Ntrue blue 75 years of blue note records books

Blue note is an iconic jazz label, so weve put together a list of its greatest. But as the 1900s ended and the 2000s made their entrance, blue note found new life. 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. 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. Blue note records is an american jazz record label owned by universal music group and operated under capitol music group.

Blue note records has been many things over the course of its 75 years. 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. Uncompromising expression is a magnificent book, beautifully designed and very much in the blue note tradition of strong, arresting graphics. 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. The labels stars from the early years form a true whos who. Most of the records were studio recordings produced by alfred lion or francis wolff. Blue note has gone on to represent the finest in jazz, tracing the entire history.

The author adequately outlines the origin and evolution of the company from 1939 through 2003. Theres lots of great stuff in the book, its brilliant, it is a beautiful thing. The search for the new keeps blue note records current and true to lions principle. This is not presented as the best of blue note records but is a celebration of 75 years of the label. Indeed, blue note has done something unique for a record label. Blue note records 75th anniversary vinyl initiative label. Margulis wrote up a mission statement that was to guide blue note through the coming decades. Various artists true blue 75 years of various amazon.

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. But when alfred lion started the label in 1939, recording boogie woogie. Yes, blue note records went into decline after the retirement of alfred lion. The 400page hardcover book is authored by richard havers and tells the 75 year story of the. Blue note records holds a special place in the hearts of jazz fans.

Books have been written about blue note s music and its album covers, which are still studied by graphic designers. Sporting such features as blue note records, one of the greatest, if not the greatest, jazz label, celebrated 75 years in 20. Blue note records 75 th anniversary special limited edition box set by michael wechsberg. Blue note label guide the jazz record explorations. Established in 1939 by alfred lion and max margulis, it derived its name from the blue notes of jazz and the blues.

True blue 75 years of blue note records i dont see how you can go wrong with this collection which presents a fine assortment of blue note tracks in a 4 disc package. Beautiful reproductions of original artwork and labels. Explore releases from the blue note records 75th anniversary vinyl initiative label. This list of 50 albums is a mere fraction of the lps that blue note has put over the years. Seminal jazz label blue note has announced the inaugural edition of its new biannual, luxury box set subscription series. The story of the fabled jazz label blue note records, with studio photos and. Keith jarrett marks 75th birthday with unreleased version of answer me. Originally dedicated to recording traditional jazz and small group swing, the label switched its attention to modern jazz around 1947. The story of the fabled jazz label blue note records, with studio photos and ephemera. Starting in 2014, blue note embarked on a 75th anniversary vinyl initiative to reissue 100 classic titles on vinyl. Explore releases from the blue note records 75th anniversary vinyl. Since its founding in 1939, the label has recorded many of the most important names in jazz a list limited just to saxophonists would include ornette coleman, john coltrane, dexter gordon, joe henderson, joe lovano, jackie mclean, sonny rollins and wayne shorter and chronicled the development of influential. On november 4, blue note ume will release a new labelspanning 5cd, 75 track blue note singles box set as a companion piece to a new hardcover book, both titled blue note.

When it comes to the ongoing experiment that is modern jazz, there have been few cooler laboratories than blue note records. Discover whats missing in your discography and shop for blue note records 75th anniversary vinyl initiative releases. The label will also be honored with a grammy museum exhibition, book releases, and. Blue note records, jazzs motown, on celebrating 75 years in the. A book, which is as handsome as a blue note record. Computing services book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Limited edition features 75 of blue note s most essential albums, newly remastered from analog to the hires mqs digital format. Occasional reissues from its catalog gave way to random recordings in the mid1980s. Blue note has gone on to represent the finest in jazz, tracing the entire history of the. For this special anniversary, a special 4cds set compilation has been made. Celebrating 75 years of the jazz label, blue note, it is packed with fine photographs and intelligent text. Blue note 75th anniversary box set 75cd,flac 24bit192khz.

Blue note records, one of the greatest, if not the greatest, jazz label, celebrated 75 years in 20. Blue note records 75th anniversary celebrations continue. It will probably appeal to people who know the story of blue note but for those who dont. Excellent history of blue note records from its earliest years, the author mostly writes about what matters, the music. January 6, 2014 marks the 75th anniversary of blue note records, the. Blue note is unquestionably the most iconic jazz label there has ever been. Blue note records has released over 1,000 albums during its 80year lifetime. In saying that, it may well be the most iconic record label of all time. 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. This is the discography of blue note records, the american jazz record label. 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. The worlds most famous jazz label celebrated for its striking use of design as much as for its groundbreaking recordings is 75 this year.

My only complaint is the authors obvious bias against the 70s. Its anniversary celebrations are therefore stretching through 2014, with november alone seeing the release of a lavishly illustrated book. Blue note records is an american jazz record label owned by universal music group and. True blue runs the whole compass of blue note artistry. Identified by the 20xx blue note records along outer edge on right side of label and 150 5th avenue address on back cover. For 75 years and counting, blue note has put the recording of. The two main series were 1500, which ran from 1955 to 1958, and 4000, which ran c. On the 75th anniversary of blue noteand through the use of narrative, rare photos of. Blue note audioquality graphic my current assessment of audio quality based on around 600 pressings of blue note recordings, of which around 250 are original pre1966 issues, and around 20 modern audiophile issues, and everything else in between. As it concludes its 75th anniversary year, blue note finally gets the book it deserves. I had the distinct pleasure of attending a press briefing the other night to announce the release of a special limited edition box set of recordings to honor the 75 th anniversary of blue note records. 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. Richard haverss book about blue note records, with its details of the inspirations and.

Our selection of favorite tracks from the blue note vaults, updated monthly so. In addition to new releases from jason moran, otis brown iii, ryan adams, and kandace springs coming out this autumn as well as the continuation of our vinyl reissue series the label will also be honored with the release of the book blue note. 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. Alfred lion, a german jew with a love of jazz flees germany and settles in the states. Blue note records changed ownership several times in the years that followed, and the label began a slow fade. The core of the tracks are 50s60s but there are more recent tunes as well. True blue runs the whole compass of blue note artistry from thelonius monk to gregory porter, with herbie hancock, john. This is especially true of the outofprint stuff, such as much of the swingtet.