March 7, 2019
A Blue Note album finally reissued on CD in early 2004, Grant Green’s Goin’ West — like Feelin’ the Spirit — includes Herbie Hancock on piano, Reggie Workman on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums. Includes tunes like (can you believe?) “On Top of Old Smokey” and “Tumbling Tumbleweeds.” Only Green could carry this off, but he is the man when it comes to standards. ~ Michael Erlewine
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
