Podcasts about Blue Note Records

BLUE NOTE 80 ! Eighty Minutes of 45s - recorded on the 80th Anniversary of Blue Note Records - 6th January 2019

 01) Filthy McNasty PT 1 - HORACE SILVER QUINTET (45-1817) 02) Camp Meetin' - DON WILKERSON (45 - 1864) 03) Tokyo Blues PT 1 - HORACE SILVER QUINTET (45-1871) 04) Gravy Train PT 1 - LOU DONALDSON (45-1830)
 05) Back To The Tropics - CHARLIE ROUSE (45-1881)
 06) The Silver Meter PT 1 - ‘BIG' JOHN PATTON (45-1888) 07) Googa Mooga - FREDDIE ROACH (45-1890)
 08) Cristo Redentor - DONALD BYRD (45-1907) 09) Brother Isaac - DONALD BYRD (45-1916)
 10) The Rumproller PT 1 - LEE MORGAN (45-1918)
 11) Fat Judy PT 1 - ‘BIG' JOHN PATTON (45-1920)
12) Amanda - ‘BIG' JOHN PATTON (45-1926) 13) You Gotta Take A Little Love - HORACE SILVER (45-1946)
 14) Who's Making Love - LOU DONALDSON (45-1949) 15) Sittin' Duck - THE THREE SOUNDS (45-1950)
 16) Down Home Style - BROTHER JACK McDUFF (45-1953)
 17) Move Your Hand PT1 - LONNIE SMITH (45-1955)
 18) Everything I Do Gonh Be Funky - LOU DONALDSON (45-1956)
 19) Hunk O' Funk - BROTHER JACK McDUFF (45-1958)
 20) Jump Back - CANDIDO (45-1959) 21) Orange Peel - RUEBEN WILSON (45-1961) 22) Sookie, Sookie - GRANT GREEN (45-1965) 23) Black Pearl - JIMMY McGRIFF (45-1968)
 24) Ummh - PTS 1 & 2 - BOBBY HUTCHERSON (45-1966)   SKIT - into Prestige 45 session 01) Fat Man (45-324) by MONTEGO JOE 02) Soul Shoutin' (45-328) by SHIRLEY SCOTT & STANLEY TURRENTINE 03) Collard Greens (45-356) by FREDDIE McCOY 04) Gettin' It Togetha' (45-366) by BOBBY TIMMONS 05) Satisfaction (45-379) by DON PATTERSON 06) Corn Flakes (45-396) by STAN HUNTER & SONNY FORTUNE 07) Raunchy Rita (45-397) by FRANK FOSTER 08) Living Soul (45- 427) by "GROOVE" HOLMES 09) What A Piece (45-436) by "PUCHO" 10) Soul Grabber (45-457) by WILLIS JACKSON 11) Señor Boogaloo *issued as 45 by Dopebrother by WALLY RICHARDSON 12) Psychedelic Sally (45-709) by EDDIE JEFFERSON 13) Soul Talk - Pt.2 (45-725) by JOHNNY "HAMMOND" SMITH 14) Rakin' & Scrapin' - Pt.1 (45-720) by HAROLD MABERN   ********    

Tonight's Jazz Feature is a fine album that never saw the light of day until the early 80's despite being recorded in August 1963. It was the first album by trumpeter Richard "Blue" Mitchell for Blue Note Records. It was given a catalogue number and advertised in the Blue Note brochure but never released. It's a fine date with Blue on trumpet, Joe Henderson on tenor saxophone. Joe also did most of the arrangements on this date as well. Leo Wright is here on alto saxophone, Herbie Hancock is on piano, Gene Taylor on bass and Roy Brooks is on drums. Two standards and four original tunes make up this fine date. It simply got lost in the shuffle but finally was issued after research into the Blue Note files.It's a fine and enjoyable date with some solid playing by all. Enjoy "Step Lightly" as tonight's Jazz Feature.

Send us a textCzym byłaby rozmowa o Blue Note Records bez choćby ogólnej analizy kilku kultowych nagrań z jej złotego okresu działalności? Inna sprawa, że nikt nie byłby w stanie nas słuchać przez 10 godzin o samych krążkach (:p), tym bardziej że już poczęstowaliśmy Was dwoma odcinka o historii tej wytwórni, więc ograniczyliśmy się do omówienia czterech naszych ulubionych krążków / winyli. Niezależnie od przedstawianych dzieł muzycznych, poprosiliśmy naszego przyjaciela i wielkiego pasjonata jazzu i bluesa - Piotra Łukasiewicz (radiowca, gospodarza audycji Jazz Czyli Blues w RadioJazz.FM) o gościnną wypowiedź w tym temacie. On też wybrał absolutną perłę :)I tym odcinkiem kończymy trylogię Pick Please Podcast o naszej ulubionej jazzowej wytwórni nagraniowej - Blue Note Records :)  muzyka: Łukasz Wojciechowski (intro)Możecie odsłuchać ten odcinek tutaj: https://tiny.pl/1xn9xg07Link do Spotify: Youtube: Zachęcamy też do śledzenia naszego profilu na Facebooku - https://www.facebook.com/PickPlease/oraz Instagramie - https://tiny.pl/cxk21Będziemy wdzięczni za wsparcie nas na Patronite (specjalne bonusy dla naszych patronów!): https://tiny.pl/r8yq62q5LINKOWNIA:Podstawowe info o BNR:Wikipedia (o wytwórni) - https://tiny.pl/0c3qyx0vStrona oficjalna wytwórni - https://tiny.pl/8z5-v5w2Styl Blue Note Records - https://tiny.pl/jbzsfg95Jazzpress.pl (o “Somethin` Else”) - https://tiny.pl/14rck0hqWykonawcy:Lee Morgan - https://tiny.pl/hb_tpbkyJohn Coltrane - https://tiny.pl/1-nppfw3Miles Davis - https://tiny.pl/hqk_m3wzArt Blakey - https://tiny.pl/99qg7bc0The Jazz Messengers - https://tiny.pl/5jm_wsssKenny Burrell - https://tiny.pl/crf6bgrgMUZYKA:PŁYTY:John Coltrane - Blue Train (1958) - https://tiny.pl/xdncs67nArt Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - Moanin' (1959) - https://tiny.pl/2wn8133xCannonball Adderley - Somethin' Else (1958) - https://tiny.pl/f_p0jpxqKenny Burrell - Midnight Blue (1963) - https://tiny.pl/mss8j_bwLee Morgan - Search For The New Land (1966) - https://tiny.pl/nq9xb10rProfile (social media) audycji Jazz Czyli Blues:Facebook - https://tiny.pl/5n4699vyInstagram - https://tiny.pl/cbw-5hgyRadioJazz.Fm (online player)- https://tiny.pl/jbrrqk3vFILM DOKUMENTALNY DO POLECENIA:“I Called Him Morgan” (trailer) - https://tiny.pl/2x9spcqw

Mark Kingsley is the author of Universal Principles of Branding and the forthcoming Brands in the Age of AI. A Grammy-nominated designer turned brand strategist, he's led work for Citi, Equinox, and Blue Note Records. Mark joined me on this week's On Brand to talk about branding's future—and how AI is changing the game. Mark Kingsley began his career designing album packages for legends like John Coltrane, Pat Metheny, and Quincy Jones—work that earned him a Grammy nomination in 2001 for Blue Note Records—before transitioning into corporate branding, where he led major initiatives at Landor and Collins for clients such as Citi, Ogilvy, and Equinox. Through his studio, Malcontent, he serves a diverse mix of clients from indie filmmakers to Pulitzer Prize winners. Mark teaches in the SVA Masters in Branding program, previously held the Melbert B. Cary Professorship at the Rochester Institute of Technology, and is currently Head of Brand for the fashion label Oumlil. His book Universal Principles of Branding became a bestseller in 2023, and his next, Brands in the Age of AI, is due out in December. What brand has made Mark smile recently? Mark shared decades-old smiles from the record label ECM, a company whose recordings provide a classic example of creating space through design and sound. Connect with Mark on LinkedIn and the Malcontent website. Listen and subscribe at  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon/Audible, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart, YouTube, and RSS. Rate and review the show—If you like what you're hearing, be sure to head over to Apple Podcasts and click the 5-star button to rate the show. And, if you have a few extra seconds, write a couple of sentences and submit a review to help others find the show. Did you hear something you liked on this episode or another? Do you have a question you'd like our guests to answer? Let me know on Twitter using the hashtag #OnBrandPodcast and you may just hear your thoughts here on the show. On Brand is a part of the Marketing Podcast Network. Until next week, I'll see you on the Internet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sat down with musician/trumpeter Brandon Woody to discuss his debut album - "For The Love Of It All." Brandon is a Baltimore native who began his training at the Baltimore School of the Arts, and went on to Study at the Brubeck Institute in California, as well as the Manhattan School of Music. He's since gone onto work with artists like Solange, Robert Glasper, Lalah Hathway and more, brands like Calvin Klein, Nike, Reebok. He's performed at venues like the the Newport Jazz Festival and can be seen at the upcoming Roots Picnic. In 2017 he formed his band, "Upendo," and has since signed with Blue Note Records where he released his debut album this month! Follow Brandon: ⁠@BrandonWoody (IG)⁠ ⁠www.brandonwoody.com⁠ ⁠www.bluenote.com⁠ Follow Us: All Links: https://linktr.ee/otwweekly Instagram/Twitter: @onthewayweekly FB: facebook.com/onthewaypod | Youtube: https://bit.ly/3CWxgPZ Website: instinctent.com/ontheway | www.mochapodcastsnetwork.com/ontheway Sylvee - @sylveejones Kahlil - @kahlilxdaniel | www.kahlildaniel.com | www.facebook.com/kxdmusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight's Jazz Feature is a belated Birthday tribute to one of the the most unique and individual voices of the alto saxophone John Lenwood "Jackie" McLean. Jackie was born in Harlem, New York City on May 17,1931 and passed away at age 74 on March 31, 2006 after a long illness. Jackie made his first recording at age 19 with Miles Davis as a disciple of Charlie Parker and with his own sound. It wasn't long before Jackie developed his own ideas and phrasing. The Jazz Feature is a rare and previously unissued Blue Note Records date from 1966 that has Jackie exploring linear modal forms on the five tunes on the album. He also presents along with bassist Don Moore, two relatively new players on the New York scene: pianist Larry Willis who contributes the title track and and one other tune and a great young drummer from Chicago named Jack DeJohnette! Jackie's sound has been described as "sugar free saxophone" and you'll hear that in abundance tonight. Happy Birthday Anniversary Mr. McLean and to our listers: enjoy "High Frequency".

