NPR

Is André 3000 in his jazz era?

Around halfway through a set during his Blue Note residency last Thursday, André 3000 took some time to survey his tools. The musician crouched over a rug arrayed with around a dozen varieties of the ...
Jazz

Blue Note Plays Ellington And Strayhorn

Cottontail; Sophisticated Lady; The Shepherd; Happy Reunion; C Jam Blues; Blood Count; In A Mellow Tone; Prelude To A Kiss; I'm Just A Lucky So And So; I Didn't Know About You; Take The A Train; ...
Santa Rosa Press Democrat

After shock of closure, Blue Note Napa’s legacy and next act come into focus

When Vallejo rapper Dak Sauce took the stage Wednesday night at Blue Note Napa, it felt like a dream realized. It was his first time performing at the city’s best-known live music venue — and his ...
Hawaii News Now

Israeli musician Idan Raichel to play at Blue Note Hawaii, unveils new music with multi award-winning Henry Kapono

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Israeli musician Idan Raichel will make his Hawaii debut with his show “Piano Songs” at the Blue Note Hawaii on Oct. 8. Considered one of Israel’s most successful artists, ...
Los Angeles Times

Can Blue Note become the new hot spot for L.A. jazz?

Danny Bensusan opened the Blue Note in Greenwich Village in 1981 and helped it quickly became home to some of the biggest names in jazz. Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughan, Oscar Peterson and Lionel ...
Los Angeles Times

El DeBarge brings the ‘rhythm of the night’ to New Year’s Eve at Blue Note L.A.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. When the Hollywood location of the Blue Note first opened, it was during difficult times. Like almost all of L.A., ...
Forbes

Q&A: Behind The Blue Note Brand And Rich Legacy Of Great Jazz

After his father, Danny Bensusan founded the first Blue Note club in 1981, Blue Note President Steven Bensusan grew up in the world of jazz legends, from Chick Corea to McCoyTyner. So even as the ...