June 9, 2014
The incredible run of albums recorded for Blue Note in 1964 stands as one of the most formidable outputs in recorded history. Horace Silver “Song For My Father,” Eric Dolphy “Out To Lunch,” Wayne Shorter “Speak No Evil,” and many more classic albums celebrate their 50th anniversary this year. Explore the sound of “1964” with our playlist on Rdio, Beats & Spotify: https://smarturl.it/BlueNote1964
Pianist Paul Cornish is set to release his stunning Blue Note debut You’re Exaggerating! on August 22, a powerfully lyrical album featuring bassist Joshua Crumbly and drummer Jonathan Pinson with a special guest appearance by guitarist Jeff Parker on the new single “Palindrome” out today. A mission statement for... read more
On NUEVA TIMBA, the new album from Cuban-born pianist Harold López-Nussa, the jazz vanguard meets multiple eras of Cuba’s musical history with results that are at once accessible, life-affirming, and strikingly accomplished. The album, which will be released Sept. 5, features a core of unmatched talent—Harold’s... read more