Starting in 2014, blue note embarked on a 75th anniversary vinyl initiative to reissue 100 classic titles on vinyl. Eschewing tales of boardroom politics and pages of record. Blue note records 1750 north vine street hollywood, ca 90028 usa blue. Yes, blue note records went into decline after the retirement of alfred lion. This reference book, by noted discographer michel ruppli and blue note producer michael cuscuna, expands upon the previous edition and includes comprehensive documentation of personnel, recording locations and dates, and master and issue numbers for every recording made or issued by the.
Beyond the notes will play in the following us cities in july and august. Originally a saxophonist, coleman shredded the jazz rule book in 1959. Blue note label guide the jazz record explorations. The blue note label is one of the most widely known and respected producers of jazz music in the world.
Founded by alfred lion and max margulis in 1939, the label focused on jazz and built an important catalogue of traditional jazz and swing recordings through the 1940s. Identified by the 20xx blue note records along outer edge on right side of label and 150 5th avenue address on back cover. There really isnt such a thing as an underrated blue note albumto many fans, particularly the casual one, blue note is the alpha and omega of jazz. A reissue of the 48 herbie nichols recordings formerly out on the limitededition fivelp mosaic box set, this threecd package from 1997 has the pianistcomposers greatest work. As an independent collector with no editor or advertisers to please, i can offer. Blue note is a label that is mostly known for its releases in the jazz genre. He was joined during the second set by organist booker t. A blue note records book, a beautifully illustrated history of the label, entitled uncompromising expression will be published in november. The sidewinder is the undeniable peak of his discography. In blue note records, the biography, author richard. Jul 23, 2018 the sidewinder is the undeniable peak of his discography. Blue note label guide the jazz record explorations into. Since 1968, so many japanese pressings of blue note titles had been released in japan by toshiba musical industries, king records and toshiba emi.
This is the discography for american jazz musician grant green. The vital task of record pressing moved overnight from plastylite nj, who had pressed all blue notes to date. We buy blue note cds, bluenote records, as well as titles from hundreds of other jazz labels. The label was responsible for some of the worlds finest jazz releases, boosting a roster that included greats fats navarro, bud powell, thelonious monk, sonny rollins among others. A chronological list of blue note japan releases microgroove. Lots has been written about blue note records and its seminal importance to the jazz scene. Duke ellington money jungle lp tone poet series gregory porter all rise. Blue note was sold to liberty records in the mid 60s, and as a result the label decided to go in a more commercial direction. Although his originals were often quite orchestral in.
Side b label has blue note records 47 west 63rd nycsame as your no 3 blue note labels cheat sheet. The two main series were 1500, which ran from 1955 to 1958, and 4000, which ran c. Blue note is an iconic jazz label, so weve put together a list of its greatest albums. Because of the importance of blue note in the history of jazz, this meticulously prepared book.
New york 23, ny usa contact info obsolete until ca. Kindred spirits live at the libero was cut at the 150yearold libero theater in santa barbara on march 15 his actual birthday. Classic records has recently announced a vinyl reissue program encompassing at least 25 mono blue notes from the early 50s, complete with original cover art, going so far as refurbishing a mono cutting head to master each title and issuing some as 10. Blue note records is an american jazz record label owned by universal music group and operated under capitol music group. Saxophonist and composer charles lloyd celebrated his 80th birthday in 2018. It mustnt be understated just how important this milestone is for jazz and for the greater good of music as a whole. Herberts version of caravan or 4heros version of wont you open up your senses. The finest in jazz since 1939 01 by richard havers isbn.
Those would cost big, big bucks to collect, but heres some good news for vinyl lovers. My knowledge of blue note in the 50s and 60s is pretty good but prior to that time it is pretty shaky. A revelatory, thrilling and emotional journey behind the scenes of blue note records, the pioneering label that gave voice to some of the finest jazz artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. His wife and manager dorothy darr decided to commemorate it with a series of shows that would, in and of themselves, be remarkable celebrations. In fact, im listening to green street by grant green as i type this. All of which drove the critics and jazz purists nuts. May 1966 sold to liberty usa 339 uk 31 france 21 netherlands 17 japan 7 sweden 4 australia 2 canada 1 germany 1. Most of the records were studio recordings produced by alfred lion or francis wolff.
Some album numbers and all unissued album information is from the blue note label discography by michel ruppli. But when alfred lion started the label in 1939, recording boogie. Collecting blue note cds classic hard bop from the 1950s. Our selection of favorite tracks from the blue note vaults, updated monthly so. Blue note label discography document both sides now.
Blue note records founded january 6, 1939, new york. Anyone who knows me knows i am a sucker for albums from the classic era of blue note records. The blue note revisited compilation is one of my favorite remix records ever, coming up with amazingly fresh yet carefully crafted versions of blue note classics by a new generation of artists like j dilla, kenny dope, spinna, osunlade or madlib. New york, ny 10104 usa contact info obsolete 19571958. One of jazzs first significant saxophone soloists, new orleansborn bechet was 42 when he recorded for blue note in 1939, the labels inaugural. Stream a 144hour discography of classic jazz recordings from. Selling blue note jazz records, cds and dvds is easy. The full show was released as an expensive, limitededition package that included three lps, two compact discs, and a dvd of the entire performance, along with a whopping 96page hardcover book and a pair of photo prints. Herbie hancock the prisoner lp tone poet series duke ellington money jungle lp tone poet series blue note records.
