Description
Down Beat Magazine – September 1981 (Vol. 48 No. 9, Earth, Wind & Fire Cover)
This September 1981 issue of Down Beat magazine features Earth, Wind & Fire on the cover, with an in-depth feature on the band’s resilience and creative direction following the disco era. Additional highlights include profiles on Patrick Williams, Clark Terry, and Billy Bang, alongside extensive record reviews, the Blindfold Test, and technical articles for musicians. A valuable piece for collectors of jazz, funk, and fusion history.
Condition:
The magazine is in good condition. The exact item pictured in this listing is the one you will receive. Please review photos for condition purposes.
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Contents include:
Features
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15 – Earth, Wind & Fire: “Facing The Facts With E, W & F” (by Steve Bloom) – The platinum-selling group discusses surviving the disco boom and recovering from the commercial stumble of their Faces LP.
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19 – Patrick Williams: “Frankly, Patrick Williams” (by Eliot Tiegel) – A candid interview with Hollywood’s leading composer on contemporary music.
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22 – Clark Terry: “Big B-A-D Brassman” (by Larry Birnbaum) – Terry leads his 18-piece band of young musicians around the globe, sharing the spirit of his St. Louis roots.
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26 – Billy Bang (by Lee Jeske) – The innovative violinist blends blues, folk, and avant-garde approaches in his evolving style.
Departments
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31 – Record Reviews: Toshiko Akiyoshi, V.S.O.P., John McNeil, Andrew Hill, Art Farmer, Gunter Hampel, Anthony Davis, Fats Waller, Dizzy Gillespie, James Newton, Louie Bellson, Elvis Costello, Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli, and more, plus a “Waxing On” feature on self-produced artists.
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53 – Blindfold Test: Vi Redd (by Leonard Feather)
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54 – Profile: Buck Hill (by Bill Shoemaker)
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56 – Caught – The Dregs (by Russell Shaw); db Happening (by Charles Doherty); Moers New Jazz Festival (by Joachim Berendt)
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59 – Pro Sessions – “Multi-Track for the Musician” (by Larry Blakely); “How To Handle Quartal Harmony” (by Dr. William L. Fowler)
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64 – Book Reviews – Stan Kenton: Artistry in Rhythm; The World of Count Basie (by John McDonough); To Bird With Love (by Lee Jeske)
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Miscellany – First Chorus, Chords and Discords, News, Pro Shop, City Jazzlines
Cover Feature: Earth, Wind & Fire
A great collectible for fans of Earth, Wind & Fire and jazz-fusion, as well as readers interested in the evolution of contemporary music in the early 1980s.