Launched by alfred lion way back in 1939, blue note records are bringing up the big seven five in style this year, with the announcement that they will be reissuing 100 iconic records from their sprawling catalogue which a cursory glance will tell you numbers close to 1,000 records. It housed blue note records at 47 west 63rd street. Lc 03 lc 003 flagship label of blue note records, a record company from new york. A combination of the record label variety, and engravings in the runout groove some refer to it as the dead wax or trail off the vinyl land between the end of the music grooves and the label will enable you to decide if a record is a first pressing, a later pressing though still. Blue note, one of the foremost jazz record labels, is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a vinyl initiative, releasing highlights from its massive catalog over the course of two years.
Each of the box set discs covers a specific era of the labels evolution, from. This became the first blue note lp to feature cover art from reid miles, whose crisp designs would become a symbol of the label s identity and jazz at large. This category has the following 7 subcategories, out of 7 total. Excellent history of blue note records from its earliest years, the author mostly writes about what matters, the music. Some of our staff have picked out essential albums from blue note records that should satisfy both the purist and the newcomer to go along with sonos studios brilliant exhibition celebrating the labels 75th anniversary a bit about blue notes history. Illustrated from thousands of firsthand examinations of blue note records comes this exhaustive guide to identifying the many details that determine what is and what is not an original blue note pressing. The label was in 1939 by alfred lion and max margulis, getting its name from the blue notes of blues and jazz, or notes sung a bit. Richard haverss book about blue note records, with its details of the inspirations. Through rare archival footage, current recording sessions and conversations with blue note artists, the film reveals a powerful mission and illuminates the vital connections between jazz and hip hop.
Deep groove and plastylite ear are gone from all liberty pressings. Blue note stands for more than just extraordinary music. Blue note is the most collectible of all the jazz labels. The author adequately outlines the origin and evolution of the company from 1939 through 2003. Nduduzo makhathini modes of communication letters from the underworlds. The sign reads 1116 block, 14 lot, and m manhattan. To millions of jazz fans around the world, blue note is more than a business, more than a back catalogue of extraordinary music, even more than an exciting sound and a distinctive look.
In 1966, blue note was sold to the giant liberty records, who maintained a modest flow of new blue note titles, including around 40 titles that had been recorded and prepared for release prior to the sale of blue note, whose first pressing was by liberty. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Blue note records celebrates 70 years of jazz from before bebop to the present day, some of the best jazz albums of all time have been issued by. The blue note press event was an audiophile and music lover blast.
Over the span of seventysix years, blue note has been a home at one time or another for almost every major and significant artist in jazz music. The book is the long awaited history of blue note and celebrates the legendary label in a 400page megafeast of text, photos, album sleeves and memorabilia. A bestselling anthology of over 400 covers from one of the most acclaimed record labels of all time. The period defined by 19534 is one of the most critical in blue notes history, since so many of the. Jun 11, 2014 blue note, one of the foremost jazz record labels, is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a vinyl initiative, releasing highlights from its massive catalog over the course of two years. Originally dedicated to recording traditional jazz and small group swing, the label switched its attention to modern jazz around 1947. Below is an excerpt from cooks blue note records, the biography book excerpt.
The photo was taken in the 1930s when the city took a photo of every building in new york city. Beyond the notes explores the unique vision behind the iconic jazz record label. Theres a lot of experimentation here, which is probably the reason i came to love this record. Mar 08, 2018 a revelatory, thrilling and emotional journey behind the scenes of blue note records, the pioneering label that gave voice to some of the finest jazz artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. A blue note records book, a beautifully illustrated history of the label, entitled uncompromising expression will be published in november. Yes, blue note records went into decline after the retirement of alfred lion. The history of blue note records from a record collectors perspective, supplemented with commentary regarding audio quality, a topic on which wiki editors and music journalists alike appear entirely oblivious. Blue note label guide the jazz record explorations. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Blue note records is arguably the single most recognizable record label in the history of recorded music.
Through rare archival footage, current recording sessions and conversations with blue note artists and people closely affiliated with the label, the film provides an intimate look behind the scenes and reveals an inspiring quest that. May 24, 2019 the history of blue note records from a record collectors perspective, supplemented with commentary regarding audio quality, a topic on which wiki editors and music journalists alike appear entirely oblivious. Blue note label guide the jazz record explorations into. Richard haverss book about blue note records, with its details of the inspirations and excesses of the labels major talents, amounts to a history of jazz itself. This book details the history of the label from its beginnings in 1939, along with a. Your cartridge is covering a lot more territory in that 1. Blue note records is an american jazz record label owned by universal music group and operated under capitol music group.
He is the coauthor of the books above and contributes to several jazz magazines. The tall building in the middle is 4749 west 63rd street. My only complaint is the authors obvious bias against the 70s. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. In blue note records, the biography, author richard cook tells the story of alfred lion and francis wolff, who formed the label in 1939. Blue note is unquestionably the most iconic jazz label there has ever been. We are always looking for soughtafter titles, and there are. Nov 14, 2014 the worlds most famous jazz label celebrated for its striking use of design as much as for its groundbreaking recordings is 75 this year. Seminal jazz label blue note has announced the inaugural edition of its new biannual, luxury box set subscription series. It contains 75 personally selected albums by don was, president of the label, including five albums never before reissued. The story of the fabled jazz label blue note records, with studio photos and ephemera, portraits. Most of the records were studio recordings produced by alfred lion or francis wolff.
