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One of the best jazz vibraphonists, Milt Jackson

Good Vibrations: 25 Of The Best Jazz Vibraphonists

From those who dazzled with their virtuosity to groundbreaking innovators, these are some of the best jazz vibraphonists to ever grab the mallets.

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In-Depth8 months ago

Blue Note Records: A Short History Of A Jazz Institution

Founded in 1939 by Alfred Lion, Blue Note is loved, respected, and revered as one of the most important record labels in the history of music.

Features8 months ago

The 50 Greatest Blue Note Albums

Blue Note is unquestionably the most iconic jazz label there's ever been. Here are 50 highlights from the legendary imprint.

Features9 months ago

‘Mode For Joe’: When Joe Henderson Delivered An Exciting Glimpse Of Jazz’s Future

On 'Mode For Joe,' Joe Henderson delivers an exciting glimpse of the future while managing to keep one foot in the hard-bop past.

Features9 months ago

‘The Kicker’: Bobby Hutcherson’s First Blue Note Recording Session

An album that captures the young vibraphonist acknowledging jazz tradition before he traveled to other, less-frequented, musical destinations.

Joe Chambers Samba de Maracatu album out now

News9 months ago

Joe Chambers Returns To Blue Note With ‘Samba de Maracatu’ Album

A legendary jazz sideman, Chambers previously played on landmark Blue albums from artists such as Wayne Shorter and Bobby Hutcherson.

Features10 months ago

‘The New Thing’: The Subversive Bridge From Bop To Free Jazz

In between bebop’s waning days and the full flowering of free jazz, a crafty cadre of forward-thinking artists gave jazz new wings.

News1 year ago

Blue Note’s Tone Poet Audiophile Series Resumes With Titles By Bobby Hutcherson & More

Launched in 2019, the Tone Poet series features all-analog, 180g audiophile vinyl reissues that are mastered from the original master tape.

News1 year ago

Trailblazing Stars Of Jazz, Soul & R&B Line Up For ‘Blue Note Re:imagined’ Album

The upcoming record features new interpretations of music originally created by trailblazing figures such as Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and Bobby Hutcherson.

News3 years ago

Blue Note To Release Joel Ross’ Debut Album, ‘KingMaker’

Blue Note Records are set to release the 23-year-old, Chicago-born star's debut on 3 May.

News3 years ago

‘Blue Note Review Volume Two’ Offers More Vintage And Modern-Day Treasures

The new release follows the sellout success of the first volume and is again curated by Blue Note president Don Was.

News5 years ago

Vibraphone Legend Bobby Hutcherson RIP

Born in 1941, he recorded over 40 albums, many for Blue note Records and his vibraphone playing was both unique and brilliant. Bobby Hutcherson RIP

News7 years ago

Sax Giant Charles Lloyd Signs To Blue Note

Storied saxophone player Charles Lloyd has signed with Blue Note, and will have his first album for the label in more than 30 years released in April.