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Everything Jazz @everythingjazz.bsky.social · 10h

After Branford Marsalis released his own interpretation of the classic 1974 Keith Jarrett album “Belonging” in 2025, Everything Jazz sat down with the saxophonist at Love Supreme festival to talk everything jazz.

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Belonging: Branford Marsalis in Conversation - Everything Jazz

An interview with jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis conducted at A Love Supreme festival in the UK 2025 by Everything Jazz's Jane Cornwell.

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Everything Jazz @everythingjazz.bsky.social · 1d

Charles Lloyd is an enigma in all the best ways. Now in his 88th year, the saxophonist/flautist is in the midst of a bright burst of mature creativity. October 2025 sees the release of “Figure in Blue”, his 12th album for Blue Note in ten years.

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Charles Lloyd In Conversation: Figure In Blue - Everything Jazz

A deep interview with jazz saxophonist and flautist Charles Lloyd about his 2025 album "Figure in Blue" on Blue Note.

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Blue Note Records @bluenoterecords.bsky.social · Sep 11

Baby Face Willette was born on this day September 11, 1933 in Little Rock, Arkansas. After appearing as a sideman with Lou Donaldson & Grant Green in 1961 the organist made 2 excellent Blue Note albums of his own: "Face to Face" and "Stop And Listen" store.bluenote.com/collections/...

Everything Jazz @everythingjazz.bsky.social · Sep 9

Bobby Hutcherson might be best-known for his albums in the post-bop and avant-garde jazz realm, but the vibraphonist always had a Latin tinge to his music. This came to a head on his 1975 album “Montara’.

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The Latin Vibes of Bobby Hutcherson's Montara - Everything Jazz

Jazz vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson released a brilliant Latin Jazz fusion album in 1975, "Montara". Read about it and buy at Everything Jazz

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Everything Jazz @everythingjazz.bsky.social · Sep 9

Grant Green shaped the sound of the jazz guitar throughout the 1960s on a bunch of formidable albums as a bandleader on Blue Note. In the early 1970s, he pivoted towards funk and soul.

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Grant Green As A Bandleader On Blue Note - Everything Jazz

Jazz guitarist Grant Green recorded a bunch of classic albums as a bandleader for Blue Note in the 1960s. Read about them at Everything Jazz.

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Everything Jazz @everythingjazz.bsky.social · Sep 8

Jazz – like the multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer, and producer, Jon Batiste – originated in New Orleans, Louisiana. Just like his home state, Batiste’s latest album ‘Big Money’ is a delicious mix of musical styles.

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Jon Batiste - The Big Ideas Behind Big Money - Everything Jazz

Jon Batiste’s latest album ‘Big Money’ is a delicious mix of musical styles; from soul, and roots, to country and reggae, all laid down on some seriously deep jazz foundations. Read & Buy on Everythin...

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Everything Jazz @everythingjazz.bsky.social · Sep 8

Hard bop piano legend Horace Silver is captured during his “Song For My Father”-era peak on this recently-discovered, beautifully-recorded 1965 Seattle club gig featuring Joe Henderson and Woody Shaw.

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Horace Silver in Seattle: Live At The Penthouse - Everything Jazz

The live album "Horace Silver in Seattle: Live At The Penthouse" was captured at a 1965 Seattle club gig with Joe Henderson and Woody Shaw.

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Everything Jazz @everythingjazz.bsky.social · Sep 8

Verve Vault is a new HQ jazz vinyl reissue series highlighting the rich catalogues of Verve and Impulse! Records. We have the full list of titles coming from October 2025 to March 2026.

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Verve Vault: A New HQ Vinyl Reissue Series - Everything Jazz

Verve Vault is a jazz vinyl reissue series from the catalogues of Verve and Impulse! Records. Find 2025/2026 titles and release dates here.

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Everything Jazz @everythingjazz.bsky.social · Aug 21

Charles Lloyd’s storied career is now well into its seventh decade. Since 2015, the iconic saxophonist and flautist released an extraordinary run of albums on Blue Note.

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A Guide to Charles Lloyd on Blue Note - Everything Jazz

Charles Lloyd, legendary jazz saxophonist and flautist, has found a home for his brilliant late-period work on Blue Note Records since 2018.

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Everything Jazz @everythingjazz.bsky.social · Aug 19

Oscar Peterson produced a long list of recordings, maintained a gruelling touring schedule, and nurtured a deep commitment to composing, while being deeply invested in friendship and teaching.

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Everything Jazz @everythingjazz.bsky.social · Aug 18

Although John Coltrane’s seminal album “A Love Supreme” was recorded at a time when stereo when becoming more prevalent, it was originally released in mono. Sterling Sound’s Ryan Smith has remastered a new mono edition, the first available in 50 years.

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John Coltrane - A Love Supreme Mono Edition - Everything Jazz

John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme" was originally released in 1965 in mono. Sterling Sound's Ryan Smith has remastered a new mono edition, the first available in 50 years. He explains the difference bet...

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Everything Jazz @everythingjazz.bsky.social · Aug 18

Harold López-Nussa is pushing the boundaries of Latin jazz while respecting its deep roots. The Cuban pianist is in a playful, experimental mood on his second session for Blue Note, “Nueva Timba”.

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Harold López-Nussa: Pushing Latin Jazz Forward - Everything Jazz

An interview with Latin Jazz pianist Harold Lopez-Nussa, who released his album "Nueva Timba" on Blue Note in 2025.

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Everything Jazz @everythingjazz.bsky.social · Aug 11

The Godfather of Soul, James Brown, was always a huge jazz fan. In 1969 he joined forces with his longstanding sideman Maceo Parker, master arranger Oliver Nelson, and drummer Louie Bellson to make a jazz record that crackles with funk and soul.

