Description
Down Beat Magazine November 13, 1969 – Wilson Pickett, Billy Eckstine Feature
This vintage November 13, 1969 issue of Down Beat Magazine features soul legend Wilson Pickett in a performance spotlight and a Blindfold Test with Billy Eckstine. Also highlighted are features on Mel Tormé, Anita O’Day, Jimmy Rushing, and Patti Allen, along with in-depth workshops on rock-jazz drum patterns and the evolution of electronic music. A must-have for collectors of classic jazz, soul, and 1960s music journalism. The magazine is in good condition. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the same one you will receive. Please check photos for condition details.
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Table of Contents
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4 The First Chorus … by Charles Suber
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8 Chords and Discords
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11 News
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12 Rock’s In My Head … by Alan Heineman
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12 Strictly Ad Lib
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14 The Good Old Brand New, Multitalented Mel Tormé … interview by Leonard Feather
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16 Dawn of a New O’Day … Anita O’Day looks to the future, by Alan Surpin
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17 Jimmy Rushing: A Sturdy Branch of the Learning Tree … by Chris Albertson
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18 Introducing Patti Allen: Don Ellis’ New Vocalist … by Harvey Siders
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19 Record Reviews
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25 Blindfold Test: Billy Eckstine
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26 Caught in the Act: Wilson Pickett • Joe Turner/Charles Kynard/Leo Blevins • Clark Terry • Baby Laurence/Eddie Phyfe
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30 Music Workshop: Rock-Jazz Drum Patterns … by Ed Shaugnessy • The Evolution of Electronic Music … by Chuck Lishon • Jazz on Campus
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34 Sittin’ In … by Art Hodes
Cover Photos: Wilson Pickett (Valerie Wilmer), Anita O’Day (Jim Marshall), Mel Tormé