Podcasts about Blue Note Records

Hello and welcome to Aquarium Drunkard Transmissions with Jason P. Woodbury, presented by the Talkhouse Podcast Network. We're kicking off our new season with a fantastic guest: Don Was. Was' CV is stunning. In addition to his genre-bending work with Was (Not Was), Don has collaborated with some of the most respected artists in music history: Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, The Rolling Stones, The B-52s, Ringo Starr, Roy Orbison…the list could go on. These days, you can find Don with his band, The Pan-Detroit Ensemble, whose latest album is called Groove in the Face of Adversity, and behind the desk at Blue Note Records—he's been the president of the legendary jazz label since 2011.  But Don has joined us today to talk about one of his very first recording projects: Ted Lucas' Impossible Love, an unheard album he cut with the cult Detroit songwriter in 1979. Impossible Love is part of Third Man Records' new collection of Lucas gold, Images of Life. Following their reissue of his stoned folk classic 1975 LP, Third Man Records has unlocked the vault, offering a comprehensive look at one of the late '60s and '70s' most dynamic Detroit talents. Spanning Lucas' career, the set includes recordings by Lucas' early regional sensations like The Spike Drivers, The Misty Wizards, and The Horny Toads, acoustic demos, and his long-lost second album, produced by Was.  Don joined us to discuss his time with Ted–including a disastrous gig they played with Black Sabbath—and help us uncover this lost Motor City counter culture story. And that's not all—Don also reflected on his work with the late bandmate Bob Weir, the legacy of the Dead, and of course, his work on Garth Brooks' ill-fated 1999 Chris Gaines project. That's right: we went there. So roll up your sleeves and let's get to it, Don Was on Transmissions.

This week on Jazz After Dinner, Joe features Saxophonist Sonny Rollins from his 1956 Blue Note Records recording, titled “Volume One.”

This week on Jazz After Dinner, Joe features Saxophonist Sonny Rollins from his 1957 Blue Note Records recording, titled “A Night At The Village Vanguard, Vol 2.”

Six-time Grammy winner, acclaimed producer and Blue Note Records President Don Was has released his debut album with The Pan-Detroit Ensemble, a “nine-piece soul jazz group from Detroit” as he describes it. Groove in the Face of Adversity was released October 10, 2025 via Mack Avenue Records. Maggie & Don sat down to discuss his latest project and they dove into the deep musical roots, inspiration, and creative process behind The Pan-Detroit Ensemble and their debut album, Groove in the Face of Adversity. Don curated a lineup of elite, multi-generational Detroit musicians, which he discussed with Maggie and he group features longtime heavyweights like saxophonist Dave McMurray (Blue Note Records) and keyboardist Luis Resto (known for his Oscar-winning work with Eminem).  The Full Nine-Piece Roster: The lineup is completed by Vincent Chandler (trombone), John Douglas (trumpet), Jeff Canaday (drums), Mahindi Masai (percussion), Wayne Gerard (guitar), and the powerhouse, "Aretha-like" vocals of Steffanie Christi'an. It's a deep dive into the music and the city and the essence of the City of Detroit. They also wrap up the interview with a sneak peak of Blue Note Records releases.  Don Was (born Donald Fagenson on September 13, 1952) is an iconic American musician, six-time Grammy-winning record producer, and the President of Blue Note Records. Deeply rooted in the musical heritage of Detroit, he has spent over four decades shaping the landscape of rock, pop, funk, and jazz. This podcast is brought to you in part by Don Was & The Pan Detroit Ensemble performing live at the Lodge Room Tuesday July 7, 2026 at 7pm The Lodge Room is located at 104 N Ave 56, 2nd floor, Los Angeles 90042Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble celebrating their debut album Groove in the Face of Adversity and the 50th Anniversary of the Grateful Dead's Blues For Allah Tues July 7th at the Lodge Room in Highland Park. For more information & tickets visit lodgeroomhlp.com and https://www.kpfk.org/ click on the show banner for Don Was & the Pan Detroit Ensemble show July 7th at the Lodge Room. We'll see you there! 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.Source: https://donwas.com/Source: lodgeroomhlp.comSource: https://www.jambase.com/show/don-was-the-pan-detroit-ensemble-lodge-room-20260707Send us Fan MailSupport the show@profileswithmaggielepique@maggielepique