MK-Ultra digs deep into his vinyl stash for a gritty dose of 1970s Funk and Soul, inspired by Blaxploitation classics like Shaft, Foxy Brown and Superfly. Written by Thomas Oakland and featuring narration by TJ Trueh, who returns after his unforgettable performance in Raunchy Radio. A visceral and cinematic lo-fi journey through the seedy side of life on the mean streets.This podcast episode features content created or published by Armando Curcio Editore, Atlantic Records, Because Music, Blue Note Records, Flying Dutchman Records, Numbero, Parlophone Records, Polydor Records, Rhino, Sleeve Records, Tamla, Warner Music Group and others.Thomas Oakland & TJ Trueh - Welcome To The Game [Skit #1]Bobby Womack - Across 110th StreetDonny Hathaway - Little Ghetto BoyKool & The Gang - Father, FatherThe Jimmy Castor Bunch - What's Best?Johnson, Hawkins, Tatum & Durr - You Can't Blame MeThomas Oakland & TJ Trueh - The Illusion [Skit #2]Sisters Love - Give Me Your LoveJeremy Steig - Come With MeMandrill - Mango MeatThe Hygrades - Keep On MovingThomas Oakland & TJ Trueh - The Bigger They Are [Skit #3]Jackie Moore - IfMarvin Gaye - Right OnGil Scott-Heron - Pieces Of A ManCurtis Mayfield - PushermanDonald Byrd - Black ByrdThomas Oakland & TJ Trueh - Walk Away Clean [Skit #4]

STANDARS SEMANAL.-771.Gee,Baby,Ain´t I Good to You.-VINILOS MITICOS DEL JAZZ.-JOHN COLTRANE - Blue Train.-JAZZACTUALIDAD.-.ANA PEREIRA-BAILA LA LLUVIA Blue Train es un álbum de estudio delsaxofonista y compositor de jazz John Coltrane . Fue lanzado a través de Blue Note Records en enero de 1958. [ 1 ] Es la única sesión de Coltrane como líder para Blue Note. [ 8 ] La grabación tuvo lugar en el estudio de Rudy Van Gelder el 15 de septiembre de 1957. Coltrane compuso cuatro de los cinco temas del disco. Su interpretación exhibe elementos tempranos del estilo característico por el que posteriormente se hizo conocido. Blue Train obtuvo la certificación de oro en ventas de la Asociación de la Industria Discográfica de Estados Unidos (RIAA) en 2001.El álbum se grabó durante la residencia de Coltrane en el Five Spot como miembro del cuarteto Thelonious Monk . El equipo incluye a los compañeros de banda de Coltrane en Miles Davis , Paul Chambers al bajo y Philly Joe Jones a la batería, quienes ya habían trabajado con el pianista Kenny Drew . Tanto el trompetista Lee Morgan como el trombonista Curtis Fuller eran músicos de jazz prometedores, y ambos fueron miembros de Jazz Messengers de Art Blakey en su momento. A diferencia de su anterior sello, Blue Note pagó a los músicos para que ensayaran la música durante un par de días antes de la sesión de grabación. La forma de tocar de Coltrane muestra la evolución hacia lo que se convertiría en su estilo característico. Sus solos son más armónicos o verticales y sus líneas son arpegiadas. Su ritmo a menudo se desmarcaba del tiempo o lo superaba, en lugar de tocar sobre él o por detrás. [ 9 ] Durante una entrevista en 1960, Coltrane describió Blue Train como su álbum favorito hasta ese momento. [ 13 ] El siguiente gran álbum de John Coltrane, Giant Steps , grabado en 1959, abriría nuevos caminos melódicos y armónicos en el jazz, mientras que Blue Train se apega al estilo hard bop de la época. El musicólogo Lewis Porter también ha demostrado una relación armónica entre «Lazy Bird» de Coltrane y « Lady Bird » de Tadd Dameron . [ 14 ] [ 15 ] Mientras estaba en el podcast "Traneumentary" de Joe Vella, Michael Cuscuna , el productor de reediciones de Blue Note , comentó: Estamos escuchando "Blue Train", que para mí es una de las piezas más hermosas de uno de los discos más hermosos que Coltrane grabó en los cincuenta. Es su primera declaración de madurez real, y escribió todos los temas de este álbum menos uno, algo muy poco común en los cincuenta, y cada uno es una joya, en particular el tema principal, "Blue Train". Y aunque es bastante fácil tocar blues, este tiene una cualidad suspendida y evocadora. Ana Pereira presenta su primer trabajo discográfico "Baila la lluvia" (Sedajazz Records), una reinterpretación del bolero desde una perspectiva personal y contemporánea. Acompañada por Isaac Martín (bajo y dirección musical), Daniel Orts (piano) y Tico Porcar (batería), fusiona este género con el jazz y otras músicas, aportando una visión fresca y actual de un género que se convierte así en atemporal. Su voz delicada, elegante y expresiva, y los arreglos sofisticados interpretados por el genial trío que la acompaña, consiguen que el directo sea toda una experiencia íntima y envolvente que transporta al público a través del tiempo en una conexión pasado-presente con la música como compañera de viaje.

Send us a textJak to jest mieć kultowe studio nagraniowe w pokoju gościnnym swoich rodziców? Czym wyróżniały się kultowe okładki płyt Blue Note Records? Jak to możliwe, że pozwolono umrzeć legendarnej wytwórni jazzowej sprzedając ją firmie ubezpieczeniowej… by potem ją wskrzesić na nowo?Miesiąc temu zabraliśmy was w przeszłość. Do Stanów Zjednoczonych połowy XX wieku, kiedy to w New Jorku narodziła się wytwórnia Blue Note Records - jedna z najważniejszych w historii muzyki. Dziś kontynuujemy naszą podróż w czasie, opowiadając m.in. o kultowych okładkach płyt autorstwa Reida Milesa czy nowatorskich i niecodziennych technikach nagraniowych niesamowitego Rudy Van Geldera. Będzie też o  upadku i wskrzeszeniu na nowo wytwórni oraz dziedzictwie kulturowym i muzycznym, które Blue Note Records, z wyjątkowym Prezesem - Don Wasem za sterami, po sobie zostawiła.muzyka: Łukasz Wojciechowski (intro)Możecie odsłuchać ten odcinek tutaj: https://tiny.pl/1xn9xg07Link do Spotify:Youtube:Zachęcamy też do śledzenia naszego profilu na Facebooku - https://www.facebook.com/PickPlease/oraz Instagramie - https://tiny.pl/cxk21Będziemy wdzięczni za wsparcie nas na Patronite (specjalne bonusy dla naszych patronów!): https://tiny.pl/r8yq62q5LINKOWNIA:Podstawowe info o BNR:Wikipedia - https://tiny.pl/0c3qyx0vStrona oficjalna wytwórni - https://tiny.pl/8z5-v5w2Styl Blue Note Records - https://tiny.pl/jbzsfg95Rudy Van Gelder:Wywiad (tapeop.com) - https://tiny.pl/hfc4nn8mO Rudym Van Gelderze -  https://tiny.pl/5bc1cs38PŁYTY:Lee Morgan - The Sidewinder - https://tiny.pl/bqkk59tpHorace Silver - Song For My Father - https://tiny.pl/k2w4zphmKenny Burrell - Kenny Burrell - https://tiny.pl/tbz38c_zDonald Byrd - Blackbyrd - https://tiny.pl/njgvt_g9Norah Jones - Come Away With Me - https://tiny.pl/vn1vr77xVarious Artists - Shades Of Blue - https://tiny.pl/z6qr3bk2Tony Allen - Tribute to Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers - https://tiny.pl/m160dztsUTWORY:Us3 - Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia) - https://tiny.pl/4brhybfhNorah Jones - Come Away with me - https://tiny.pl/r-nt08mkOKŁADKI:Wikipedia - https://tiny.pl/szw8jyxcJaz.fandom.com - https://tiny.pl/wbb3zj-mVIRTUAL (ART. PHOTO) LEGACY -  https://tiny.pl/xm6qq450Okładki Andy Warhola - https://tiny.pl/x-d82kq6DON WAS:Blue Note's Renaissance Music Man - https://tiny.pl/fz2x2ydw    Talkin' Blue Note at 85 - https://tiny.pl/j9f6h5cx everythingjazz.com - https://tiny.pl/3rzhtbxm80` lecie Blue Note Records - https://tiny.pl/9gmfczjtPrzyszłość Blue Note? - https://tiny.pl/rgwwcd0jSophie Huber: “Blue Note Records - Beyond the notes”.