Blue note records has announced the continuation of the acclaimed tone poet audiophile vinyl reissue series in 2020. Blue note label discography usa page 5 45cat records. Discover whats missing in your discography and shop for blue note releases. This book filled that gap very well, going into nice detail about the earlier recording sessions and how blue note slowly moved away from new orleans. Shop exclusive music and apparel from the official blue note records store. Label hdtracks the worlds greatestsounding music downloads. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A history of blue note records in 15 albums the new york times. Blue note records 1750 north vine street hollywood, ca 90028 usa blue note records 150 fifth avenue new york, ny 10011 usa ca. Part of what makes that fertile period think late 50s to the early 70s, primarily so compelling was the wonderful design of so many of the album covers. The blue note label discography was compiled using our record collections, schwann catalogs from 1949 to 1982, a phonolog from 1963. Through rare archival footage, current recording sessions and conversations with blue note artists, the film reveals a powerful mission and illuminates the vital connections between jazz and hip hop. Established in 1939 by alfred lion and max margulis, it derived its name from the blue notes of jazz and the blues. During its heyday, the 1950s and 1960s, the photography and graphic art of reid miles created a series of iconic album covers, often.
Blue note in the 70s was a label struggling for its very existence, desperate to find a niche and snag some sales. Jul 22, 2014 the blue note revisited compilation is one of my favorite remix records ever, coming up with amazingly fresh yet carefully crafted versions of blue note classics by a new generation of artists like j dilla, kenny dope, spinna, osunlade or madlib. The sale of blue note to the giant liberty records in mid1966 marked the end of an era. A complete discography of all recordings made or issued on the blue note label from 1939 through 1999. Jul 20, 2003 blue note, the uniquely american jazz label, was formed by german immigrants who loved the music form and wanted to tell the world about it. In this landmark book, jazz writer cook coauthor of the penguin guide to jazz on cd presents a history of the label, from its 1939 start producing hot jazz and swing records to its current projects, which include releasing norah joness topselling 2002 record, come away with me. Come behind the scenes with us here see more ideas about jazz, album covers and blue note jazz. Blue note records was founded in new york by germanborn record executive alfred lion in 1939. Blue note is unquestionably the most iconic jazz label there has ever been. Beautiful reproductions of original artwork and labels.
A collectors perspective last updated may 24, 2019 the history of blue note records from a record collectors perspective, supplemented with commentary regarding audio quality, a topic on which wiki editors and music journalists alike appear entirely oblivious. Liberty records 196669, united artists records 196979 founded by. The complete blue note recordings herbie nichols songs. Originally dedicated to recording traditional jazz and small group swing, the label switched its attention to modern jazz around 1947. Uncompromising expression is a magnificent book, beautifully designed and very much in the blue note tradition of strong, arresting graphics. Most of the records were studio recordings produced by alfred lion or francis. Some track information is from the blue note discography project of. Created by junior bonner, the blue notes records discography. Blue note, the uniquely american jazz label, was formed by german immigrants who loved the music form and wanted to tell the world about it. Fans of good old hard bop, or even soul jazz, were largely left out in the cold. Launched in 2019 in honor of the labels 80th anniversary, the tone poet series is produced by joe harley and features allanalog, 180g audiophile vinyl. But he only spends half a chapter on the decade and writes dismissively of some of my favorite late60s early 70s records by bobby hutcherson, donald byrd, wayne shorter and eddie henderson. Also, the following links list some of the jazz musicians, jazz record labels and formats that we are especially interested in buying and selling.
Nov 05, 2015 blue note was sold to liberty records in the mid 60s, and as a result the label decided to go in a more commercial direction. The book weighs almost as much as one of the large volumes of the oxford dictionary of english and is way more fun to read. Emi group 19792006, blue note label group 2006present sublabel of. Beyond the notes explores the unique vision behind the iconic jazz record label. This is the discography of blue note records, the american jazz record label. Flagship label of blue note records, a record company from new york.
Launched in 2019 in honor of the labels 80th anniversary, the tone poet series is produced by joe harley and features allanalog, 180g audiophile vinyl reissues that are mastered from the original. The most underrated would be ones released after 1967, or when they were bought out by imperial. We have tried to swerve the obvious tunes that tend to get dropped on comps like the bestest blue note album in the whole wide world since the beginning of time ever. Many artists like lou donaldson and donald byrd embraced this with open arms, organists like reuben wilson and big john patton were churning out high quality soul jazz throughout the late 60s. Same as your no 1 blue note labels cheat sheet on the runoff it has rvg etched, ear and etched 9m. From the archives, a tribute that is worthy to the testimony that blue note is 70 years young this year 2009.
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