This is the discography of blue note records, the american jazz record label. San rafael, ca opens august 9 smith rafael film center. Beyond the notes will play in the following us cities in july and august. Beyond the notes, chronicling the pioneering record label that gave voice to some of the finest and most iconic jazz artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. New york, ny 10104 usa contact info obsolete 19571958. A revelatory, thrilling and emotional journey behind the scenes of blue note records, the pioneering label that gave voice to some of the finest jazz artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.
New releases on this label run roughly from catalog numbers 4253 through 4375. In saying that, it may well be the most iconic record label of all time. Blue note records by frederick cohen jazz record center. As an independent collector with no editor or advertisers to please, i can offer opinion a little more freely, and often do. Glyn callingham is a walking encyclopedia on jazz of the 50s and 60s and runs the legendary rays jazz shop in london. Insightful scenes abound in the first full history of the most noted label in jazz history. Blue note records 75th anniversary special limited edition. A story of modern jazz 1997 full film december 20, 2015 founded by alfred lion, francis wolff and max margulis in 1939, the seminal jazz label blue note records recently celebrated its 75th anniversary and commemorated the milestone with an extensive vinyl reissue initiative. Click here to find out how much we can pay for your blue note records. Blue note records was founded when a german immigrant named alfred lion produced his first recording session with boogie woogie pianists albert ammons and meade lux lewis on january 6, 1939 in new york city. A revelatory, thrilling and emotional journey behind the scenes of blue note records with the film blue note records. The top ten blue note jazz records blue note 1500 series and blue note 40004400 series 10.
Discography of the blue note label blue note was started in new york city in 1938 by alfred w. Sell blue note record collection we buy blue note records online or at our nj music store. Jul 20, 2003 below is an excerpt from cooks blue note records, the biography book excerpt. Sep 06, 2010 a bestselling anthology of over 400 covers from one of the most acclaimed record labels of all time. If you already own the books dedicated to the blue note label album coversanniversary. Jan 06, 2009 blue note records celebrates 70 years of jazz from before bebop to the present day, some of the best jazz albums of all time have been issued by blue note records. The two main series were 1500, which ran from 1955 to 1958, and 4000, which ran c. Blue note records is an american jazz record label owned by universal music group and. Founded by alfred lion and max margulis in 1939, the label focused on jazz and built an important catalogue of traditional jazz and swing recordings through the. Our selection of favorite tracks from the blue note vaults, updated monthly so. They have a rich and long history, and as such there have been many label variations over the years, each with its own distinct characteristics. We have tried to swerve the obvious tunes that tend to get dropped on comps like the bestest blue note album in the whole wide world since the beginning of time ever part 6 you know the ones. It should only contain pages that are blue note records albums or lists of blue note records albums, as well as subcategories containing those things. The worlds most famous jazz label celebrated for its striking use of design as much as for its groundbreaking recordings is 75 this year.
Blue note recordscofounded in 1939 by alfred lion and francis wolffis dedicated to recording the greatest musicians in jazz history. Blue note records location 47 west 63rd street and other. Topics about blue note records albums in general should be placed in relevant topic categories. Founded by alfred lion and max margulis in 1939, the label focused on jazz and built an important catalogue of traditional jazz and swing recordings through the 1940s. In this landmark book, jazz writer cook coauthor of the penguin guide to jazz on cd presents a history of the label, from its 1939 start producing hot jazz and. The history of blue note is multi faceted, and there are several books published, post 2003, that concentrate on specific aspects of key individuals and events. Blue note is a label that is mostly known for its releases in the jazz genre.
Song for my father, sidewinder, cantaloup island, congoralre, blue bossa, maiden. In blue note records, the biography, author richard cook tells the story of alfred lion and. Jackie mcleanlet freedom ring1962 ny usa blue note mono lp, van gelder, ear. New york 23, ny usa contact info obsolete until ca. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. The label was in 1939 by alfred lion and max margulis, getting its name from the blue notes of blues and jazz, or notes sung a bit lower than the major scale for expressive purposes. Lp label guide record labels a c blue note blue note. Nearly double the price of the previous record setter for blue note. Established in 1939 by alfred lion and max margulis, it derived its name from the blue notes of jazz and the blues. Blue note records founded january 6, 1939, new york. The following history of the blue note record label is from the blue note website. Jazz record center blue note records by frederick cohen bnr book hc hardback 112 pgs. There are also around forty blue note titles in the blue note catalog, examples are 4193, 4196, 4204, 4206, 4209, and many others approaching the 4250 cutoff, which had been prepared for release prior to the sale of blue note, labels and covers printed, but were pressed subsequent to the company sale to liberty.
Blue note mark their 75th anniversary with mammoth reissue schedule. Blue note records 1750 north vine street hollywood, ca 90028 usa blue note records 150 fifth avenue new york, ny 10011 usa ca. A combination of the record label variety, and engravings in the runout groove some refer to it as the dead wax or trail off the vinyl land between the end of the music grooves and the label will enable you to decide if a record is a first pressing, a later pressing though still an original blue note pre1966, or a reissue. Below is a quick and simple blue note labelography for the serious and casual collector alike. In 1925, 16year old alfred lion noticed a concert poster for sam woodings orchestra near his favorite iceskating. To millions of jazz fans around the world, blue note is. By the time the label started putting out 12inch vinyls in 1956, monks star was on the rise, and it credited the reissue to both monk and jackson. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. Complete compliation of the original blue note volumes a timeless collectors piece for all music fans the cover art of blue note records is graham marsh and glyn callinghams classic collection of the finest record sleeves produced by the celebrated blue note record label.
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