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Nels Cline was born in California in January 1956. He started played guitar at the age of 12 and his early career is fairly jazz-based, before stretching into other directions. He has played guitar for Wilco, one of my favourite bands in the world, since 2004. He has a new solo album out on Blue Note Records entitled “Consentrik Quartet”, featuring Ingrid Laubrock on saxophone, Tom Rainey on drums, and Chris Lightcap on double bass. It's a really excellent album and I was thrilled Nels agreed to come on the show. We take a dive into “Consentrik Quartet”, but of course we also discuss his life with Wilco and beyond. I had a great time on this, and I hope you enjoy.

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Tony Harlow, CEO of Warner Music UK, to explore his career journey from jazz records to the boardroom, and what it means to lead a major record label in the era of AI, streaming, and cultural shifts. During their chat at Warner HQ in London, they talk about Tony's early days in record stores and at Blue Note Records, his global adventures across Australia and the US, and the lessons learnt from running labels like V2 and working with some of the biggest names in the business. The pair also discuss the challenges facing UK music exports, the evolution of major label culture, and what today's artists need to break globally. NEWSLETTER ⁠Sign up HERE⁠ for the TMT newsletter - featuring each week's hottest music industry stories. PPL  The Money Trench is sponsored by the ⁠PPL⁠. KEEP UP TO DATE For the latest podcast and music business updates, make sure to follow us on:  Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠@the_money_trench⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠The Money Trench⁠ Website: ⁠The Money Trench⁠ GET IN TOUCH If you have any feedback, guest suggestions or general comments? We'd love to hear from you! -⁠ Get in touch here!⁠ Thanks to our partners ⁠PPL ⁠ ⁠Earth/Percent⁠ ⁠Tom A Smith⁠ ⁠Aimless Play⁠ ⁠Fourth Pillar⁠ ⁠Sennheiser⁠ ⁠Junkhead Studio⁠ ⁠Tape Notes⁠ Executive Producer: Mike Walsh Producer: Tape Notes 

Self-proclaimed “badass and blind” singer, songwriter, guitarist Raul Midón in an expansive and deeply personal conversation about music, identity, independence, and the art of seeing clearly without sight. From his childhood fascination with radio and jazz in a small New Mexico town to his breakout moment in New York with legendary producer Arif Mardin, Midón shares the story of how he forged his unique artistic path. Blind since infancy, Midón has navigated life and a career with extraordinary intention and vision. He discusses the development of his signature sound — a percussive, virtuosic guitar style combined with his soulful voice and signature trumpet-like vocal improvisation — as well as his time as a session singer, his decision to pursue a solo career, and his commitment to self-producing and engineering his own records. Here he also touches on his political awareness, his reflections on artistry and authenticity, and the spiritual and philosophical dimensions of making music. Whether he's performing solo or recording in his Maryland home studio, Midón offers a masterclass in independence, self-expression, and the power of knowing — and trusting — yourself. www.third-story.comwww.leosidran.substack.com www.wbgo.org/podcast/the-third-story

Send us a textTo naszym zdaniem jedna z najbardziej romantycznych historii w świecie muzyki. O tym jak powstało i funkcjonowało w połowie XX wieku magiczne miejsce, które dawało artystom wolność i swobodę, jakich nie doświadczali nigdy wcześniej. Bez względu na pochodzenie, swoją przeszłość, nałogi, kolor skóry czy tendencje na rynku muzycznym - jeśli miałeś talent, chciałeś mieć własny głos i tworzyć swoją muzykę, Blue Note Records była wytwórnią dla Ciebie. Do dziś jest!Co miał wspólnego komunizm z jej powstaniem? Dlaczego każdy muzyk czekał aż Alfred Lion zacznie tańczyć w trakcie sesji nagraniowych? Czemu artyści chcieli nagrywać dla Blue Note, nawet mając kontrakty w innych wytwórniach? Odpowiedzi na te pytania znajdziecie w I części naszej krótkiej, trzy odcinkowej serii o jednej z najbardziej magicznych wytwórni w dziejach muzyki - BLUE NOTE RECORDS.muzyka: Łukasz Wojciechowski (intro, “Jody Grind” cover Horace Silvera - podkład Jack Ruch, outro).Możecie odsłuchać ten odcinek tutaj: https://tiny.pl/1xn9xg07 Link do Spotify: https://tiny.pl/rk20ykhyYoutube: https://tiny.pl/jf1854yn Zachęcamy też do śledzenia naszego profilu na Facebooku - https://www.facebook.com/PickPlease/oraz Instagramie - Insta Będziemy wdzięczni za wsparcie nas na Patronite (specjalne bonusy dla naszych patronów!): https://tiny.pl/r8yq62q5 LINKOWNIA:Podstawowe info o Blue Note Records:O wytwórni - link Strona oficjalna wytwórni - linkAlfred Lion - link Francis Wolf - link  Max Margulis - link HISTORIA WYTWÓRNIHistoria wytwórni - link  Historia biznesowa wytwórni - link Udiscovermusic - linkJazz Collector - link Muzyczne style Blue Note - link  Hard Bop - link Bebop - link  Co to jest “blue note”? - linkMUZYKA:PŁYTY:Thelonious Monk - Genius of Modern Monk, Vol. 1 (1951) - LINKBud Powell - The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 1 (1952) -  LINK Horace Silver - Jody Grind (1967) - LINK  Art Blakey - Night at Birdland (1954) - LINK  Wynton Kelly - Piano Interpretations (1951) - LINK John Coltrane - Blue Train (1958) - LINK  Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - Moanin' (1959) - LINK Cannonball Adderley - Somethin' Else (1958) - LINK Eric Dolphy - Out to Lunch (1964) - LINK Utwór:Sidney Bechet - Summertime (1939) 

Today on LaunchLeft, Rain Phoenix hosts an insightful conversation with acclaimed music producer Don Was, who shares his journey through the music industry and his philosophy on creativity. Don reflects on his diverse career, emphasizing the importance of avoiding being pigeonholed and the value of one’s emotional connection in music. Don recounts his experiences working with iconic artists like Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, and the Rolling Stones, highlighting the timeless nature of genuine artistry. The discussion also touches on Don's roots in Detroit's vibrant music scene and his latest project, the Pan Detroit Ensemble, which celebrates the city's rich musical heritage. Later, Don launches Maya Delilah, whose debut album, "The Long Way Round," is set to release with Blue Note Records. Maya shares her journey from social media sensation to recording artist, expressing gratitude for the creative freedom and support she received from the label. The episode offers a compelling look at the intersection of legacy and emerging talent, underscoring the enduring power of authenticity in music. IN THIS EPISODE:  (00:16) Don Was's Career and Production Philosophy: Discover Don's approach to music production, emphasizing authenticity and emotional connection (25:00) The Influence of Detroit's Music Scene: Learn how Detroit's unique cultural mix shaped Don's musical perspective (35:00) Blue Note Records and Artist Development: Explore Blue Note's nurturing approach to artist development (45:00) Maya Delilah's Debut Album Creation: Maya shares her transformative recording experience (50:10) Collaborative Effort in Artist Development: Don and Maya discuss the supportive environment at Blue Note Records KEY TAKEAWAYS:  Authenticity in music production is crucial for creating timeless music that resonates emotionally. Detroit's raw, honest sound has significantly influenced Don's production style and creative process. Blue Note Records prioritizes nurturing an artist's unique voice over conforming to trends. Maya Delilah's debut album “The Long Way Round,” aims to evoke nostalgia and comfort, reflecting her artistic vision. Collaboration and creative freedom are vital in developing successful artists. RESOURCE LINKS:  LaunchLeft Podcast Smart Link DON WAS LINKS: https://donwas.com/ https://www.instagram.com/donwas/ MAYA DELILAH LINKS: https://www.mayadelilah.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mayadelilahh/ https://www.facebook.com/mayadelilahh/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mayadelilahh https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHZBLbph9tL9e7LAfZm_pjg BIOGRAPHIES:  Don Was is one of music’s most significant artists and executives, excelling in multiple roles and serving as one of the industry’s beacons for integrity and forward-thinking.  As an in-demand, highly acclaimed and commercially successful producer since the late 1980s, Was has been honored with Grammy Awards for his production work in each of the past four decades:   In 1989 for producing Bonnie Raitt’s breakthrough classic Nick Of Time, in 1994 as Producer Of The Year for his work with artists ranging from The Rolling Stones to Willie Nelson to Roy Orbison, in 2009 for his production work on Ziggy Marley’s Best Musical Album For Children, Family Time, in 2018 for helming The Rolling Stones’ Best Traditional Blues Album. Blue & Lonesome a, and in 2019 for producing Intocable’s Latin Grammy-winning  Best Norteño Album, percepción.  The artists Was has produced in this decade alone are a testament to his talents as a producer spanning a broad array of music genres:   The Rolling Stones’ aforementioned worldwide hit album (Blue & Lonesome) Gregg Allman’s final album (Southern Blood), John Mayer (two of his most recent albums, Born And Raised and Paradise Valley), Aaron Neville (My True Story, co-produced with Keith Richards), French superstar Johnny Hallyday (Rester Vivant) and Neil Diamond’s Melody Road.  Albums produced by Was have achieved dozens of multi-platinum, platinum and gold certifications and have sold more than 90 million copies worldwide. As the President of Blue Note Records since 2011, Was is both the company’s leader and an ambassador for its music, charged with bringing the label’s 21st Century jazz artists and its expanding pallet of contemporary musicians to larger audiences. Maya Delilah is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist. Maya Delilah has been signed to jazz record label Blue Note Records since 2022.

Tonight's Jazz Feature had one of the most widely recorded trumpeters from the 50's and 60's who eventually went into other fields after being a big part of Jazz for so many years. Donald Byrd was one of the many young trumpeters who reflected in their own way the influence of the late Clifford Brown, who died at age 25 in a car crash. Byrd along with Lee Morgan were the young heralds of the trumpet in the 50's and in the 60's Freddie Hubbard was added to that list. Byrd recorded a lot and this is from his period just before he left Jazz for other musical pursuits. This band was one he worked with frequently during the mid-60's. The Jazz Feature album is called "Blackjack" . It spotlights a sextet with Byrd leading alto saxophonist Sonny Red (aka Sylvester Kyner), tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley, pianist Cedar Walton, Walter Booker on bass and the always smiling Billy Higgins on drums. The tunes are mostly original creations by Sonny Red and Donald Byrd. Byrd wrote the title track "Blackjack", a hip funky tune. Enjoy this fine date from Blue Note Records.

Con Carlos López I Publicado en 1965 por el prestigioso sello Blue Note Records, Song for My Father es uno de los discos más emblemáticos del pianista y compositor Horace Silver. Desde su primera nota, este álbum nos transporta a un universo donde el swing, los ritmos latinos y las melodías envolventes se mezclan de manera magistral. El tema que da nombre al álbum es, sin duda, su joya más brillante y una influencia muy directa para otros géneros, pero resultó no ser la única y eso hace que estemos ante uno de los discos imprescindibles y atemporales de este género, un trabajo que tiene algo que pocos logran: sofisticación y accesibilidad.

Con Carlos López I Publicado en 1965 por el prestigioso sello Blue Note Records, Song for My Father es uno de los discos más emblemáticos del pianista y compositor Horace Silver. Desde su primera nota, este álbum nos transporta a un universo donde el swing, los ritmos latinos y las melodías envolventes se mezclan de manera magistral. El tema que da nombre al álbum es, sin duda, su joya más brillante y una influencia muy directa para otros géneros, pero resultó no ser la única y eso hace que estemos ante uno de los discos imprescindibles y atemporales de este género, un trabajo que tiene algo que pocos logran: sofisticación y accesibilidad.

For decades, Nels Cline carved out a career on the fringes of rock, jazz, and experimental music, balancing day jobs with an uncompromising artistic vision. Then, at nearly 50 years old, everything changed—he joined Wilco, bringing his avant-garde sensibilities into a beloved band and reaching a global audience. But Cline's story isn't one of sudden success; it's about persistence, reinvention, and creative restlessness. In this episode, he reflects on his journey—from growing up in Los Angeles with his twin brother, drummer Alex Cline, to navigating the punk and avant-garde jazz scenes, to his latest album, Consentrik Quartet (Blue Note Records), which explores the tension between stillness and chaos, structure and improvisation. Cline speaks candidly about collaboration, musical identity, and the ever-evolving nature of his work, proving that there's no single timeline for artistic success—only the drive to keep going. www.third-story.com www.leosidran.substack.com https://www.wbgo.org/podcast/the-third-story

Tonight's Jazz Feature is a round about tribute to St. Patrick's Day in that our Jazz Feature tonight is the initial album by master guitarist Grant Green entitled "Green Street". It was recorded by Blue Note Records on April 1,1961 but despite the date, Mr. Green was no fool! It put Grant Green who grew up in St. Louis, Missouri on the national Jazz map.as one of the two foremost guitarists to emerge in the 1960's along with Wes Montgomery. Green played the guitar like a saxophone and emphasized single lines and delivered these with his huge pure sound. He's featured here with just a trio, Green with Ben Tucker on bass and Dave Bailey on drums. The album consists of five selections with Monk's classic "Round About Midnight" being one and "Alone Together" being the other standard tune. The other three are Green's original tunes. This shows Green's talents in a pure light all the way and marked a great debut recording. "Green Street" is tonight's Jazz Feature...relax and enjoy.

He was born in 1926 and lived to be just 98 years old, having played in public well into his 80s. Donaldson was an alto saxophonist who began his career as a disciple of Charlie Parker, with whom he played, but, as part of the group of young players recruited to Blue Note Records in the 1950s he developed a more soulful sound. In the hour-long tribute to his music, we sample that great era of jazz, “Hard Bop” in which Donaldson was so important. Track list for The Hot Box #136 – In Memory of Lou Donaldson Watusi Jump: Lou Donaldson: “Here 'Tis” Hipty Hop: Lou Donaldson: “A Man with a Horn” Spaceman Twist: Lou Donaldson “The Natural Soul” Wee Dot: Art Blakey: “A Night at Birdland Volume Two” Alligator Boogaloo: Lou Donaldson “The Scorpion” Polka Dots and Moonbeams: Lou Donaldson “Gravy Train” The Sermon: Jimmy Smith: Blue Note “The Sermon” All tracks are on the Blue Note Records label. Tune In: Live Broadcast: Every two weeks on Jazz Radio Eire. Listen Live Listen Back: Catch past episodes on The Hot Box Jazz and Jazz Ireland. Subscribe to The Hot Box: Via Android: Subscribe on Android By Email: Subscribe by Email Spread the Word: Help us grow our jazz community by sharing The Hot Box with your friends and on social media. Your support keeps us going!

Paul Cornish has an album out very soon on the iconic Blue Note Records, and with good reason. Paul's impeccable jazz chops, combined with his passion for experimentation across genres, makes for interesting music. Paul's perspectives are just as interesting, and some broad territory is covered. To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play... The post Paul Cornish, Thumpasaurus / HAIM / Joshua Redman / Paul Cornish Trio appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.

WUCF's March artist for ‘In the Key of Latin Jazz' is Renee Rosnes. Pianist and composer from Canada who has had an astonishing four decade career. With a resume that includes Wayne Shorter band, Ron Carter Foursight Quartet, Blue Note Records' Out of the Blue and Carnegie Hall Jazz Orchestra...she's a force to be reckoned with. Her ability to hear every single note is what Bill Charlap calls ‘perfect hearing'. Her newest record “Crossing Paths” proves how extraordinary she can be not only as a composer but as an arranger.

This week, Joe features Pianist Sonny Clark from his 1961 Blue Note Records recording “Leapin' and Lopin'.”  