How did a personal tragedy influence one of the most essential party anthems in the new wave canon? This week on One Song, Diallo & LUXXURY break down the B-52's “Love Shack” with legendary Grammy award-winning producer, director and president of Blue Note Records, Don Was. They dive into how the track began as a 10+ minute long jam, outline the influences from classic Motown and Stax records and Don shares the surprisingly emotional story behind the iconic “Tin Roof Rusted” breakdown. Songs Discussed: “Love Shack” - The B-52's “Walk The Dinosaur” - Was (Not Was) “Numbers” - Kraftwerk “Mesopotamia” - The B-52's “Tell Me That I'm Dreaming” - Was (Not Was) “Dancing In The Street” - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas “I Love a Man in Uniform” - Gang of Four “Fun House” - The Stooges “Cold Sweat (Parts 1 & 2)” - James Brown and The Famous Flames “Candy” - Iggy Pop “Cool Jerk” - The Capitols “House Of The Rising Sun” - The Animals “Hold On, I'm Comin'” - Sam & Dave “Gimme Some Lovin'” - The Spencer Davis Group “Express Yourself” - Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band “Express Yourself” - N.W.A. “Cars” - Gary Numan Diallo & LUXXURY Talk About Music on Patreon One Song Spotify Playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe is featuring Saxophonist Sonny Rollins from his 1957 Blue Note Records recording, titled “A Night At The Village Vanguard, Vol 1.”

Herbie Hancock-Speak Like A Child (Blue Note Records) Released Summer of 1968 Speak Like a Child is one of the more lyrical and introspective recordings in the catalog of Herbie Hancock. Released on Blue Note Records in 1968, the album reflects Hancock's growing interest in subtle orchestration and melodic simplicity following the more harmonically dense work of his earlier recordings. Rather than a traditional trumpet-sax frontline, Hancock chose the unusual combination of flugelhorn, bass trombone, and alto flute, creating a warm, floating ensemble sound. The music emphasizes spacious melodies, gentle rhythms, and impressionistic harmonies. Pieces like the title track and “Riot” highlight Hancock's gift for understated composition and ensemble color. Featuring musicians such as Thad Jones, Micky Roker and Ron Carter, the album stands as one of Hancock's most delicate and emotionally resonant Blue Note recordings. (S5-EP15)

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.I chatted with Chilean saxophonist Melissa Aldana: her new ballads album Filin presents songs drawn from Cuba's Filin music tradition and has just been released on Blue Note Records.Thanks to Melissa for allowing me to play extracts from Filin alongside our conversation.Get in touch to let me know what you think!Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."Support the showRead reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.ukFollow me on instagram.com/hilseabrookFollow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Episode 348: Kristina Train is a singer and songwriter who should be on more people's radar. Her remarkable resume was built in the jazz world (Blue Note Records and touring with Herbie Hancock), but the Savannah, GA native has always shown mastery for a seductive strain of country soul. That goes explicit on the powerful yet subtle 2025 album County Line. Craig speaks with Train about her critically acclaimed albums of the 2010s and her decade or so as a Nashvillian.  

Presented by SmartStop Self Storage, this week's episode of SheEO Lead-In, we listen to our host, Rebecca Jones, engaging in a thought-provoking discussion with Gabrielle Cavassa and Sophia Lee, Artist & Manager of Gabrielle Cavassa & Sophia Lee Management. Gabrielle and Sophia discuss their partnership and career journeys. Gabrielle highlights her perseverance, including multiple attempts and rejections before winning a singing competition. Sophia, initially a fan, transitioned from visual arts to management, finding her skills aligned with the role. They emphasize the importance of boldness, self-belief, and overcoming imposter syndrome. Gabrielle's debut album with Blue Note Records is set for release in April, with singles starting in early February. They also touch on the challenges of balancing life and work, the impact of mean behavior among women, and the need for support and community in male-dominated fields.We want to thank our incredible sponsor, SmartStop Self Storage, a leader in self storage real estate, and a company that upholds its core principles of leading together, embracing change and enhancing everyone's journey. To learn more about SmartStop, please visit SmartStop Self Storage. Thank you for being a part of the SheEO Lead-In community!  Please be sure to share our episodes and subscribe to this storage vault of wisdom and knowledge, built by women and for women.

