Starting in 2014, blue note embarked on a 75th anniversary vinyl initiative to reissue 100 classic titles on vinyl. 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. All the various blue note addresses captured exactly as they appear on the back covers of blue note records up to 1966 note the incorporation of blue note records in the second half of 1959, adding inc. Yes, blue note records went into decline after the retirement of alfred lion. Established in 1939 by alfred lion and max margulis, it derived its name from the blue notes of jazz and the blues.
Blue note records celebrates 70 years of jazz from before bebop to the present day, some of the best jazz albums of all time have been issued by. Sophie huber, how does a swiss woman from bern get to make a film about the renowned american blue notejazz label. Lc 03 lc 003 flagship label of blue note records, a record company from new york. Jazz record center blue note records by frederick cohen bnr book sc spiral bound softcover 112 pgs. Reid miles july 4, 1927 february 2, 1993 was an american graphic designer and photographer best known for his work for blue note records in the 1950s and 1960s. There is no doubt that the cover art produced by blue note records in the 50s and 60s is an example of iconic graphic design. 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. Reid miles july 4, 1927 february 2, 1993 was an american graphic designer and photographer best known for his work for blue note records in the 1950s. Blue note records founded january 6, 1939, new york. Erp findings of note include reduced p3 amplitude to infrequent. Identified by the 20xx blue note records along outer edge on right side of label and 150 5th avenue address on back cover. 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. The roster of greats who cut indelible sides for the label include miles davis, art blakey.
This book filled that gap very well, going into nice detail about the earlier recording. Seminal jazz label blue note has announced the inaugural edition of its new biannual, luxury box set subscription series. The complete blue note albums compiles tracks jazz trumpeter miles davis recorded for blue note records during the 50s. 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. For me, the latest person whose name caused me to happily hit the dirt is reid miles, an amazing modernist designer who designed over 500 lp covers for blue note records through the 1950s and 60s. Richard haverss book about blue note records, with its details of the. Herbie hancock the prisoner lp tone poet series duke ellington money jungle lp tone poet series blue note records. Media in category blue note records the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total.
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. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Blue note records was founded in new york by germanborn record executive alfred lion in 1939. This is the discography of blue note records, the american jazz record label. My knowledge of blue note in the 50s and 60s is pretty good but prior to that time it is pretty shaky. Duke ellington money jungle lp tone poet series gregory porter all rise.
Beautiful reproductions of original artwork and labels. Blue note records was known for their selection of artists, whom they treated with a surprising amount of respect, rather. The biography chronicles the life of the most famous and influential jazz label of them all. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Jazz record center blue note records by frederick cohen bnr book hc hardback 112 pgs. When the german jewish refugees alfred lion and francis wolff started blue note in. Blue note label guide the jazz record explorations. Excellent history of blue note records from its earliest years, the author mostly writes about what matters, the music. Shop official blue note records merch, vinyl records, shirts and more. Blue note remains one of the most influential jazz labels of all time, and its cover art is a virtual timecapsule of cool. Blue note is a label that is mostly known for its releases in the jazz genre.
From the archives, a tribute that is worthy to the testimony that blue note is 70 years young this year 2009. The art of legendary jazz label blue note records udiscover. J, to record the occurrence of dsm ivdefined panic symptoms over the following. Blue note brand, trademark, band name or organization name refers to multiple entities official website. Blue note records is an american jazz record label owned by universal music group and operated under capitol music group. The story of the fabled jazz label blue note records, with studio photos and ephemera. In 1951, when blue note began releasing 10 records, hermansaderwho later hired mileswas one of their first designers. It mustnt be understated just how important this milestone is for jazz and for the greater good of music as a whole. Here, instead, we get recordings that were initially released as 10 lps titled.
In this landmark book, jazz writer cook coauthor of the penguin guide to. My only complaint is the authors obvious bias against the 70s. Beyond the notes explores the unique vision behind the iconic jazz record label. Blue note records by frederick cohen cds blues books. In saying that, it may well be the most iconic record label of all time.
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. Album cover art gathers nearly 400 of the legendary covers, spanning the 40s. Blue note bnla459h2 andrew hill one for one 1975 mosaic mr10161, md7161 the complete blue note andrew hill sessions 196366 1995 blue note 0946 3 58297 2 3 andrew hill pax 2006. Our selection of favorite tracks from the blue note vaults, updated monthly so. 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. Originally dedicated to recording traditional jazz and small group swing, the label switched its attention to modern jazz around 1947. Lots has been written about blue note records and its seminal importance to the jazz scene. Kenny burrell, miles davis, thelonious monk, bud powell, sonny rollins and horace silver. 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.
Miles davis, thelonious monk, bud powell, sonny rollins and horace silver. Reid miles, was twentyeight years old when he began working on the designs for blue notes long playing records. These are recordings made after davis left prestige, but not including the 19491950 sessions later released as the classic 1957 album birth of the cool. Reid miles was born in chicago, illinois, on july 4, 1927 but, following the stock market crash and the separation of his parents. A blue note records book, a beautifully illustrated history of the label, entitled uncompromising expression will be published in november. Beyond the notes will play in the following us cities in july and august. The story of blue note spans over eight decades and includes about a thousand records.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. There have been a number of coffee table books produced featuring blue note cover art and elements of the style have been copied in countless cover and poster designs throughout the years and right up until the modern day. Smaller in trim size, greatly expanded in content, this compendium of chronicles classic blue note books 50,000 copies sold is now an appealingly chunky paperback. Most of the records were studio recordings produced by alfred lion or francis wolff. The two main series were 1500, which ran from 1955 to 1958, and 4000, which ran c. Blue note records 75th anniversary special limited edition.
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