Listen to an interview with the legendary producer and bassist Don Was. He'll be performing in Central Indiana, with the Pan Detroit Ensemble on February 28 at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. Born in Detroit, Michigan in 1952, Don Was rose to prominence in the 1980s, with the band Was (Not Was), the group's music featured a surreal mix of funk, electronic dance music, new wave, and avant-garde jazz, along with an unexpected cast of guest performers that included Mel Torme, Ozzy Osbourne, Frank Sinatra Jr., Iggy Pop, and Leonard Cohen. Was (Not Was)  scored a top 10 hit in 1987, with the infection dance song “Walk the Dinosaur”.  The notoriety Was gained with Was (Not Was) paved the way for his historic work as a record producer. Was has received 6 Grammy Awards for his work as a producer, including album of the year in 1989  for Bonnie Raitt's Nick of Time and producer of the year in 1994. Was has produced dozens of significant recordings, including the B-52's breakout album Cosmic Thing, along with notable work, from The Rolling Stones, Iggy Pop, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Elton John, Ringo Starr, Brian Wilson, Wayne Shorter, and Waylon Jennings, to name a few. Since 2011, Was has served as president of the revered jazz label Blue Note Records.   Throughout his life, Was has looked to the culture of his hometown Detroit as a reference point and source of inspiration for his work, that's evident in his latest project the Pan Detroit Ensemble a group of veteran Detroit jazz and R&B musicians.

Maggie speaks with Zev Feldman, an internationally recognized, independent record producer and the Co-President of Resonance Records. He is also a consulting producer of archival and historical recordings for Blue Note Records. Over the last 25 years he has worked for PolyGram, Universal Music Group, Rhino/Warner Music Group, Concord Music Group, among others. He won DownBeat Magazine's International Critics Poll for "Rising Star Producer" in 2016 for his work on a staggering 26 historical jazz recordings that year and was called "The Indiana Jones of Jazz" by Stereophile Magazine. In addition to his lauded work at Resonance, where he works closely with the estates of jazz icons such as Bill Evans, Wes Montgomery and so much more. Maggie and Zev discuss B.B. King In France: Live at the Nancy Jazz Pulsations Festival (1977) is a previously unissued live recording from the legendary bluesman B.B. King captured by the ORTF in France on October 7, 1977 and released on producer Zev Feldman's Deep Digs label in partnership with Elemental Music and INA France.The limited-edition 180g 2 x LP set was mastered and cut by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab, and include rare photos by Thierry Trombert, Val Wilmer, Jan Persson and more; plus liner notes by the acclaimed french author Jean Buzeline; and testimonials from fellow blues icons who knew or were inspired by B.B. King.Also joining Zev & Maggie is Cary Baker, a writer based in Southern California but, born on Chicago's South Side, he not only had the chance to grow up with the blues but began his writing career at age 16 for the Chicago Reader. Mr. Baker is the author of “Down On The Corner: Adventures in Busking and Street Music.” His return to writing follows a 42-year hiatus during which he directed publicity for six record labels and two of his own companies. Prior to his PR years,  Baker wrote for, among others, Creem, Trouser Press, Bomp!, Goldmine, Billboard, Mix, and Record magazine. He has also written liner notes for historical reissues from labels including Universal and Capitol-EMI. Cary Baker has also been a voting member of the Recording Academy since 1979.Source: https://www.elemental-music.com/inicio/4860-bb-king-in-france-live-at-the-1977-nancy-jazz-pulsations-festival-8435395504581.htmlSource: https://recordstoreday.com/PromotionalItem/18422Source: https://www.allaboutjazz.com/the-archival-producer-zev-feldmanHost Maggie LePique, a radio veteran since the 1980's at NPR in Kansas City Mo. She began her radio career in Los Angeles in the early 1990's and has worked for Pacifica station KPFK Radio in Los Angeles since 1994.Send us a textSupport the show@profileswithmaggielepique@maggielepique

Episode 63: Don Was.Don Was is undeniably one of the most influential figures in music. For the past 31 years, he's been producing The Rolling Stones, while also working with legends like Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, The B-52's, and John Mayer. Beyond that, he's the President of Blue Note Records, plays bass with Bob Weir, and now fronts his own band.In this episode, Don sits down with Elmo to share how he balances running Blue Note Records, producing iconic albums, and touring. He opens up about the challenges of managing a record label in today's rapidly changing industry and shares some gold on how he makes it all work. We also dive into how Blue Note has stayed relevant, from Robert Glasper's game-changing projects to rising stars DOMi and JD Beck.One of the highlights is Don's 30-year journey with The Rolling Stones. He breaks down what it's like to produce for rock legends and how he's maintained strong relationships with the band. Don also reflects on his friendship with jazz icon (and Elmo's cousin) Joe Lovano, studio sessions with Bob Dylan, and his early days with Was (Not Was)—including how "Walk the Dinosaur" became a life-changing hit.Don shares how he introduced John Mayer to Bob Weir which led to Dead and Co. and tells us how he produced The B-52's, including the making of “Love Shack.”This episode is packed with incredible stories and insights from a producer who's helped shape the soundtrack of generations. Plus, Don's about to hit the road with his Pan-Detroit Ensemble Tour—don't miss it. Let's go!‘Go with Elmo Lovano' is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights.Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmoFollow Don Was:https://www.instagram.com/donwas/Follow Go With Elmo:https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmohttps://x.com/gowithelmopodFollow Elmo Lovano:https://Instagram.com/elmolovanohttps://x.com/elmolovano

Tonight's Jazz Feature is the American debut album of Alphonso Son "Dizzy" Reece. Dizzy was a very distinctive and creative trumpeter/composer. He was born in Kingston Jamaica on January 5,1931 and has resided in New York since 1959. Although now inactive as a musician, he is still alive and well. This album although recorded in London was the the first American album by Reece and was on Blue Note Records and called "Blues In Trinity" Dizzy leads on trumpet with the great Tubby Hayes on tenor saxophone, Terry Shannon on piano and Canadian Lloyd Thompson on bass and Arthur Taylor on drums. They are on 3 tunes then Donald Byrd, the fine American trumpeter is added on the rest. Both Byrd and Taylor were touring Europe and England during the time this date was recorded on August 24,1958. With the exception of two standard tune ballads the rest of the 6 tunes are compositions of Dizzy Reece. This album marked his migration to New York and a long productive career. Make no mistake, Dizzy Reece was a major trumpeter. Enjoy his music tonight on our Jazz Feature.

To kick off the New Year, we're sharing a podcast that we think Hit Parade listeners are going to love: Broken Record. Check out this episode with singer/songwriter Norah Jones, co-hosted by Blue Note Records President Don Was. Norah has been with Blue Note Records since releasing her juggernaut 2002 debut album, Come Away With Me. In this conversation, Norah details her musical upbringing and what it was like striking it big with her debut album. She also performs for us, and talks about the musical freedom she's found as part of the Blue Note family. Blue Note is one of the first and longest standing institutions of jazz music. Since its formation in 1939 the label has put out albums by Robert Glasper, Lee Morgan, John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Gergory Porter, Bobby McFerrin, and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Was may be an accomplished performer and producer, as covered in Pt. l, but he's also got quite the day job: president of Blue Note Records. How did this rock-funk musician become the top executive at one of the most prestigious, influential jazz labels? What was the Blue Note album that turned him on to jazz when he was 14 years old? What early mistakes did he make at the label, and how did the Tone Poet reissue series factor into the solution? How much does Was prioritize new artists? What have been the most significant releases of his tenure? How much of Blue Note's business is catalog vs. new releases? Which legendary performer is he producing right now? And what is Bob Dylan like to produce? (Photo by Myriam Santos)

His ‘80s band Was (Not Was) scored a top 10 hit, “Walk the Dinosaur,” but Don Was has had an even greater impact on the music world as a producer. In 1989 he produced two big comebacks: Bonnie Raitt's Grammy-winning Nick of Time and “Love Shack” and other songs on the B-52's Cosmic Thing. Then came work with Bob Dylan, Iggy Pop, Willie Nelson and—in a long, fruitful collaboration—the Rolling Stones. He's got amazing stories detailing his Stones job interview and the origin of Cindy Wilson's cry of “Tin roof! Rusted.” He also relates how he helps artists get to the essence of what they do best. Then there's his own return to performing in Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble and how playing live helps him as a producer and as president of Blue Note Records (the subject of next week's episode).

In this episode, the great Chris Botti discusses his journey through the music industry. He reflects on how the industry has shifted from needing record company approval to a more direct relationship with fans and promoters. The conversation covers his early days at Columbia Records, the importance of the trumpet in his image, and his transition to Blue Note Records. He emphasizes the changing nature of music marketing and the significance of live performances in building a career today. This is the first of a series of excerpts of an interview I did with Chris. There is much more to come in the coming days. See below for details on accessing the interview in its entirety.Episode highlights00:11 The Trumpet's Role in Pop Culture00:44 The Evolution of Music Promotion03:32 Navigating the Music Industry07:11 The Impact of Gatekeepers08:11 Conclusion and Call to Action**Mastery Is Within Reach. Will You Go For It?Follow Brass Mastery and stay updated via email every time a new episode is released at https://brassmastery.com. And consider subscribing to the Premium feed which features complete, ad-free episodes, bonus content not available anywhere else on the web, and much more! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brassmastery.substack.com/subscribe

fWotD Episode 2749: Album covers of Blue Note Records Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Wednesday, 13 November 2024 is Album covers of Blue Note Records.The album covers of Blue Note Records, an American jazz record label, have been recognized for their distinctive designs. Many of these covers feature a combination of bold colors, experimental typography, and candid photographs of the album's musicians, and have been described as belonging to the Bauhaus and Swiss Style movements.In the early 1950s, the LP record format gained popularity, increasing the demand for album covers with graphics and information. During this time, artists like Gil Mellé, Paul Bacon, and John Hermansader began designing covers for Blue Note, often featuring pictures by photographer Francis Wolff. In 1956, Reid Miles, a former assistant to Hermansader, was hired as Blue Note's art director. Miles made 400 to 500 album covers for the label, which used various typefaces, mixed letter cases, and design principles and techniques such as asymmetry and tinting. Miles left Blue Note in 1967 following founder Alfred Lion's retirement; after Miles's departure, Forlenza Venosa Associates and other artists, including Mati Klarwein and Bob Venosa, designed many of the label's covers. The early to mid-1970s saw the work of designers such as Norman Seeff and Bob Cato featured on Blue Note covers, while in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the label's records were reissued in Japan with new covers designed by Japanese artists. From the mid-1980s through the early 21st century, a number of artists, including Paula Scher, P. R. Brown, and Adam Pendleton, contributed to the cover designs for the label's releases.The Blue Note album covers, particularly those designed by Miles, have been highly regarded and considered definitive of jazz's visual identity. Critics have praised the covers' designs as iconic and noted their ability to capture the spirit of the musicians and their music. The style of these covers has inspired several graphic designers and musicians, influencing a wide range of album art and other visual media.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:54 UTC on Wednesday, 13 November 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Album covers of Blue Note Records on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Kimberly.

“Dreams do come true.” That's how Greg sums up this episode, as he and Nate talk with master drummer Jack DeJohnette about an incredible recording made in the spring of 1966. Featuring a ferocious quartet co-led by pianist McCoy Tyner and tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson, it captures each of those giants at a turning point in his career. Blue Note Records will release this album, Forces of Nature: Live at Slugs', on Nov. 22. (Nate contributed the main liner notes.) In our far-reaching conversation, Jack reflects on what makes this recording special; the dynamics between the musicians in the band, including bassist Henry Grimes; and the secret to keeping one's composure in the midst of a musical storm.Support WRTI: https://bit.ly/2yAkaJsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don Was is one of music's most significant artists and executives, exceling in multiple roles and serving as one of the industry's beacons for integrity and forward-thinking. During this period of disruption and rapid evolution in the worldwide music business, Was remains committed to music as an art form and its importance to contemporary culture. As the President of Blue Note Records since 2011, Was is both the company's leader and an ambassador for its music, charged with bringing the label's 21st Century jazz artists and its expanding pallet of contemporary musicians to larger audiences. Was is also caretaker for Blue Note's singular and historic catalogue of music, and is burnishing the label's 80-year legacy by overseeing ongoing and extensive reissue campaigns that serve audiences in both the analogue and digital realms.His latest musical group is Don Was and the Pan-Detroit EnsembleMade up of stellar jazz musicians from his Detroit hometown, The Pan-Detroit Ensemble will perform a mix of new originals, interpretations of songs written by artists like Yusef Lateef, Olu Dara, and Henry Threadgill, and of course updated cuts from albums that Don recorded with Orquestra Was and Was (Not Was).His Pan-Detroit Ensemble is made up of many of the city's great jazz musicians including saxophonist Dave McMurray, keyboardist Luis Resto, and vocalist Steffanie Christi'an, with a sound marked by a funky, urban rawness and bone-deep grooves. Don & Maggie speak about the Monterey Jazz Festival and his new group and what's next in the Blue Note Catalog!Source:https://donwas.com/Source: https://www.kennedy-center.org/artists/w/wa-wn/don-was/Source: https://www.sfjazz.org/tickets/productions/24-25/don-was-pan-detroit-ensemble/Host Maggie LePique, a radio veteran since the 1980's at NPR in Kansas City Mo. She began her radio career in Los Angeles in the early 1990's and has worked for Pacifica station KPFK Radio in Los Angeles since 1994.Send us a textSupport the show@profileswithmaggielepique@maggielepique

In this episode, Eric sits down with the talented artist Sam Pace..! They discuss his early life; having been born in Texas but raised in California and his adventures as a young man. How he first discovered his artistic talent… his educational journey, cultivating his artistic abilities and the mentors he's had along the way from William Pajaud, to Charles Dickson! His passion for and dedication to practicing and mastering Karate.. how he reconciled between his two passions and how the martial arts has shaped him as a visual artist by instilling the principles of discipline into his artistic practices. His exciting travels; from competing in a Karate tournament in Hawaii, to living in France and painting for six months… His process as an artist, the mediums he works in and other artists and musicians that have inspired and influenced him. His passion for music and how it translates into his work… and what it means as an artist to give your message to the world.  Guest Bio: Born to a mother and father from the Deep South, who followed the Great Black Migration west seeking better opportunities, Sam's talents were given the chance to flourish. Encouraged by his parents to express his creative abilities, he continued developing his skills throughout high school where he earned a Fine Arts scholarship. During high school and college, Sam expanded his energies to mastering the martial arts. He became a world ranked tournament champion who continues to share his talent through his leadership in the Black Karate Federation. ​In 1989 Sam moved to Europe where he began developing his current style, using Jazz and Blues as the subject matter. His unique interpretation co-mingles the moods and sounds of contemporary and 1920's Black Renaissance Jazz and Blues artists into a visual narrative. His works vary in several different mediums from acrylic on canvas, wood, and collage, to discarded recyclable objects. Among his credits, Sam has produced works for such notables and organizations as the president of an investment company, vice president of Blue Note Records, Los Angeles Urban League, and entertainers Nancy Wilson, Poncho Sanchez, Cassandra Wilson, and Eddie Palmarie. ​Commissioned works include famed drummer Elvin Jones for the Playboy Jazz Festival, Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival, Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority, Central Avenue Jazz Festival, and Watts Towers Jazz Festival.For more on Eric's Perspective, visit www.ericsperspective.com#ERICSPERSPECTIVE #AFRICANAMERICAN #ARTSUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/2vVJkDn Connect with us ONLINE:  Visit Eric's Perspective website: https://bit.ly/2ZQ41x1 Facebook: https://bit.ly/3jq5fXP Instagram: https://bit.ly/39jFZxG X: https://bit.ly/2OM TikTok: https://bit.ly/4cv8zfg

We travel to Los Angeles for the first half of Episode 2, where Carmel talks to legendary producer, bassist, and Blue Note Records president, Don Was about his first gig ever at age 12 opening for Joni Mitchell. Don also shares how he learned an important life lesson from listening to Blue, and discusses the sophistication of Joni's harmonic and poetic compositions, and how this naturally intersected with some of the greats of jazz, including their mutual friend, the late Wayne Shorter. Next, in a heartfelt conversation, host Carmel Holt tells Bonnie Raitt that her own road to Joni began with cassettes of Blue and Bonnie's 1974 album Streetlights, and we learn that her version of "That Song About The Midway" also holds a very special meaning for Bonnie, including performing the song in Joni's living room at one of the Joni Jams. Bonnie shares how inspirational and important Joni has been for her, and the ways she has impacted her work.

In this latest episode, I talk with South African saxophonist and composer Linda Sikhakhane, who honors and pays homage to the great elders and master musicians, including Brian Thusi. Sikhakhane, who was raised in Umlazi township, talks about the cultural aspects of being Zulu and the importance of preserving his culture. He shares about his time attending The New School, learning from the likes of Billy Harper and Reggie Workman; he touches on his relationship with mentor and fellow South African Nduduzo Makhathini, a jazz pianist. African cosmology is discussed. Finally we land on his latest album, iLadi, available now on Blue Note Records.https://lindasikhakhane.com

Don Was & The Pan Detroit EnsembleMaggie LePique speaks with Don Was about his new musical group Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble. Don & the Ensemble are embarking on a West Coast run of concert dates in September 2024. Made up of stellar jazz musicians from his Detroit hometown, The Pan-Detroit Ensemble will perform a mix of new originals, interpretations of songs written by artists like Yusef Lateef, Olu Dara, and Henry Threadgill, and of course updated cuts from albums that Don recorded with Orquestra Was and Was (Not Was). Don's Detroit roots still run deep and, we explore those roots and highlight his most recent musical love letter to that great city, The Pan-Detroit Ensemble, and so much more. More on Don Was:Don Was is one of music's most significant artists and executives, exceling in multiple roles and serving as one of the industry's beacons for integrity and forward-thinking. During this period of disruption and rapid evolution in the worldwide music business, Was remains committed to music as an art form and its importance to contemporary culture. As the President of Blue Note Records since 2011, Was is both the company's leader and an ambassador for its music, charged with bringing the label's 21st Century jazz artists and its expanding pallet of contemporary musicians to larger audiences. Was is also caretaker for Blue Note's singular and historic catalogue of music, and is burnishing the label's 80-year legacy by overseeing ongoing and extensive reissue campaigns that serve audiences in both the analogue and digital realms.One of Was's most noteworthy musical associations of the past two decades is with The Rolling Stones, for whom he's produced their last four studio albums and a host of other studio and live recordings. Beginning with Voodoo Lounge in 1994 and continuing through Bridges To Babylon in 1997, A Bigger Bang in 2005 and Blue And Lonesome in 2016, Was's work with the Stones has resulted in Platinum and Gold certifications in dozens of countries. He also oversees the band's historic reissues, including Exile on Main Street in 2010, Some Girls in 2011 and Sticky Fingers in 2015, searching the band's vaults and master tapes for lost jewels and bringing the projects to completion. He produced the band's 2020 surprise single, “Living In A Ghost Town,” which was released amidst the global pandemic in April of that year.Source: https://donwas.com/https://www.bluenote.com/Host Maggie LePique, a radio veteran since the 1980's at NPR in Kansas City Mo. She began her radio career in Los Angeles in the early 1990's and has worked for Pacifica station KPFK Radio in Los Angeles since 1994.Support the Show.

Tonight's Jazz Feature is by one of the most well known musicians in the world: pianist/composer/leader: Herbie Hancock. This wonderful album was done in the mid-60's when Herbie was a member of Miles Davis' Quintet. Hancock had signed with Blue Note Records and made many appearances as a sideman and had already recorded 3 albums under his name. He is perhaps best known for his 5th album "Maiden Voyage" but this date, his 4th is a gem. It's called "Empyrean Isles " and features a stellar quartet with the incomparable Freddie Hubbard on cornet (a smaller, sharper sounding trumpet), Ron Carter on bass and the unique Tony Williams on drums. There are only four compositions on the album but they reflect Hancock's range of moods from the sexy, funky opener ("Cantaloupe Island") to the more outer reaching ("The Egg"). Two other tunes reflect Hancock's creativity, "One Finger Snap" and "Oliloqui Valley". Enjoy the musical adventure with "Empyrean Isles"...tonight's Jazz Feature.

Tonight's Jazz Feature is by a fine pianist who always seemed to have a bit of an undeserved low profile. His name is Jack Wilson and he was born in Chicago on August 3, 1936 and passed away at age 71 on October 5, 2007. He was a favorite of some great singers like Nancy Wilson and Dinah Washington and was sought after for his musicality and fine touch. Wilson performed in Chicago with all the great players from the Windy City then moved for a few years to New York and recorded several good albums for Atlantic Records then out to Los Angeles where he kept busy in the movie and TV studios and played a lot of Jazz too. He got a contract to record for Blue Note Records and did 3 albums for them and tonight's Jazz feature is his best of the 3. "Easterly Winds" displays Wilson's playing and his composing abilities and this band selected by Wilson sounds like a working band even though they were only assembled for this album. The people involved aside from Jack Wilson are Lee Morgan on trumpet, Jackie McLean on alto saxophone, Garnett brown on trombone, Bob Cranshaw on bass and the great Billy Higgins on drums. Wilson wrote 4 of the 6 tunes on the date and does the ballad "A Time for Love" as a trio and brings in a tune by saxophonist Frank Strozier called "Frank's Tune". "Easterly Winds" is an overlooked latter day classic and it tonight's Jazz Feature. Check it out!.

When Rich Wheeler shows up, shit gets weird. I'm kidding. I stole a version of that verbiage from a Facebook post from a few months back. A musician that had just gigged with Rich wrote it with high-praise-worthy intentions, and I loved the heck out of it. So, Mr. Wheeler was kind enough to lend me a portion of one of his Saturday afternoons not too long ago, and I was clumsy enough to screw up the video portion of our conversation, so...audio-only it is. And thank the heavens that I didn't botch that portion of the thing, 'cause this chat was next-level. Rich just might be the sharpest dude I've chewed the fat with so far, and believe me -- there've been some sharp ones. I really enjoyed learning a little bit about him, his experiences, his horn-playing savvy, not to mention a few of his favorite albums, which were these:McCoy Tyner's The Real McCoy (1967)Nude Ants (1980), Keith JarrettMaceo Parker's Life on Planet Groove (1992)Blackstar (2016), David Bowie Rich jams, gigs, and records with a number of folks around town. You can find him on such releases as Live at Jardine's by the Brandon Draper Quintet. He's in tight with the Draper Family Band, he's currently working on a project with Jackie Myers. He gave Blue Note Records props, which is aces in my book. He's a huge Joe Henderson fan, and he just might be the dopest tenor-sax player in the region. Many thanks to Rich, and much love to all of you who support Badass Records.copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the audio samples contained in this episode. They're cuts from a track called, "Turn It On," by The Greyboy Allstars, which comes from their 2022 release, Get a Job (c/o Knowledge Room Recordings).

Tonight's Jazz Feature spotlights the late and deeply missed vibraphonist/marimbaist Bobby Hutcherson. This group was led by Hutcherson after the breakup of the ground breaking Bobby Hutcherson/ Harold Land Quintet. Bobby continued his innovative ways and formed this band of mainly San Francisco based players. Their sound was more airy and floating and lighter but no less compelling. Bobby brought in some of the positive aspects of "fusion Jazz" that prevailed in the early 70's but kept the tradition of Jazz happening. He also divided his time between the vibraphone (it has metal bars) and the marimba (it has wooden bars). which delivered an interesting contrast. Tenor and soprano saxophonist Manny Boyd added to the great sound of this band. George Cables is on electric and acoustic piano, James Leary 111 is on bass and contributes the bulk of the compositions here,. On drums is the great Eddie Marshall and Kenneth Nash on percussion. This fine album delivers a variety of great moods. The album was recorded in San Francisco in February of 1976. It was issued on Blue Note Records and called "Waiting". It was definitely worth waiting for....so enjoy it tonight;.

This week, Joe is featuring Pianist Thelonious Monk and Saxophonist John Coltrane from their 1957 Blue Note Records recording, titled “Thelonious Monk Quartet with John Coltrane at Carnegie Hall.” 

Send us a Text Message.Grammy award winning pianist Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time including Phil Woods, Tony Bennett, Gerry Mulligan, Wynton Marsalis, Freddy Cole and Houston Person. Born in New York City, Charlap began playing the piano at age three. His father was Broadway composer Moose Charlap, whose credits include Peter Pan, and his mother is singer Sandy Stewart, who toured with Benny Goodman, and was a regular on the Perry Como show. She earned a 1963 Grammy nomination for her recording of “My Coloring Book." In 2005, Charlap and Stewart released the acclaimed CD, Love Is Here To Stay (Blue Note).In 1997, Charlap formed his trio with bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington, now recognized as one of the leading groups in jazz. In 2000, he was signed to Blue Note Records and received two Grammy Award nominations, for Somewhere: The Songs of Leonard Bernstein and The Bill Charlap Trio: Live at the Village Vanguard. He is known for his interpretations of American popular song.. Time magazine wrote, “Bill Charlap approaches a song the way a lover approaches his beloved…no matter how imaginative or surprising his take on a song is, he invariably zeroes in on its essence.” In 2016, Tony Bennett & Bill Charlap: The Silver Lining, The Songs of Jerome Kern, was awarded a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Album. In April, the Bill Charlap Trio released, Notes from New York, their debut recording for the Impulse label. Alan Morrison's five-star review in Down Beat stated that the new recording is "a masterclass in class." In 2019, Charlap will be celebrating his 15th year as Artistic Director of New York City's Jazz in July Festival at 92Y. He has produced concerts for Jazz at Lincoln Center, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Chicago Symphony Center and the Hollywood Bowl. Charlap is married to renowned jazz pianist and composer Renee Rosnes, and the two artists often collaborate in a duo piano setting. In 2010 Charlap and Rosnes released Double Portrait (Blue Note). Bill Charlap is currently the Director of Jazz Studies at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. https://www.billcharlap.com/ This Summer, Edna Golandsky, renowned pedagogue and leading expert on the Taubman Approach will release her first book with Amplify Publishing Group. Entitled ‘The Taubman Approach To Piano Technique: A Comprehensive Guide To Overcome Physical Limitations and Unlock Your Full Pianistic Potential.' Visit: www.ednagolandsky.com to learn more.The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.

