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NEW PRE-ORDER: Bennie Green "Back On The Scene" (Tone Poet Vinyl Edition) store.bluenote.com/products/ben...

The trombonist made his Blue Note debut with this delightful 1958 album featuring saxophonist Charlie Rouse, pianist Joe Knight, bassist George Tucker & drummer Louis Hayes.
December 9, 2025 at 12:17 AM
NEW PRE-ORDER: Lee Morgan "City Lights" (Tone Poet Vinyl Edition) store.bluenote.com/products/lee...

The trumpeter was just 19 years old when he cut this brightly swinging 1957 album featuring Curtis Fuller, George Coleman, Ray Bryant, Paul Chambers & Art Taylor.
December 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
It's not too late! Last chance expedited shipping ends Dec. 15 so shop the Blue Note Store now to get 25% off Music+Merch, up to 15% off Home Décor & FREE expedited US shipping on orders over $115. BONUS: we’re throwing in a FREE mystery LP with each purchase while supplies last! store.bluenote.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The Incredible Jimmy Smith was born on this day December 8, 1928! A new Classic Vinyl Edition of the Hammond B3 organ legend's album "House Party" comes out this Friday: store.bluenote.com/collections/...

Stream our spotlight playlist "Jimmy Smith: The Finest": bluenote.lnk.to/JimmySmithFi...
December 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
BACK IN STOCK! Get Norah Jones & Laufey “Christmas With You” on 7” red, green or black vinyl: store.bluenote.com/collections/...

Hear “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” & “Better Than Snow” on our “Blue Christmas” playlist: bluenote.lnk.to/BlueChristmas
December 7, 2025 at 10:52 PM
It’s GO! Time—Last chance standard shipping for arrival before the holidays ends tomorrow! Shop now & get 25% off Music+Merch, up to 15% off Home Décor & FREE standard US Shipping on orders over $85. BONUS: we’re throwing in a FREE mystery LP with each purchase while supplies last store.bluenote.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM
“Maestro” Ron Carter & “Choirmaster” Ricky Dillard unite on "Sweet, Sweet Spirit," a unique Gospel/Jazz album out Feb. 6 via Motown Gospel/Blue Note! A tribute to Carter's mother, the album is a collection of her favorite hymns. Pre-order & hear the title track: rickydillard.lnk.to/sweetsweetsp...
December 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Blue Note takes you to church with our “Sunday Mornin’” playlist featuring Grant Green, Jimmy Smith, Don Wilkerson & more! bluenote.lnk.to/SundayMornin

Get the Classic Vinyl Edition of Wilkerson’s 1962 debut “Preach Brother!” store.bluenote.com/products/don...
December 7, 2025 at 1:18 PM
"Motion II,” the 2nd album from Out Of/Into featuring Gerald Clayton, Immanuel Wilkins, Joel Ross, Kendrick Scott & Matt Brewer, is out now! Get it on Blue Note Store exclusive color vinyl, black vinyl, CD, download or stream it: outofinto.lnk.to/MotionII
December 7, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Our 'Modern Archive' merch collection is inspired by elements of vintage catalogs & ads, reinterpreting pieces of Blue Note history with each item giving new form to archival illustrations & slogans to offer ‘A Taste For Everyone On Blue Note Records’! Shop now: store.bluenote.com/pages/modern...
December 6, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The only Christmas album recorded during Blue Note’s classic era, Duke Pearson’s “Merry Ole Soul” (1969) featured the pianist in a trio with Bob Cranshaw & Mickey Roker.

