Beyond being an incredible piano player, Kenny Werner is a gifted and giving educator. His Book "Effortless Mastery" has inspired musicians all over the world to believe in themselves and the music they make. Kenny, who has recorded three records on the Blue Note's in-house record label Half Note Records (Peace, Democracy, Delirium Blues Project), talks about Effortless Mastery and plays effortlessly in the clip below:
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Monday, February 23, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
BLAST FROM THE PAST: KENNY WHEELER DOCUMENTARY 1977
This documentary aired on BBC about the great trumpeter Kenny Wheeler in 1977 and we re-broadcasted in February of 2005. Thankfully Kenny is still playing strong today!
Monday, February 9, 2009
New Series on the Blue Note Blog: Modern Jazz Sounds Series
While The Blast From The Past evokes great moments and memories in jazz history, it is just as important, if not more important, to highlight what is going on today in jazz. Jazz, being a progressive music, thrives on innovation and creativity, and thus, The Modern Jazz Sounds Series will highlight some of today's finest jazz musicians from all over the world. The first Modern Jazz Sounds video will highlight The Fly Trio with Mark Turner, Larry Grenadier and Jeff Ballard who have been developing nicely over the years. Here they are playing at The Sunset club in Paris a few years ago.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
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!
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!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
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!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
MOS DEF @ BLUE NOTE, JOSHUA REDMAN @ THE HIGHLINE BALLROOM
AT THE BLUE NOTEMOS 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 BALLROOMJOSHUA 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
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