FAQs – Rewrite

Frequently Asked Questions – DownBeat magazine

1. What is DownBeat?

DownBeat is the nation’s oldest publication covering jazz, blues and improvized music, published since 1934. It’s mission has been, and remains, to serve as the book of record for the jazz world.

2. What is included on the DownBeat web site that is not included in the printed magazine?

DownBeat online has specially selected content from the magazine. The web site is designed to supplement the magazine with more in-depth content in certain areas, including reviews of rare recordings and opportunities to learn more about historical aspects of jazz. There are opportunities for interacting with reviewers and writers online, as well as more in-depth information about new musical gear and products. Only some advertising appears in both the magazine and the web site.

3. Does DownBeat cover any other types of music besides mainstream jazz?

DownBeat’s nameplate moniker, “Jazz, Blues & Beyond,” means that any music using blue notes, of a blues origin, and involving improvisation is part of DownBeat’s DNA. Therefore blues, jazz, blues-rock, jazz-rock and other fusion music involving those elements is covered.

4. Suppose I’m looking for a rare recording, can DownBeat help me locate it?

First, look for links in our review section. If information about a recording is not there, please contact our contributing editor, Randy Burton, at harcourtguitar@yahoo.com.

5. If I’m looking for information about an advertiser in the magazine, will there be links on the web site to those advertisers?

All advertisers in the magazine and all online advertisers will include links to their web sites.

6. If I am a performer or student of jazz, how will DownBeat online help me?

Because of the interactive nature of instruction, DownBeat will include all master class content from the magazine on the web site, and email addresses for writers will be included.

7. How do I contribute a review of something I’ve discovered or created. Is that possible?

All product review proposals should be sent to xxx@downbeat.com

8. If I have an issue with a record or DVD review, can I publish my comments on your web site? If so, how?

Letters will be published on the web site. Send them to: lettersxxx@downbeat.com. Specific questions about reviews can also be emailed to the reviewer. Reviewers will also forward comments to the letters column editor for possible inclusion on the web site.

9. What are other ways, as a reader, that I can contribute and interact with DownBeat?

There are 4 ways to contribute:

1) Write a letter to the editor.
2) Submit a comment to a reviewer.
3) Submit a proposal for a product review.
4) Write a letter to editorxxx@downbeat.com for any proposal to contribute an article or review.

Still have questions? Contact contributing editor Randy Burton at harcourtguitar@yahoo.com.

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