Get the Classic Vinyl Edition: store.bluenote.com/products/duk...
Stream our holiday playlist: bluenote.lnk.to/BlueChristmas
December 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
BLUE NOTE STORE BEST SELLER OF THE WEEK: Sonny Clark “Sonny’s Crib” (Classic Vinyl Edition) store.bluenote.com/products/son...
December 6, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Out Of/Into is on the cover of Spotify’s “State of Jazz” with the release of their new album “Motion II”! The Blue Note collective features Gerald Clayton on piano, Immanuel Wilkins on sax, Joel Ross on vibes, Kendrick Scott on drums & Matt Brewer on bass. Listen now outofinto.lnk.to/MotionII/Spo...
December 6, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Drummer Alphonse Mouzon began recording his 4th Blue Note album "The Man Incognito" 50 years ago today on December 5, 1975! Hear "Snake Walk" on our playlist "Blue Note: The 70s": bluenote.lnk.to/The70s
December 5, 2025 at 9:36 PM
OUT NOW: Donald Byrd “At The Half Note Café, Vol. 2” Tone Poet Vinyl Edition store.bluenote.com/products/don...

In November 1960, the trumpeter brought his quintet into the Half Note Café in NYC to record this soulful, swinging & highly enjoyable live set of hard bop.
December 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
OUT NOW: Johnathan Blake “Homeward Bound” Tone Poet Vinyl Edition store.bluenote.com/products/joh...

Imbued with warmth & swing, the drummer’s 2021 Blue Note debut was a celebration of life & legacy featuring Immanuel Wilkins, Joel Ross, David Virelles & Dezron Douglas.
December 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Jazz Legend Ron Carter & Gospel Icon Ricky Dillard unite on "Sweet, Sweet Spirit" out Feb. 6 via Motown Gospel/Blue Note! A unique hybrid, the album is a tribute to Carter's late mother, a collection of her favorite hymns given stirring new performances. Pre-order rickydillard.lnk.to/sweetsweetsp...
December 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
OUT NOW: Out Of/Into "Motion II" outofinto.lnk.to/MotionII

The 2nd album from the all-star Blue Note collective featuring Gerald Clayton, Immanuel Wilkins, Joel Ross, Kendrick Scott & Matt Brewer presents state-of-the-art music that points emphatically towards the future of jazz.
December 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Julian Lage has shared "Opal," the lead track of the guitarist's forthcoming album "Scenes from Above" produced by Joe Henry & featuring a new quartet with John Medeski on organ/piano, Jorge Roeder on bass & Kenny Wollesen on drums. Listen & pre-order now: julianlage.lnk.to/ScenesFromAb...
December 4, 2025 at 7:53 PM
NEW VINYL REISSUE: "Ella Fitzgerald's Christmas" store.bluenote.com/products/ell...

The vocalist's 2nd holiday album, released by Capitol Records in 1967, differed from her "Swinging Christmas" by focusing solely on traditional hymns given chamber ensemble & choral arrangements.
December 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Joel Ross' beautiful "PRAYER" from the vibraphonist's album "The Parable of the Poet" is featured on the December edition of "The Blue Note Monthly," our monthly mix of The Finest In Jazz. Listen: bluenote.lnk.to/BlueNoteMont...
December 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
It’s GO! Time—Last chance shipping before the holidays on the Blue Note Store! Get 25% off Music & Merch & up to 15% off Home Decor. As a bonus we’re throwing in a FREE mystery LP with each purchase (while supplies last!) & FREE standard US Shipping on orders over $85: store.bluenote.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
60 years ago today on December 3, 1965, alto saxophonist Jackie McLean was in Van Gelder Studio recording his “Consequence” session with Lee Morgan on trumpet, Harold Mabern on piano, Herbie Lewis on bass & Billy Higgins on drums. Listen: bluenote.lnk.to/JackieMcLean...
December 3, 2025 at 11:06 PM
60 years ago on December 3 & 4, 1965 saxophonist Ornette Coleman was in Stockholm, Sweden recording his Blue Note debut "At The Golden Circle" with a trio featuring David Izenzon on bass & Charles Moffett on drums.

Vol. 1: bluenote.lnk.to/OrnetteColem...
Vol. 2: bluenote.lnk.to/OrnetteColem...
December 3, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Happy Birthday Melissa Aldana! Stay tuned for new music coming from the saxophonist in 2026 & revisit her most recent Blue Note release "Echoes Of The Inner Prophet": melissaaldana.lnk.to/EchoesOfTheI...
December 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM