Blue note records beyond the notes 2018 film complet

Blue note records was founded in the 1930s and has played a vital role in the development of jazz for more than 60 years. New york 23, ny usa contact info obsolete until ca. Lc 03 lc 003 flagship label of blue note records, a record company from new york. A reissue of the 48 herbie nichols recordings formerly out on the limitededition fivelp mosaic box set, this threecd package from 1997 has the pianistcomposers greatest work. Beyond the notes is a 90minute film written and directed by sophie huber chronicling the story of blue note records, a label that boasts a rich and storied history, and which is also arguably. I had read about the rudy van gelder studio, but this is the first time i could see it on film and that was nice. The film explores the vision behind the iconic american jazz record label. Blue note records beyond the notes 2018 kaleidescape. Jazz record center blue note records by frederick cohen bnr book sc spiral bound softcover 112 pgs. Color of noize due out june 26 on blue note records is the band, the concept, and the album, and if that name evokes more questions than answers for you, then youre reading it right. This 1997 documentary covers all the bases the background and perspective of blue note s founder, alfred lion, the recording session atmosphere, the enthusiasm and dedication of the musicians, francis wolffs photographs, reid miles covers and rudy van gelders sound.

Every so often a new singer emerges whos able to assimilate multiple musical touchstones and still come off sounding remarkably fresh and unburdened by the past. Blue note records is arguably the single most recognizable record label in the history of recorded music. Beyond the notes will screen at the 38th san francisco jewish film festival sfjff. Important works by some of the greatest jazz musicians in history john. Founded by alfred lion and max margulis in 1939, the label focused on jazz and built an important catalogue of traditional jazz and swing recordings through the 1940s. Beyond the notes is celebrating its world premiere at the tribeca film festival. It features guest appearances from frida lyngstad, sam brown, miller anderson, thijs van leer, pete york, and trondheim soloists. Through current recording sessions, rare archive and conversations with iconic blue note artists, the film reveals an intimate perspective of a legacy. With ambrose akinmusire, art blakey, clifford brown, john coltrane. To millions of jazz fans around the world, blue note is more than a business, more than a back catalogue of extraordinary music, even more than an exciting sound and a distinctive look. Alfred and frank, i never got the sense of pressure from them, to create in any kind of way other than what might come out of me, shares herbie hancock in an interview from the film. Blue note a story of modern jazz 1997 rotten tomatoes. The 27yearold, nashvillebased singer, songwriter and pianist counts such stylists as billie holiday, ella fitzgerald, nina simone, roberta flack and norah jones as her heroes, but as.

Beyond the notes explores the vision behind the iconic american jazz record label. Through rare archive, current recording sessions and conversations with influential blue note musicians of different generations, the film reveals. Blue note records listen and stream free music, albums. Duke ellington money jungle lp tone poet series gregory porter all rise. The complete blue note recordings herbie nichols songs. Through current recording sessions, rare archive and conversations with iconic blue note artists, the film reveals an intimate perspective of a legacy that continues to be vital in todays political climate. In 1982, lourie and cuscuna started mosaic records as a byproduct of trying to convince current owner capitol records to restart blue note. Many thanks for sharing this fantastic selection of the labels music. Beyond the notes is a studio album by former deep purple keyboard player jon lord, released in 2004.

A music documentary about the legendary label blue note records. The vital task of record pressing moved overnight from plastylite nj, who had pressed all blue notes to date. Music matters has been reissuing classic blue note jazz records since 2007. The film is set to premiere at the tribeca film festival in new york in april 2018.

Although his originals were often quite orchestral in. The title notes of blue refers to his recent fascination with vintage rural blues that informed this batch of songs, but the lyrical fragments scavenged from ancient blues numbers and the bursts of slide guitar only do so much to give this album a distinctive outlook. Sophie huber talks about her blue note documentary, beyond. In 1939, alfred lion and francis wolff founded the legendary jazz label blue note records in new york. Through rare archival footage, current recording sessions and conversations with blue note artists, the film reveals a powerful mission and illuminates the vital connections between jazz and hip hop. Blue note records is the subject of this fascinating. Blue note is a label that is mostly known for its releases in the jazz genre. A story of modern jazz, director julian benedikt explores the labels ascendance, beginning with lion and wolffs emigration from nazi germany to new york city, where their mutual passion for jazz blossomed and. Illustrated from thousands of firsthand examinations of blue note records comes this exhaustive guide to identifying the many details that determine what is and what is not an original blue note pressing. Beyond the notes by mira film on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Blue note recordss profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Sophie hubers film, though sanctioned by the jazz record label, is no hagiography, interviewing key players and adding fantastic rostrum. Our first releases were complete blue note collections by thelonious monk and albert ammonsmeade lux lewis.

Glenn kenny, the new york times critics pick jazz may be a quintessentially american art form, but it is europeans who make some of the best jazz documentaries, with the captivating blue note records. After the premiere a live concert will be held, presenting robert glasper, kendrick scott and derrick hodge. Beyond the notes, chronicling the pioneering record label that gave voice to some of the finest and most iconic jazz artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Since 1968, so many japanese pressings of blue note titles had been released in japan by toshiba musical industries, king records and toshiba emi. This tidy, thoughtful film gets at jazzs joy and pain. Premiered at the tribeca film festival in 2018 intimate perspective of a label legacy that continues to be vital today. A revelatory, thrilling and emotional journey behind the scenes of blue note records, the pioneering label that gave voice to some of the. This is the story of two friends, united by a passionate love for jazz, and their belief in equality and freedom for every person. Beyond the notes by sophie huber takes you inside the world of blue note records, told via interviews and archival footage. Starring ambrose akinmusire, michael cuscuna, lou donaldson, and robert glasper. Most of the records were studio recordings produced by alfred lion or francis wolff. Sfjff runs july 19 august 5, 2018 in the san francisco bay area.

This is the perfect followup to the new documentary the blue note story which i just saw. Through rare archive, current recording sessions and conversations with influential blue note musicians of different generations, the film reveals an inspiring quest. Herbie hancock the prisoner lp tone poet series duke ellington money jungle lp tone poet series blue note records. New york, ny 10104 usa contact info obsolete 19571958. The jury is of the opinion that this film tells the story of blue note in a congenial way and is therefore a convincing example of what a documentary film can achieve at best. Beyond the notes explores the unique vision behind the iconic jazz record label. Blue note records 1750 north vine street hollywood, ca 90028 usa blue note records 150 fifth avenue new york, ny 10011 usa ca. Jazz record center blue note records by frederick cohen bnr book hc hardback 112 pgs. Really looking forward to this release in uk online. Sophie huber, how does a swiss woman from bern get to make a film about the renowned american blue notejazz label. Over the span of seventysix years, blue note has been a home at one time or another for almost every major and significant artist in jazz music. The endless dialogue between music and culture is hubers prevailing theme, and it helps lift blue note. Since 1939, blue note artists have been encouraged to push creative boundaries in search of uncompromising expressions. It has dug deep into the catalog, remastering lesser known, infrequently heard titles, and done so with passionate attention to presenting the highest possible sound quality.

The sale of blue note to the giant liberty records in mid1966 marked the end of an era. Interviews and archival footage chronicle the rise of the eponymous record label and its artists who changed the face of music. Modern fable whose style evokes spirit of prewar french cinema and the carefullyphotographed look of tv advertising of. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I couldnt say it better than the blurb for the film. Watch new trailer for blue note documentary beyond the notes. Beyond the notes above an exercise in imageburnishing for the label. Golden mean plaza real myrrh pegasus flying down to rio zero gravity to the 10th power. The two main series were 1500, which ran from 1955 to 1958, and 4000, which ran c. Nelson george fri, simon kilmurry sat, don was and keith lewis aka qmillion riddim sun. Beyond the notes a revelatory, thrilling and emotional journey behind the scenes of blue note records with the film blue note records. This is the discography of blue note records, the american jazz record label.

A revelatory, thrilling and emotional journey behind the scenes of blue note records, the pioneering label that gave voice to some of the finest jazz artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Blue note nailed this combination often with artists like hancock. Beyond the notes is awarded with the german documentary film award opus gmbh music prize. This new film takes you behind the scenes of legendary. After the premiere a live concert will be held, presenting robert glasper, kendrick scottand derrick hodge. With his third record, 2time grammy winner derrick hodge unleashes his freest work yet. Explore the vision behind the iconic american jazz record label. Beyond the notes is a revelatory, thrilling and emotional journey behind the scenes of blue note records, the pioneering label that gave voice to some of the finest jazz artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Beyond the notes focuses a solid gaze on john coltranes blue train, a gamechanger that also invented a new sport, if you will, crossing populist, soulful jazz with a brave new world of firstglimpsed ideas. The finest in jazz since 1939 01 by richard havers isbn. Through rare archival footage, current recording sessions and conversations with blue note artists and people closely affiliated with the label, the film provides an intimate look behind the scenes and reveals an inspiring quest that.