Description
Down Beat Magazine – May 1992 (Steve Lacy’s Relentless Intensity)
This May 1992 issue of Down Beat magazine features a cover story on expatriate soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy, exploring his uncompromising artistry and enduring influence. Also inside are interviews and features with Keith Jarrett, Dave Grusin, Courtney Pine, The Tonight Show Band, and Franz Koglmann, along with extensive record and CD reviews, the Blindfold Test, performance coverage, and pro session analysis.
Condition:
The magazine is in good condition. The exact item pictured in this listing is the one you will receive. Please check all photos for condition purposes.
Shipping & Packaging:
We do offer combined shipping upon request. All items are carefully packaged and come with a protective plastic covering.
Contents include:
Features
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16 – Steve Lacy: “Relentless Intensity” (by Bill Shoemaker) – A deep look at Lacy’s career, recordings, and singular presence in the jazz world. Cover photograph by Lauren Deutsch.
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19 – Keith Jarrett & Dave Grusin: “Maintaining Standards” (by Becca Pulliam) – A discussion between Jarrett and Grusin on the evolution of standards.
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24 – Courtney Pine: “Ska’s The Limit” (by Fred Bouchard) – The British saxophonist reflects on global influences and contradictions in his music.
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26 – The Tonight Show Band: “Good Night, Doc” (by John McDonough) – A tribute to Doc Severinsen and the closing of the Carson-era broadcast orchestra.
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30 – Franz Koglmann: “Meister of Melancholy” (by John Corbett) – Exploring the Austrian flugelhornist’s blend of melancholy and jazz tradition.
Departments
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6 – On the Beat (by John Ephland)
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8 – Chords & Discords
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10 – News
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13 – Riffs
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34 – Record & CD Reviews: Featuring Howard Shore/Ornette Coleman, Don Byron, Ralph Peterson, Artie Shaw, Manhattan Jazz Quintet, Cecil Taylor, Albert Ayler, Grateful Dead, Duke Ellington, John Zorn, Astor Piazzolla, Dino Saluzzi, John Hicks, Sun Ra, Jimmy Giuffre 3, Steve Swallow, and more.
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59 – Blindfold Test: Joanne Brackeen (by Larry Birnbaum)
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61 – Caught – James P. Johnson Jubilee (by Kevin Whitehead); Roscoe Mitchell & The Note Factory (by John Corbett); Travelin’ Light (by Larry Birnbaum)
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66 – Pro Session – “Joe Lovano’s Solo on Emperor Jones” (tenor saxophone transcription, by Trent Kynaston)
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68 – Archives: Tony Williams Lifetime
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70 – Bytes/Auditions – Young musicians deserving recognition
A highly collectible issue spotlighting Steve Lacy and filled with essential coverage of early 1990s jazz, perfect for collectors, musicians, and fans of modern jazz history.