The artists blue note recorded represent the pillars of jazz. Excellent history of blue note records from its earliest years, the author mostly writes about what matters, the music. Jazz record center blue note records by frederick cohen bnr book hc hardback 112 pgs. Lion and his friend max margulis booked time in a studio to record some of the artists at hammonds concert, and blue note records was born. High quality blue note inspired tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world. Shop official blue note records merch, vinyl records, shirts and more. Hank mobley soul station 84031 serial logo series t shirt larry young unity 84221 serial logo. This hard cover edition is the complete compilation of the original volumes published nearly two decades ago. Margulis wrote up a mission statement that was to guide blue note through the coming decades. 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. Two hundred color photographs of the album sleeves, an informative history of the blue note record music lovers have been attracted to the distinct style and sleek sound of jazz since its birth at.
Established in 1939 by alfred lion and max margulis, it derived its name from the blue notes of jazz and the blues. The vital task of record pressing moved overnight from plastylite nj, who had pressed all blue notes to date. Kenny burell midnight blue 84123 serial logo series t shirt hank mobley soul station 84031 serial logo series t shirt blue note records. A blue note records book, a beautifully illustrated history of the label, entitled uncompromising expression will be published in november. Fred cohens book remains the most reliable source for first pressing information. Blue note records founded january 6, 1939, new york. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Blue note records is an american jazz record label owned by universal music group and operated under capitol music group. Buy products related to blue note records and see what customers say about blue.
Rudy van gelder studio in his parents living room in hackenack, new jersey. Blue note is unquestionably the most iconic jazz label there has ever been. Gelder, a recording engineer working from home in hackensack, new jersey. Tune up your inner music fan with blues, soul and rock and roll apparel and accessories from bluescentric. The label was responsible for some of the worlds finest jazz releases, boosting a roster that included greats fats navarro, bud powell, thelonious monk, sonny rollins among others. Custom design short sleeve t shirt with dexter gordons trademarked signature and a classic blue note rehearsal session photo by legendary jazz photographer francis wolff. Blue note records 1750 north vine street hollywood, ca 90028 usa blue note records 150 fifth avenue new york, ny 10011 usa ca. New york, ny 10104 usa contact info obsolete 19571958. Blue note record shop in albany blue note record shop. Kenny burell midnight blue 84123 serial logo series t shirt blue note records. Blue note prints what other legendary label has artwork as collectible as the actual records.
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Blue note records was founded in new york by germanborn record executive alfred lion in 1939. Not to sound corny but its a throw back to yesteryear. 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. My knowledge of blue note in the 50s and 60s is pretty good but prior to that time it is pretty shaky. Jazztimes written by maxine gordon, sophisticated giant a biography presents the life and legacy of tenor saxophonist dexter gordon 19231990, one of the major innovators of modern jazz. As an independent collector with no editor or advertisers to please, i can offer. Blue note is a label that is mostly known for its releases in the jazz genre. The story of the fabled jazz label blue note records, with studio photos and ephemera, portraits and, most important, the worldfamous lp jacket art, groundbreaking not only for its. Jimi hendrix tshirts, muddy waters, janis, the band, howin wolf and many others, in sizes s5xl and 3xlt. Blue note reissues vinyl records, sacds, dvd audio. My only complaint is the authors obvious bias against the 70s. High quality blue note records inspired t shirts by independent artists and designers from around the world.
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From 1939 to 1967,wolff photographed nearly every blue note session. The album covers collected in this comprehensive volume under the wellknown blue note record label embody classic design and pioneering typography. The sale of blue note to the giant liberty records in mid1966 marked the end of an era. These long historically famous session photos from francis wolff are absolutely gorgeous and make for the perfect supplement to your blue note records collection. 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 currently operates in conjunction with decca records.