Sonny Clark
‘Sonny’s Crib’: How Pianist Sonny Clark Made His Home At Blue Note
His second album for Blue Note, ‘Sonny’s Crib’ established the short-lived pianist as an in-demand giant in the jazz world.
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Features9 months ago‘Minor Move’: A Major Revelation In Tina Brooks’ Life
Shelved after its original recording, ‘Minor Move’ was saxophonist Tina Brooks’ debut recording as a bandleader for Blue Note. It sounds revelatory today.
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In-Depth9 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.
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Features10 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.
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Features2 years ago
Blue Note 1500 Series: Everything You Need To Know
Setting the benchmark for modern jazz, the Blue Note 1500 series helped to give the record label its identity, while providing a goldmine for collectors.
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Features3 years ago
‘Cool Struttin’’: Sonny Clark’s Giant Leap Towards Hard Bop Hipness
A quintessential example of hard bop, ‘Cool Struttin’’ found pianist Sonny Clark putting Blue Note’s pioneering modern jazz on the map.
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News5 years ago
Revered Jazz Drummer Louis Hayes Signs With Blue Note
Revered jazz drummer Louis Hayes has signed with Blue Note, and will release a tribute album to Horace Silver, with whom he played in the 1950s, in May.