The Pan-Detroit Ensemble is the new band from native Detroiter, Grammy-winning producer and longtime Blue Note Records president Don Was. Their debut album, Groove In The Face of Adversity, was released this year and on Monday January 12 the group will perform at the Blue Note. Was joins us for a Listening Party.

This episode originally aired on January 6th 2025 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.

Show #1131 Beardo's Birthday Bash 2025 01. Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite - What The Hell Is Going On? (3:06) (100 Years Of Blues, Alligator Records, 2020) 02. Johnny Cash - Cocaine Blues (2:45) (At Folsom Prison, Columbia Records, 1968) 03. Ten Years After - Real Life Blues (4:35) (Pure Blues, Chrysalis Records, 1995) 04. Tracy Nelson - Seesaw (3:47) (The Soul Sessions, Rounder Records, 2009) 05. Little Feat - Forty-Four Blues / How Many More Years (6:32) (Little Feat, Warner Bros Records, 1971) 06. Hour Glass - B.B. King Medley (7:11) (Duane Allman-An Anthology, Capricorn Records, 1972) 07. James Harman - Helsinki Laundromat Blues (9:39) (Mark Hummel's Blues Harp Meltdown Vol. 1, Mountain Top Productions, 2001) 08. Tom Waits - The Soul Of A Man (3:30) (God Don't Never Change, Alligator Records, 2016) 09. Hans Theessink - Where The Southern Crosses The Dog (4:33) (Journey On, Blues Groove Records, 1997) 10. Tedeschi Trucks Band - The Storm (6:35) (Made Up Mind, Masterworks, 2013) 11. Ann Peebles - I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down (2:46) (45 RPM Single, Hi Records, 1972) 12. Washboard Chaz Blues Trio - On The Street (2:38) (On The Street, self-release, 2010) 13. Tino Gonzales & Los Reyes Del K.O. - We All Lose (5:09) (Funky Tortillas, Blues Boulevard, 2009) 14. Curved Air - Hide And Seek (6:17) (Air Conditioning, Warner Bros Records, 1970) 15. Dorothy Ellis - Drill Daddy Drill (3:01) (45 RPM Single, Federal Records, 1952) 16. Fleetwood Mac - Oh Well (Pts.1+2) (8:53) (45 RPM Single, Reprise Records, 1969) 17. Bobby Bland - Member's Only (4:10) (Member's Only, Malaco Records, 1985) 18. Carlos Del Junco & The Blues Mongrels - My Favourite Uncle (4:12) (Mongrel Mash, Big Reed Records, 2011) 19. Cassandra Wilson - Last Train To Clarksville (5:16) (New Moon Daughter, Blue Note Records, 1995) 20. Elles Bailey - Hell Or High Water (3:43) (Road I Call Home, Outlaw Music, 2019) 21. Mick Clarke - New Star Over Texas (4:28) (Tell The Truth, BGO Records, 1991) 22. Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado - Long Forgotten Track (4:25) (Too Many Roads, Ruf Records, 2014) 23. Sue Foley - Dallas Man (3:30) (Pinky's Blues, Stony Plain Records, 2021) 24. Frank Zappa - Little Umbrellas (3:04) (Hot Rats, Bizarre/Reprise Records, 1969) Bandana Blues is and will always be a labor of love. Please help Spinner deal with the costs of hosting & bandwidth. Visit www.bandanablues.com and hit the tipjar. Any amount is much appreciated, no matter how small. Thank you.

