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The DownBeat Archives

For 74 years, DownBeat has served as the book of record for the jazz world. Following are some articles from our archives.

Artie: 'Should Be Greatest Dance Combo Ever Assembled'
Published 9/1/1941

Pres: One Of Jazzdom's Greats Reminisces, Evaluates And Chats
Published 3/7/1956

The Mind Of A Revolutionary: Charlie Haden's Bass Influences (Web bonus material from the February 2008 issue)
Published 1/1/2008


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