Frank AlkyerFrank Alkyer, DownBeat's publisher. Based in Chicagoland, Alkyer has worked as a journalist for newspapers, television, and magazines, joining DownBeat in 1989 as editorial director and becoming publisher in 2003. He has overseen the cration of more than 350 issues of DownBeat, as well as the magazine's book, web, and social media presence. Read More Read Less