Downbeat Magazine's October 15, 1942 issue features not only a cover image of bandleader Johnny Richards, but, more famously, an extensive and early interview of the blues legend T-Bone Walker! The magazine is a fascinating primary document from the Swing Era, featuring stories, images, reviews and news on the popular music of the day. The Walker interview makes it a valuable item for researchers, while the rest offers a look into the context of Jazz's heyday.