75 years of blue note records books

New york 23, ny usa contact info obsolete until ca. The first four 75th anniversary blue note vinyl reissues arrived the other day. The sidewinder is the undeniable peak of his discography. Today marks 75 years of blue note records, surely thats a good enough excuse to look through some of their wonderful lp covers blue note was founded when a german immigrant and passionate jazz fan named alfred lion produced his first recording session on january 6, 1939 in new york city.

Blue note records, one of the greatest, if not the greatest, jazz label, celebrated 75 years in 20. John fordham tells the story of blue note through a selection of its famous album covers. The history of blue note is multi faceted, and there are several books published, post 2003, that concentrate on specific aspects of key individuals and events. Uncompromising expression is the first official illustrated history of blue note records. The blue note records 75 th anniversary vinyl reissue series continues with five new titles released each month. Blue note records is an american jazz record label owned by universal music group and operated with decca records. From 1939 to 2014, the legacy of blue note records was celebrated far and wide this year. As we come to the end of the blue note records 75th anniversary. With iconic album artwork by esquire designer reid miles using photographs of the musician in session, taken by blue notes francis wolff, blue note made its name as one of the most influential labels in jazz music, later issuing records by free jazz musicians like ornette coleman and popular musicians like herbie hancock, having records. Jazz classics vol 1blue note s first records were launched in new york in march 1939 by germanjewish emigre alfred lion. Blue note in the 70s was a label struggling for its very existence, desperate to find a niche and snag some sales. My only complaint is the authors obvious bias against the 70s. The art of legendary jazz label blue note records udiscover.

Uncompromising expression is a magnificent book, beautifully designed and very much in the blue note tradition of strong, arresting graphics. All of which drove the critics and jazz purists nuts. While it is a good light reading of a particular american music scene, the book also contains abundant blue note s signature album covers, inner sleeves, session notes, photos, contact sheets and even paper stashes which is used only in japan. Listen to the jazz kid 75 years of blue note by ldbk for free. Blue note record label celebrates 75 years the denver post. New york, ny 10104 usa contact info obsolete 19571958.

Lc 03 lc 003 flagship label of blue note records, a record company from new york. The jazz kid 75 years of blue note by ldbk mixcloud. Click here to see the full list of titles blue note president don was says, two years ago, we began remastering the jewels of the blue note catalog in hidef. Limited edition features 75 of blue note s most essential albums, newly remastered from analog. Jul 23, 2018 the sidewinder is the undeniable peak of his discography. This is not presented as the best of blue note records but is a celebration of 75 years of the label. Fans of good old hard bop, or even soul jazz, were largely left out in the cold. Theres lots of great stuff in the book, its brilliant, it is a beautiful thing. Packaged in a deep blue lpsize box, this 14cd megaset is a wideangle retrospective on blue note records, from its 1939 birth to the labels most recent artists. Blue note records, one of the greatest, if not the greatest, jazz label, celebrates 75 years in 20 and as is befitting of such an event, we are celebrating with this 4 cd, budget priced, canadian exclusive boxset.

Nov 14, 2014 the worlds most famous jazz label celebrated for its striking use of design as much as for its groundbreaking recordings is 75 this year. Blue note records 1750 north vine street hollywood, ca 90028 usa blue note records 150 fifth avenue new york, ny 10011 usa ca. In saying that, it may well be the most iconic record label of all time. Originally dedicated to recording traditional jazz and small group swing, the label switched its attention to. For 75 years and counting, blue note has put the recording of innovative, authentic, uncompromising jazz above other measures of success. It is with a heavy heart that i confirm the passing of my dear friend of 45 years, the legendary soul singer and blue note recording artist, sweet pea atkinson. One of the crucial points about blue note records was that they looked.

The sec books and records rules applicable to brokerdealers, sea rules 17a3 and 17a4, specify minimum requirements with respect to the records that brokerdealers must make, how long those records and other documents relating to a brokerdealers business must be kept and in what format they may be kept. He founded blue note in 1939 with a view to releasing the very best in jazz records. Bbc radio 6 music gilles peterson, 75 years of blue note. Blue note is unquestionably the most iconic jazz label there has ever been. Seminal jazz label blue note has announced the inaugural edition of its new biannual, luxury box set subscription series. The vinyl guide blue note audiophile jazz records music matters jazz and tone poet duration. There was a story in the jazz press recently about a london cabbie who sold his stash of blue note firstpressing lps for. As we come to the end of the blue note records 75 th anniversary celebrations, we wanted to take a moment to reflect back upon this incredible year. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Duke ellington money jungle lp tone poet series gregory porter all rise. This is a sumptuous, beautiful, informative, and interesting book, published on the 75th anniversary of blue note records, for deep fans like me of the label. Established in 1939 by alfred lion and max margulis, it derived its name from the blue notes of jazz and the blues.

Culture music blue note records, jazzs motown, on celebrating 75 years in the limelight. Blue note is a label that is mostly known for its releases in the jazz genre. Among the most influential and important record labels of all time, blue note have marked their 75th anniversary this year by launching an extensive reissue campaign that aims to make 100 classic and contemporary blue note titles available on vinyl once more. January 6, 2014 january 6, 2014 marks the 75 th anniversary of blue note records, the mostrespected and longestrunning jazz label in the world, which was founded when a german immigrant and passionate jazz fan named alfred lion produced his first recording session on january 6, 1939 in new york city.