Ay, yo!Life be life-in' right now, and I'm feelin' it; the usual stress of holiday hosting and shopping and scheduling and all the other stuff has my mind crinkled and my right shoulder blade in a knot.It's a lot.Sometimes, though, a little dose of blessing floats your way, and I couldn't be more grateful to share with you that I had the pleasure of meeting (and sitting with) the beautiful and the savvy, the sharp and the hilarious, the talented and ambitious, Kimology!That's right.Kim is a daughter and a sister. She's a flippin' playwright and a singer. You might see her modeling, or you might catch her making short films. She's featuring in videos and on Tech N9ne tracks. She's got her own (The Kimology Show) progrum, and co-hosts another (But Did You Listen to the Album?). And atop all that, she was kind enough to join me for Episode No. 194.Few people know this (and it doesn't matter outside of my sphere), but this is a hard gig to maintain when it comes to the soliciting of strangers, the interview prep, the editing and the uploading.Seldom -- and I do mean seldom -- do I interact with someone so lovely, so prompt, and so willing to come share a piece of this thing I curate. And, boy am I lucky that my algorithmic signals crossed paths with Kim's.We talked about family, growing up, performing, directing, producing, writing, singing, recording, and a ton more.We also talked a little bit about a few of Kim's favorite albums. Those were these:Bad (1987), Michael JacksonBoyz II Men's Cooleyhighharmony (1991)T.E.V.I.N. (1991), Tevin CampbellToni Braxton's self-titled release (1993)Never Say Never (1998), BrandyKim is @iamkimology on Instagram. Both of her shows can be viewed on YouTube, and the But Did You Listen to the Album? podcast has an IG handle as well; it's @bdyltapod. So, please subscribe to both of her situations, and support a lady that's doing good, is good, and will brighten your week.'Preciate you for reading this.copyright disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. All those things considered, I do not own the rights to the audio clips contained within this episode. They are snippets of one of the greatest album-opening tracks of all time, "Hot Sauce," by Big John Patton. You can find it leading off his 1986, six-track ripper, Blue John, c/o Blue Note Records and Capitol Records, LLC.

Celebrate the December birthday of the late, great jazz organist Jimmy Smith by listening to his recordings with the Avenue jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery. Jimmy Smith was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, in 1928. He began his career on piano before switching to the organ in the early 1950s, developing a revolutionary sound that blended bebop and blues with deep gospel roots. In 1956, Smith signed with Blue Note Records, where he quickly became a sensation with groundbreaking albums like The Sermon, Back at the Chicken Shack, and Midnight Special. Today, Jimmy Smith is recognized as one of the most influential musicians in the history of jazz—and the most important figure in establishing the Hammond B-3 organ as a leading instrument in the genre. Jimmy Smith performed on Indiana Avenue in 1961 at the Pink Poodle nightclub. But his strongest connection to Naptown came in 1966, when he entered the studio with guitarist Wes Montgomery. Those sessions produced two albums: Jimmy & Wes: The Dynamic Duo and The Further Adventures of Jimmy and Wes. At the time, Jimmy Smith and Wes Montgomery were two of the most recognizable instrumental voices in jazz, each with a massive audience of devoted listeners. Expectations were high for their collaboration. Jazz fans were not disappointed. Jimmy and Wes shared a rare chemistry in the studio, and critics have since cited these sessions as some of the finest recordings of Jimmy Smith's career.

