March 7, 2019
The accessible and enjoyable material on this Blue Note album was not released for the first time until 1986. The popular Three Sounds (pianist Gene Harris, bassist Andy Simpkins, and drummer Bill Dowdy) perform mostly standards on the album, infusing their swinging music with funk, soul, and sincere feeling. Highlights include Randy Weston’s “Babe’s Blues” and “Work Song.” ~ Scott Yanow
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 John Medeski,... 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 Harris)” and features an... read more