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James Brown: Soul on Top, Jazz at Heart - Everything Jazz

The Godfather of Soul, James Brown, was always a huge jazz fan. In 1969 he joined forces with his longstanding sideman Maceo Parker, master arranger Oliver Nelson, and drummer Louie Bellson to make a ...

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Everything Jazz @everythingjazz.bsky.social · Aug 11

Chiefly recorded a few months after “A Love Supreme”, this stunning 1965 album was one of the last to showcase the famous Quartet during John Coltrane’s lifetime, and also featured their famous cover version of “Chim Chim Cheree” from “Mary Poppins”.

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The John Coltrane Quartet Plays - Everything Jazz

An article about jazz saxophonist John Coltrane's 1965 album, one of the last to showcase his famous Quartet during his lifetime.

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Everything Jazz @everythingjazz.bsky.social · Aug 5

By the early 2010s, Robert Glasper was already widely respected as a versatile pianist and composer, but his 2012 album “Black Radio” wrote a new chapter in the fusion of hip-hop and jazz.

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Robert Glasper Experiment: Black Radio - Everything Jazz

By the early 2010s, Robert Glasper was already widely respected as a versatile pianist and composer, but his 2012 album “Black Radio” wrote a new chapter in the fusion of hip-hop and jazz. Read & buy ...

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Everything Jazz @everythingjazz.bsky.social · Jul 31

Congrats on winning the competition Nate 🍾

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Nate Bradley @nate-face.bsky.social · Jul 31

It's a dream Thursday: I received a superb bundle from @everythingjazz.bsky.social this morning, containing some fantastic Blue Note records and swag. I am a happy chap, I'll say that much.

Everything Jazz @everythingjazz.bsky.social · Jul 30

Pat Metheny and John Scofield, two jazz guitar giants, produced a classic 1990s Blue Note album with their long-awaited collaboration, jam-packed with exceptional original compositions and empathetic ensemble playing.

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Metheny/Scofield: I Can See Your House From Here - Everything Jazz

An article about the 1994 Blue Note album "I Can See Your House From Here" by jazz guitarists Pat Metheny and John Scofield.

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Everything Jazz @everythingjazz.bsky.social · Jul 28

Sonny Clark defined the Blue Note sound of the late 1950s, but his promising career was cut short when he passed away at age 31. The pianist was inspired by moving to New York to realise his hard bop vision for his second album as leader: “Sonny’s Crib”.

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Sonny’s Crib: The Tragic Life and Death of Pianist Sonny Clark - Everything Jazz

Sonny Clark was an iconic jazz pianist who in his short, tragic life defined the 1950s hard bop sound. “Sonny’s Crib” was his second album as leader.

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Everything Jazz @everythingjazz.bsky.social · Jul 25

The Great American Songbook contains hundreds of songs, written over many years, and is essential learning for jazz musicians of all stripes, but where to start? Let us guide you through the essentials – from Ella Fitzgerald to John Coltrane.

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What is the Great American Songbook? - Everything Jazz

The Great American Songbook contains hundreds of songs, written over many years, and is essential learning for jazz musicians of all stripes, but where to start? Let us guide you through the essential...

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Everything Jazz @everythingjazz.bsky.social · Jul 23

Marion Brown was a cornerstone of New York City’s free jazz avant-garde, a creative, spiritual saxophonist who played with John Coltrane and Archie Shepp. His brilliant 1975 album “Vista” shows the fiery master in a meditative mood.

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Marion Brown's Vista: Music As Healing Balm - Everything Jazz

Marion Brown was a free and fiery saxophonist from New York City's 1960s jazz avant-garde. His 1975 album "Vista" is his late masterpiece.

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Everything Jazz @everythingjazz.bsky.social · Jul 22

Don Cherry’s “Complete Communion”, originally released in 1966, is finally reissued in Blue Note’s Tone Poet audiophile series. A trailblazing work of free group improvisation, his debut as a leader had a deep impact on the history of experimental music.

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Don Cherry’s Groundbreaking Debut Gets The Tone Poet Treatment - Everything Jazz

Don Cherry’s “Complete Communion”, originally released in 1966, is finally reissued in Blue Note’s Tone Poet audiophile series. A trailblazing work of free group improvisation, his debut as a leader h...

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Everything Jazz @everythingjazz.bsky.social · Jul 21

Paul Cornish has impressed icons, and played with the best. Ahead of the release of his Blue Note debut as a leader, the rising pianist speaks to Jane Cornwell about his work ethic, his faith and the influence of Geri Allen and Robert Glasper on his music.

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Paul Cornish: Truth is Everything - Everything Jazz

Paul Cornish is a jazz pianist signed to Blue Note Records. Read an interview with the musician about his debut album "You're Exaggerating!".

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Everything Jazz @everythingjazz.bsky.social · Jul 18

As Samara Joy embarks on another huge world tour, she has a very special date in her sights – London’s Royal Albert Hall. Her set will celebrate the Great American Songbook – an essential collection of material from Broadway and beyond.

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Samara Joy: A Royal Date For the Queen Of Jazz - Everything Jazz

As Samara Joy embarks on another huge world tour, she has a very special date in her sights - London's Royal Albert Hall. Her set will celebrate the Great American Songbook. Read & buy on Everything J...

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Everything Jazz @everythingjazz.bsky.social · Jul 17

By the early 1970s, saxophonist Pharoah Sanders was approaching the end of a run of albums with Impulse! His final record “Love In Us All” is the culmination of a period of intense creative and spiritual development.

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Love In Us All - Pharoah Sanders’ spiritually charged finale for Impulse! - Everything Jazz

By the early 1970s, saxophonist Pharoah Sanders was approaching the end of a run of albums with Impulse! His final record "Love In Us All" is the culmination of a period of intense creative and spirit...

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