Julian Lage has shared his latest single “Talking Drum” from the guitarist’s fifth Blue Note release Scenes From Above due out January 23, 2026. The album marks his second collaboration with GRAMMY Award-winning producer Joe Henry and first with a striking new quartet featuring keyboardist... read more
On January 30, vibraphonist Joel Ross will release his 5th Blue Note album Gospel Music, a sonic interpretation of the biblical story and an exploration of his faith that delivers a message of hope and love. The album is introduced today with the lead track “Wisdom Is Eternal (For Barry... read more
In a historic musical collaboration bridging two of America’s most profound genres, the “Maestro” Ron Carter and the “Choirmaster” Ricky Dillard announce the expectation of their groundbreaking collaborative album, Sweet, Sweet Spirit. Merging the lively and expert backing of Dillard’s... read more
Announcing the next run of titles in the Classic Vinyl Reissue Series, which presents all-analog 180g vinyl reissues that are mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes and manufactured at Optimal. Curated by Cem Kurosman, the series continues its exploration of the extensive Blue Note... read more
On Dec. 5, Blue Note Records will release Motion II by Out Of/Into featuring pianist Gerald Clayton, alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, vibraphonist Joel Ross, drummer Kendrick Scott, and bassist Matt Brewer. The all-star collective—which was initially founded as the Blue Note Quintet in... read more
Guitar virtuoso Julian Lage has announced the January 23 release of Scenes from Above, his fifth Blue Note album, the second made in collaboration with revered producer Joe Henry, and his first with a striking new quartet featuring keyboardist John Medeski, bassist Jorge Roeder, and drummer Kenny... read more
Announcing the 2026 line-up for the Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series! The acclaimed series is produced by the “Tone Poet” Joe Harley and presents definitive audiophile quality vinyl reissues that are mastered all-analog directly from the original master tapes by Kevin Gray of Cohearent... read more
Congratulations to our Blue Note nominees for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards!
Best Jazz Instrumental Album: Branford Marsalis – Belonging
The saxophonist’s Blue Note debut is a full album interpretation of Keith Jarrett’s 1974 ECM album of the same name featuring Marsalis’ longtime... read more