Blue note label guide the jazz record explorations into. As it concludes its 75th anniversary year, blue note finally gets the book it deserves. 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. Discover whats missing in your discography and shop for blue note records 75th anniversary vinyl initiative releases. The bonuses are myriad but begin inarguably with the accompanying booklet, filled by label cofounder francis wolffs instudio photographs, all taken during the 1950s and 1960s and. Blue note has gone on to represent the finest in jazz, tracing the entire history. By the way theres a japanese book with the complete blue note catalog. Price guide both buyers and sellers have an interested in the market price for blue note records, and though there are several services that can help, such as popsike and goldmine, there is an absence of factual analysis of the collectability of specific artists and titles. Originally dedicated to recording traditional jazz and small group swing, the label switched its attention to modern jazz around 1947. The 400page hardcover book is authored by richard havers and tells the 75 year story of the. Blue note records, jazzs motown, on celebrating 75. Margulis wrote up a mission statement that was to guide blue note through the coming decades.

Just two weeks later, lion and his friend max margulis booked time in a studio to record some of the artists at hammonds concert, and blue note records was born. The author adequately outlines the origin and evolution of the company from 1939 through 2003. The 400page hardcover book is authored by richard havers and tells the 75 year story of the label that has always represented the finest in jazz. Learn about the 75 year history of this iconic label.

When it comes to the ongoing experiment that is modern jazz, there have been few cooler laboratories than blue note records. True blue runs the whole compass of blue note artistry from thelonius monk to gregory porter, with herbie hancock, john coltrane and horace silver putting in an appearance amongst the 44 tracks and. If you like the blue note sound or just want a good collection of classic jazz sounds, this would be a good one to add to your library. They are flat, and other than the usual dimples that seem to afflict many urp records and some striation often seen on urp pressings, the sealed records were defect free. Explore releases from the blue note records 75th anniversary vinyl. A book, which is as handsome as a blue note record. They are flat, and other than the usual dimples that seem to afflict many urp records and some striation often seen on urp pressings, the sealed records were defect free and better yet, they were. There are also around forty blue note titles in the blue note catalog, examples are 4193, 4196, 4204, 4206, 4209, and many others approaching the 4250 cutoff, which had been prepared for release prior to the sale of blue note, labels and covers printed, but were pressed subsequent to the company sale to liberty. From the archives, a tribute that is worthy to the testimony that blue note is 70 years young this year 2009. Yes, blue note records went into decline after the retirement of alfred lion. Starting in 2014, blue note embarked on a 75th anniversary vinyl initiative to reissue 100 classic titles on vinyl. Blue note records has been many things over the course of its 75 years. Through the 1950s and 1960s, blue note put out dozens of records by silver, blakey, shorter, hank mobley, lee morgan, jimmy smith, cannonball adderley and others, who collectively helped define a. How they found room in a list of top 75 blue notes to include so many recent blue note records while leaving out so many classic blue note titles is still a mystery.

Blue note records is an american jazz record label owned by universal music group and operated under capitol music group. Alfred lion, the founder of blue note records, passed away on 2 february 1987, aged 78 years old. The fifth, eric dolphys out to lunch, has been delayed. Do blue notes 75th anniversary vinyl reissues honor the. Herbie hancock the prisoner lp tone poet series duke ellington money jungle lp tone poet series blue note records. Explore releases from the blue note records 75th anniversary vinyl initiative label. If one record label is synonymous with jazz of the 1950s and 1960s, its blue note, whose back catalog includes no less than miles davis, thelonious monk, and art blakeys jazz messengers. Identified by the 20xx blue note records along outer edge on right side of label and 150 5th avenue address on back cover. Blue note album cover art, by graham marsh and glyn. Jazz record center blue note records by frederick cohen bnr book hc hardback 112 pgs. The blue note anniversary jazz series at the kennedy center may 311, 2014 blue note records highlights from the past 75 years.

Various artists true blue 75 years of various amazon. Collecting blue note cds classic hard bop from the 1950s. Uncompromising expression 75 years of the finest in. See the full list of titles here, including the most recent releases from wayne shorter juju, herbie hancock speak like a child, lou donaldson lush life, bud powell the amazing bud powell, vol. Blue note records by frederick cohen cds blues books. Uncompromising expression 75 years of the finest in jazz by richard. A history of blue note records with richard havers duration. Richard haverss book about blue note records, with its details of the inspirations and. 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.

May 28, 2014 blue note records has been many things over the course of its 75 years. Mar 31, 2014 the first four 75th anniversary blue note vinyl reissues arrived the other day. Illustrated from thousands of firsthand examinations of blue note records comes this exhaustive guide to identifying the many details that determine what is and what is not an original blue note pressing. Excellent history of blue note records from its earliest years, the author mostly writes about what matters, the music. For this special anniversary, a special 4cds set compilation has been made. To close out a year of deserved blue note 75th anniversary selfcelebration, a handsome hardcover book and cd box set, available. Blue note 75th anniversary box set 75cd,flac 24bit192khz. Richard haverss book about blue note records, with its details of the inspirations and excesses of the labels major talents, amounts to a history of jazz itself gallery. May 28, 2014 75 great solos on blue note records may 28, 2014 nearly threequarters of a century old, the label remains a showcase for jazz soloing in every possible mood and temperament. Beautiful reproductions of original artwork and labels. Blue note records 75th anniversary vinyl initiative label.

Gilles played 3 hours of blue note vinyl releases to mark 75 years of the label. Legendary jazz label blue note records, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year with numerous special events, initiatives and releases. Blue note remains more than the shell of a name that. This weighty book helps to explain the mystique that continues to. February 26, 2014 announcing the blue note records 75th anniversary vinyl reissue series, an extensive initiative to release essential remastered jazz albums spanning both the classic and modern eras of the label. Nprs broadcast of the entire blue note concert at the kennedy center.