DownBeat’s 2017 Guide to Holiday Giving

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Pianist/vocalist Champian Fulton has new holiday album, Christmas With Champian.

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DownBeat has something for everyone on your shopping list. Our annual Holiday Gift Guide is filled with books, collectible box sets, holiday albums, vinyl releases, instruments, gear and more.

Our Yuletide Music Roundup is an expanded version of the holiday music reviews from the Gift Guide, with exclusive reviews of new albums.

Plus, DownBeat makes the perfect gift for anyone interested in jazz. We’ve got great deals on subscriptions, whether you want to read DownBeat in print, on your tablet or online. DB

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