An artist undergoes many stages in his personal and creative development. Typically this can range from a period of youthful experimentation, a mid-period where he hit his professional peak, followed ...

Thelonious Monk: 'Round Midnight: The Complete Blue Note Recordings (2CD; digital) Monk's first recordings in the late 1940s were for Blue Note Records, and they signaled a new kind of Blue Note, as ...

Blue Note: RD 112 (35812 2--35815 2); also on label: CDP 7243 8 35811 2 2. "This compilation of recordings is part of America's Jazz Heritage: a Partnership of the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund ...

Blue Note Records received the President's Merit Award from the Recording Academy on Tuesday night, in recognition of the jazz label's 70th anniversary. By Ann Donahue Blue Note Records received the ...

The Blue Note Quintet—an all-star collective comprised of Blue Note recording artists pianist and musical director Gerald Clayton, alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, vibraphonist Joel Ross, and ...

Clark recorded nine sessions with the prestigious Blue Note label between 1957 and '61. A new set featuring his work as band leader for the label showcases his crisp, tuneful creativity. This is FRESH ...

A great record label is about more than music. Yes, it’s about the quality of that music, the character of that music, the sound of that music. Yet it’s also about things beyond what’s heard. A great ...

Grammy-winning saxophonist Joe Lovano reflects on the sounds, mentors, and moments that shaped his life in jazz. He shares memories from New York, lessons from playing near legends, his creative ...

This year marks the eighty-fifth anniversary of legendary record label Blue Note, which, over the years, has been home for some of the greatest jazz artists. Dexter Gordon, Cannonball Adderley, Sonny ...

Blues/rock powerhouse Gov't Mule has signed to Blue Note Records and will release Shout!, the group's first studio album in four years, on Sept. 24. By Ray Waddell Blues/rock powerhouse Gov’t Mule has ...