Happy MLK Day to Our Community

The Blue Note Salutes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

We here at the Blue Note want to take a moment to salute and honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As an organization dedicated to both preserving and expanding jazz music, we wish to acknowledge the incredible debt that this art form owes to Dr. King. His life and work have inspired so many of the artists that have graced the Blue Note over the past quarter-century, and his efforts and sacrifice have opened innumerable opportunities for all of those who practice and appreciate this art form. In a year in which this club has witnessed so much history, we would be remiss if we did not salute a person who made such a profound impact on the world and cultural landscape of today.

Michelle Carr Tonight!

It looks to be a great night tonight as we continue our Monday Night Series with vocalist Michelle Carr. Having worked with such jazz luminaries as Nancy Wilson, Roy Hargrove and Christian McBride in addition to an extensive training in classical and musical theater, Michelle brings an eclectic mix of influences and diverse array of performing credits to the stage. Tonight she leads her own stellar band featuring Lonnie Plaxico on bass, Mark Whitfield on guitar, Aviv Cohen on drums and Sam Barsh on piano. And rounding out the performance will be an opening feature by 16 year old vocalist Alison Stuart. There are so few opportunities to catch young exciting jazz artists in nice settings at reasonable prices—you don’t want to miss this! Tickets are still available.

This Day in Jazz History...

20 years ago today, the Modern Jazz Quartet dazzled audiences at the Blue Note during a week-long engagement.

The Blue Note extends our best birthday wishes to the following musicians:

Horace Parlan

Joe Magnarelli

Keep up the good work and thanks for the music!

WIN FREE TICKETS TO DELFEAYO MARSALIS: A TRIBUTE TO ELVIN JONES!

A LIMITED NUMBER OF FREE TICKET PAIRS are being offered for DELFEAYO MARSALIS: A TRIBUTE TO ELVIN JONES From Tuesday through Sunday, not including Friday and Saturday nights. Marsalis and his band will be performing at the Blue Note from January 13 - 18. The contest will end on Friday, January 16, at 5:00pm ET. To win 2 free tickets to see the Delfeayo Marsalis: A Tribute to Elvin Jones, follow the directions below. We will contact you via email if you are a winner:

TO ENTER:

1. Email your name and phone number to contests@bluenote.net
2. In the Subject Line, please title your email "BN BLOG CONTEST - DELFEAYO MARSALIS"
3. Indicate which day and set (8pm or 10:30pm) you would like tickets for (any day except Friday & Saturday)

*If any of these instructions are not followed, you will not be included in the contest!

MOS DEF @ BLUE NOTE, JOSHUA REDMAN @ THE HIGHLINE BALLROOM

AT THE BLUE NOTE

MOS DEF

with
Robert Glasper, Chris Dave, Derrick Hodge & Casey Benjamin
Produced by Jill Newman Productions

January 23 - 25, 2009
[purchase tickets & more info]



JAZZ AT THE HIGHLINE BALLROOM

JOSHUA REDMAN
Double Trio
with Brian Blade, Larry Grenadier, Gregory Hutchinson & Ruben Rogers

January 20, 8pm [tickets & more info]
January 21, 8pm [tickets & more info]

The Highline Ballroom: Located at 431 W 16th St. between 9th and 10th Ave
(212) 414-5994, www.highlineballroom.com

BLAST FROM THE PAST: KEITH JARRETT, CHARLIE HADEN & PAUL MOTIAN

Keith Jarrett made a rare appearance at the Blue Note in 1994, resulting in a Live at the Blue Note release on ECM. Here he appears with Charlie Haden and drummer Paul Motian, who will be at the Blue Note all week with Bill Frisell and Ron Carter.