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February 24, 2015
Feature: BLUE NOTE NOW! – The Complete Story of the Legendary Jazz Label
Feature: BLUE NOTE NOW!
Approaching the Charm of the Long-Standing Label "Blue Note" as it Nears its 75th Anniversary
Born in 1939 in New York, the jazz label "Blue Note" is now garnering fresh attention as it approaches its 75th anniversary next year. Young musicians who will carry jazz forward, such as Norah Jones, Robert Glasper, and Jose James, are appearing one after another. While many labels are in decline, what makes Blue Note a special entity? To explore the answer, OPENERS has enlisted the cooperation of Hitoshi Namekata, known as "Mr. Blue Note," a key figure in popularizing jazz in Japan. We aim to delve into the allure of this label where youth and tradition breathe.
Edited by TANAKA Junko (OPENERS)
Chapter 1: Ask "Mr. Blue Note"!
Blue Note in 30 Minutes: A Q&A
Why was Blue Note born? What is the origin of the label's name? How does it differ from other labels? And who are the people who have supported the history of this jazz label for over 70 years? We posed these questions about Blue Note to Mr. Namekata. Will reading this reveal everything about Blue Note!?