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.For this episode, I had a great chat with multi-instrumentalist Orphy Robinson, who I've always admired as a musician but also as an influence on the music business and education. Orphy is currently Artist-in-Residence at Cambridge Jazz Festival 2025 and we discuss how that happened, as well as lots of discussion of his background in music. Do check out the list of events happening and get along to hear some great jazz if you're anywhere nearby.This is a longer episode - let me know what you think about shorter or longer episodes.Thanks to Orphy for allowing me to use clips from both When Tomorrow Comes and The Vibes Describes, both on the highly prestigious Blue Note Records, alongside our conversation.Get in touch to let me know what you think!Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."Support the showRead reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.ukFollow me on instagram.com/hilseabrookFollow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Episode 92: Joe Lovano. Joe Lovano is one of the greatest musicians of all time. A Grammy-winning saxophonist who's been on the cover of DownBeat magazine multiple times (as well as many others), a Blue Note Records legend with 25 releases, a Berklee alum, and he holds the Gary Burton Chair in Jazz Performance at Berklee College of Music, which he's had since 2001. He also happens to be my cousin and one of the biggest inspirations and mentors in my life. This was our first time ever doing something like this together. A 3-hour deep dive interview that covers (nearly) his entire career. We go into our family history, growing up in Cleveland, our Sicilian roots, his father Tony “Big T” Lovano, and how that shaped his sound and spirit. We talk about his time with Elvin Jones, Jack DeJohnette, John Scofield, Charlie Haden, Esperanza Spalding, Michael Brecker, McCoy Tyner, Paul Motian, Bill Frisell, Hank Jones, Dave Holland, Joshua Redman, Al Foster, and many more. Joe shares lessons from decades of leading bands, developing tone, mentoring young players, and living a full creative life with his wife of 50 years, Judi Silvano. Joe is one of the greatest musicians alive, a music historian, and an incredible educator and mentor. Here is my interview with one of my favorite people, Joe Lovano.The Music Settlement Scholarship Donation: https://www.themusicsettlement.org/donate?utm_source=Master+List&utm_campaign=a5cff9ca09-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_JoeLovano2025&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1bd2f9c4a7-a5cff9ca09-434756824 ‘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! https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Joe: https://www.instagram.com/joelovanojazz/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Escondido and San Diego's very own Gabrielle Cavassa, a renowned jazz vocalist recently signed by Blue Note Records, joins Drew Schlosberg, the Host, and Charles Parisi, the CEO of Cloudcast Media, to discuss her success, journey, and challenges, as well as her recent virtuoso performance at the San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival.  About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Please put your hands together and give a warm welcome to the Badass Records Podcast stage...Andrew Dodderidge, ladies and gentlemen!Andrew is a son, a sibling, and a lover of both music and movies. He's a guy that dabbles in photography, but really gets the creative grease hot when it comes to putting words in print. In fact, he does that very thing for Kansas City's very own, The Pitch.My guest for Episode No. 184 was kind enough to share a little bit of time with me a few Saturdays ago, and we chatted family, growing up, a Kansas state-college house divided like no other, writing and editing, loss and longing.We also managed to chat a little bit about a few of Andrew's favorite albums, which were these:Big Star's #1 Record (1972)Alligator (2005), The NationalThousand Foot Krutch's Welcome to the Masquerade (2009)Home, Like NoPlace Is There (2014), The HotelierCharli XCX's How I'm Feeling Now (2020)Follow Andrew on Instagram at @andrewdodderidge, but also -- he's more active on Twitter. And please be sure to check out Andrew's writing for The Pitch at thepitchkc.com/author/andrew-dodderidge. Many thanks to not only Andrew, but to all of the fine, fine folks at The Pitch that continue to do the heavy lifting to keep that publication alive. Our city is greater for both your efforts and your results.And thanks to those of you that continue to support the progrum.copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the audio clips contained within this episode. Or any episode, really. In this particular case, I have lifted said snippets from a tune called, "Sugar Craft." It's a track by Medeski, Martin & Wood, and it comes from their 1998 release, Combustication, which is just an absolute treat of a record created by one of the finest trios to ever grace American-rock stages. And we have access to said album c/o Blue Note Records.

Trumpeter/composer Lee Morgan (born July 10, 1938) first rose to national prominence as a teenager with Dizzy Gillespie's big band. Becoming one of the most prominent hard bop trumpet soloists, he spent years with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, eschewing forming his own bands even as he issued numerous recordings as a leader in his own right. His recording of his tune "The Sidewinder" became an unexpected hit for Blue Note Records, leading to a scramble of the label to replicate that success for years after, with no success. Morgan was tragically struck down at the age of 33 in 1972, after an altercation with his common-law wife during a gig in NYC, cutting short what was a mercurial career for the influential trumpet player.

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.

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]

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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

“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

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

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