"Detroit Soul" The six-time Grammy-Award winning Don Was' resume has more highlights than a Steph Curry career retrospective. It's just three pointer after three pointer with this guy. The Detroit-born musician, producer, film composer, documentarian and record executive got his start in the high school outfit The Saturns, but his band Was (Not Was) is the one that put him on the musical map. A kind of New Wave soul outfit, Was (Not Was) put out a handful of fabulous albums, and had a few hits before calling it a day. From there he became the music director and consultant for movies like Thelma and Louise, Toy Story, Honeymoon in Vegas and The Paper. He produced albums by the B-52's, Iggy Pop, Bonnie Raitt, The Rolling Stones, Kris Kristofferson, and Bob Dylan, directed the Brian Wilson documentary I Just Wasn't Made For These Times, and snagged an Emmy for his work on the CBS special "The Beatles: The Night That Changed America." Remember, this is just a partial list. He's hosted a show on Sirius XM, been in a band with the Dead's Bob Weir, led the house band at the Library Of Congress and currently serves as the President of Blue Note Records. Oh, and he's the voice of Neville the Dog in the children's show Pete The Cat. His new band Don Was And The Pan-Detroit Ensemble play a raw blast of fevered R&B and kinetic soul. An energizing mix of originals and covers, their sound is a dynamic blend of feral grooves, prowling basslines and pure musical joy. They're on tour for the rest of the month and the beginning of June with more to come. www.instagram.com/donwas www.bombshellradio.com www.stereoembersmagazine.com www.alexgreenbooks.com Twitter: @emberseditor IG: @emberspodcast Email: editor@stereoembersmagazine.com

Michael Cuscuna (1948-2024) spent several decades preserving record label archives and compiling rare recordings, sessions and 'vault material' through Mosaic Records. In theis 2019 interview he discusses this fascinating journey through the vaults of Blue Note, Atlantic, Impulse and more to make this material available to music lovers around the world. Starting his career, joining Atlantic Producer and A&R for Atlantic Records Working with the Atlantic Records tape warehouse Early tape finds – Mingus at Antibes Convincing Ahmet Ertegun to reissue lost material Unissued material lost in a building fire Starting to document and archive Blue Note tapes Joining Blue Note, organizing the archive Finding Alfred Lion's notes and files in Japan Obtaining the Francis Wolff photography negatives Improving the condition of the negatives and imagery Was Alfred aware of the legacy of Blue Note Records? Did Blue Note have the original artwork and cover layouts? Memories of the Blue Note Reissue Series Much of the Blue Note vault materials have been issued Trainwreck sessions that haven't been released Blue Note artwork in the 70s and 80s Listening to hours and hours of outtakes Idea for Mosaic Records boxsets Working with various labels and rights holders for reissues Columbia reissuing Miles Davis Mosaic shift from LP to CD Deciding what's next for Mosaic Records releases Challenges of developing boxsets Most rewarding Mosaic Releases Current pricing of Mosaic Records boxsets Story of the Monk/Coltrane at Carnagie Hall Story of the Charlie Parker / Dean Benedetti tapes Interview wrap up Support this podcast at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin sit down with music legend Bill Frisell to discuss his latest release on Blue Note Records, Orchestras. Conceived with his longtime friend and collaborator Michael Gibbs, Orchestras sees Frisell and his trio (Thomas Morgan on bass and Rudy Royston on drums) teaming up with the 60-piece Brussels Philharmonic and the 11-piece Umbria Jazz Orchestra. Together, they explore songs that have been staples of Frisell's setlists for years in electrifying and groundbreaking new ways. Tune in now to hear about Orchestras, the power of togetherness, and much more on this very special episode of Discologist!______We're able to bring you great conversations like this and more because of your generous support. Please consider making a one time gift or a recurring donation today!SUPPORTSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/discologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kenny Garrett has been playing for more than 40 years. Originally from Detroit, he joined the Duke Ellington Orchestra in the late 70s, when it was being run by Ellington's son Mercer. He also played with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, and with Donald Byrd, Woody Shaw, and Freddie Hubbard. He was a member of a young lions group put together by Blue Note Records in the 80s called Out Of The Blue that also included the late drummer Ralph Peterson, and he was already recording as a leader when he was invited to join Miles Davis's band in 1987. He played on the album Amandla, and was part of the Davis band all the way until the end of Miles's life in 1991. Miles Davis even made a very rare guest appearance on one of Garrett's albums, Prisoner Of Love, from 1989.Kenny Garrett's discography as a leader has taken him in a lot of really interesting directions. His 1995 album Triology, with Brian Blade on drums and either Charnett Moffett or Kiyoshi Kitagawa on bass, is a really intense, high-energy record that kind of marries bebop language to post-Ornette Coleman freedom, but the real key to the whole thing is the way he executes these really complex melodies on tunes like John Coltrane's "Giant Steps," Wynton Marsalis's "Delfeayo's Dilemma," and Mulgrew Miller's "Pressing The Issue." It's a tremendous showcase for his technical command of the saxophone. But the album that first got me interested in his work was Beyond The Wall, a 2006 release that was a collaboration with Pharoah Sanders that also featured Mulgrew Miller on piano, Bobby Hutcherson on vibes, Robert Hurst on bass, Brian Blade on drums, and on some tracks there were strings and harp and Chinese instruments and a six-member vocal ensemble. It's not spiritual jazz in the way that term is used now, and it's not world music, it's entirely its own thing, and it's particularly fascinating because you might not think of Kenny Garrett and Pharoah Sanders having that much in common, artistically speaking, but they really did. They also recorded a live album together that came out in 2008. Garrett talks about Pharoah a lot in the interview you're about to hear.And Kenny Garrett's latest album is going to surprise a lot of people. It's called Who Killed AI, and it's a collaboration with Svoy, an electronic music producer. Garrett plays alto and soprano sax on it, and all the rest of the music is made with synths and programmed drums. Even the horns are multi-tracked and fed through effects at times. It's structured as kind of a suite — the first track is called “Ascendence,” and there are also pieces called “Transcendence,” “Divergence” and “Convergence.” But there's also a really beautiful version of “My Funny Valentine,” which lays the ballad melody over these kind of shimmering keyboard sounds and a hard drum 'n' bass beat. It's not at all what I was expecting when I was told that there was a new Kenny Garrett album on the way.I'm really glad I had the chance to talk to Kenny Garrett. We discussed his history with Miles Davis and with Woody Shaw, his early musical upbringing, his work with Pharoah Sanders, his approach to synthesizing genres and musics from around the world, and much more. I think you're going to enjoy this conversation.

SUMMARY:Norah Jones joins us to chat about her new album Visions and the evolution of her songwriting since she took the world by storm in 2002. Afterward, stick around for a very special conversation with Tish Melton. The 18-year-old songwriter discusses her new Brandi-Carlile produced EP and more. PART ONE:Paul and Scott reflect on Norah Jones's unique place in the musical world, the central role of patience in the delivery of a great song, the Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs Grammy performance, Joni Mitchell, Brandi Carlile, and the beauty of cross-generational musical collaboration.PART TWO:Our career-spanning in-depth interview with Norah Jones.PART THREE:Spotlight profile on Tish Melton, a talented young singer-songwriter who recorded her Brandi Carlile-produced EP at the age of 17. The high school senior has just released it to the world and gives us a little insight into early steps on what we know will be a long musical journey.ABOUT NORAH JONESNorah Jones catapulted onto the music scene at the age of 22 with the release of her now classic debut album, Come Away with Me. She took home five Grammy awards in 2003 alone, including Best New Artist, Record of the Year, and Album of the Year, while Come Away with Me went on to be certified twelve times platinum. The follow up album, Feels Like Home, became another international chart topper, establishing Norah as a consistent genre-bending musical force. In total, she has released nine solo studio albums for the legendary Blue Note Records; multiple projects with side bands such as The Little Willies, El Madmo, and Puss n Boots; collaborative albums with Danger Mouse, Willie Nelson, and Billie Joe Armstrong; and duets or guest appearances with a diverse list of artists that includes Ray Charles, Dolly Parton, OutKast, Ryan Adams, Foo Fighters, Talib Kweli, Jerry Lee Lewis, Herbie Hancock, Tony Bennett, Keith Richards, Mavis Staples, Emmylou Harris, Logic, and Wilco. Over the course of her career Norah has been nominated for 19 Grammy awards, winning nine of them, and has sold more than 50 million records worldwide. Her latest album, Visions, was produced by Leon Michels, and was just released on March 8th.