Latest News: Jazz, Blue Note (label)
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Recording of the Week,
Joel Ross - nublues 23rd February 2024On his exceptional fourth album for Blue Note, the vibraphonist explores the ins-and-outs of the blues with the help of a fresh mindset and an equally reflective band.
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Presto Playlist,
Bluer Than...: Vocal Jazz from the Blue Note Vaults 15th November 2023This mix charts the evolution of singers on the esteemed label, from early featured vocalists including Sheila Jordan to the hit Horace Silver-classic, 'Señor Blues', before expanding into the broader appeal of jazz-funk from the likes of Marlena Shaw and the timeless cats of today.
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Recording of the Week,
Erik Truffaz - Clap! 10th November 2023The Swiss-French trumpeter applies a fresh reel of film for the second part of his cinematic Blue Note odyssey.
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Recording of the Week,
Joshua Redman - where are we 22nd September 2023For his latest album, the American saxman seeks to refine our understanding of our own place and surroundings in a compelling thematic journey across the United States.
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Recording of the Week,
Johnathan Blake - Passage 18th August 2023The established drummer's second solo foray on Blue Note is absolutely brimming with subdued emotion and charm, as he and his fortified quintet serve a life-affirming tribute to his late father.
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Recording of the Week,
Kendrick Scott, 'Corridors' 10th March 2023The American drummer and composer scales his band back to a trio - featuring Walter Smith III and Reuben Rogers - on a set of groovy originals on his latest studio album.
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Recording of the Week,
Joe Chambers, 'Dance Kobina' 10th February 2023The American drummer, vibraphonist and composer finds familiarities between jazz and the music of Latin America & Africa on his latest Blue Note album, and third as bandleader.
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Recording of the Week,
Blue Note Records, 'Blue Note Re:imagined II' 30th September 2022The second volume of Blue Note Re:imagined again sees the best up-and-coming jazz, soul and R&B artists from the UK let loose into the Blue Note vaults, with brilliant results.
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Recording of the Week,
Julian Lage, 'View With a Room' 23rd September 2022Julian Lage returns with another trio record, following up 2021's Squint, featuring David King and Jorge Roeder with contributions from Bill Frisell. A diverse set of excellent original tunes make View With a Room a consistently enjoyable and refreshing release.
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Recording of the Week,
DOMi & JD BECK- NOT TiGHT 19th August 2022From teenage YouTube sensations to pukka Blue Note artists in just a few years, DOMi & JD BECK's debut album NOT TiGHT is a riot of live breakbeats and dazzling keyboards, with some starry guest artists joining in the fun.
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Recording of the Week,
Ronnie Foster, 'Reboot' 22nd July 2022Reboot finds Ronnie Foster returning to Blue Note with an irresistable set of originals (and one cover), for his first album in 36 years.
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Recording of the Week,
Charles Lloyd, 'Trios: Chapel' 1st July 2022The first in Charles Lloyd's 'trio of trios' series sees him teaming up with the indominable duo of Bill Frisell and Thomas Morgan.
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Recording of the Week,
Melissa Aldana, '12 Stars' 18th March 2022Melissa Aldana's Blue Note debut acts as a new beginning for the Santiago-born saxophonist, exploring ideas of family and self-acceptance.
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Recording of the Week,
Immanuel Wilkins, 'The 7th Hand' 4th February 2022Immanuel Wilkins follows up his celebrated debut Omega with an equally ambitious project, exploring spiritual and free jazz sounds in pursuit of what the saxophonist calls 'vesselhood'.
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Recording of the Week,
Johnathan Blake, 'Homeward Bound' 17th December 2021The American drummer debuts his new 'Pentad' quintet, featuring young rising stars Joel Ross and Immanuel Wilkins, on a set of inspired originals.
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Recording of the Week,
Bill Charlap Trio, 'Street of Dreams' 10th December 2021Bill Charlap and his long-standing trio swing their way through a selection of American Songbook tunes, including charts from Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck, and Kenny Burrell. Unmissable for fans of straight-ahead piano trio jazz.
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Recording of the Week,
Makaya McCraven, 'Deciphering the Message' 3rd December 2021Drummer and bandleader Makaya McCraven creatively samples recordings from Blue Note's vast catalogue, combining recordings by Horace Silver, Wayne Shorter and more with contributions from contemporary artists.
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Classic Recordings,
The Music of Donald Byrd 13th September 2021We delve into the vast catalogue of the prolific trumpeter, picking out some of our favourites from his early bebop beginnings with the Jazz Messengers to later jazz-funk experiments.
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Classic Recordings,
Sonny Clark - Cool Struttin' 12th July 2021One of the many products of an incredibly fruitful period for Sonny Clark, Cool Struttin' is one of the best works from the pianist whose life was sadly cut short.
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Recording of the Week,
Julian Lage - Squint 11th June 2021The maestro of modern jazz guitar makes his Blue Note debut with a selection of Americana-infused originals.