Bruce Lundvall
Latest News on Bruce Lundvall:
The Blue Note Quintet (Gerald Clayton, Immanuel Wilkins, Joel Ross, Kendrick Scott, Matt Brewer) to Embark on 2024 Tour (Dec 14, 2023)
Paul Adams and Elizabeth Geyer Release New Album 'Sanctuary' (Jul 8, 2022)
Chucho Valdés: Icon Of Afro-Cuban Jazz Announced At The Soraya (Sep 13, 2019)
The Blue Note Quintet (Gerald Clayton, Immanuel Wilkins, Joel Ross, Kendrick Scott, Matt Brewer) to Embark on 2024 Tour (Dec 14, 2023)
Paul Adams and Elizabeth Geyer Release New Album 'Sanctuary' (Jul 8, 2022)
Chucho Valdés: Icon Of Afro-Cuban Jazz Announced At The Soraya (Sep 13, 2019)
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The Blue Note Quintet (Gerald Clayton, Immanuel Wilkins, Joel Ross, Kendrick Scott, Matt Brewer) to Embark on 2024 Tour
The Blue Note Quintet—a collective comprised of Blue Note recording artists pianist and musical director Gerald Clayton, alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, vibraphonist Joel Ross, and drummer Kendrick Scott, as well as bassist Matt Brewer—will embark on an extensive North American tour next month in celebration of Blue Note’s 85th Anniversary.
The Blue Note Quintet—a collective comprised of Blue Note recording artists pianist and musical director Gerald Clayton, alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, vibraphonist Joel Ross, and drummer Kendrick Scott, as well as bassist Matt Brewer—will embark on an extensive North American tour next month in celebration of Blue Note’s 85th Anniversary.
Paul Adams and Elizabeth Geyer Release New Album 'Sanctuary'
Following on from their previous successful collaborations including “Imaginings” (Winner, ZMR's Instrumental Album of the year) and “Deeper Imaginings” (nominated for both Zone and Independent Music Awards), Paul Adams and Elizabeth Geyer now bring us “Sanctuary,” nine new pieces borne out of their own.
Following on from their previous successful collaborations including “Imaginings” (Winner, ZMR's Instrumental Album of the year) and “Deeper Imaginings” (nominated for both Zone and Independent Music Awards), Paul Adams and Elizabeth Geyer now bring us “Sanctuary,” nine new pieces borne out of their own.
Chucho Valdés: Icon Of Afro-Cuban Jazz Announced At The Soraya
Winner of six Grammy and three Latin Grammy Awards, Cuban pianist, composer and arranger, Chucho Valdés, is the most influential figure in modern Afro-Cuban jazz. Now, he will be performing tracks from his 2018 release Jazz Batá 2, inspired by his seminal record Jazz Batá, at the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, October 19 at 8pm.
Winner of six Grammy and three Latin Grammy Awards, Cuban pianist, composer and arranger, Chucho Valdés, is the most influential figure in modern Afro-Cuban jazz. Now, he will be performing tracks from his 2018 release Jazz Batá 2, inspired by his seminal record Jazz Batá, at the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, October 19 at 8pm.
Blue Note Records Celebrates 80th Anniversary In 2019
80 years ago on January 6, 1939, a German immigrant and passionate Jazz fan named Alfred Lion produced his first recording session in New York City with two Boogie Woogie pianists, founding what would become the most-respected and longest-running Jazz label in the world. Blue Note Records has gone on to represent The Finest In Jazz, tracing the entire history of the music from Hot Jazz, Boogie Woogie, and Swing, through Bebop, Hard Bop, Post-Bop, Soul Jazz, Avant-Garde, and Fusion, and-after being relaunched by Bruce Lundvall in 1984-has remained the leading label dedicated to documenting today's vibrant and creatively thriving Jazz scene under the leadership of current President Don Was, who took the helm in 2012.
80 years ago on January 6, 1939, a German immigrant and passionate Jazz fan named Alfred Lion produced his first recording session in New York City with two Boogie Woogie pianists, founding what would become the most-respected and longest-running Jazz label in the world. Blue Note Records has gone on to represent The Finest In Jazz, tracing the entire history of the music from Hot Jazz, Boogie Woogie, and Swing, through Bebop, Hard Bop, Post-Bop, Soul Jazz, Avant-Garde, and Fusion, and-after being relaunched by Bruce Lundvall in 1984-has remained the leading label dedicated to documenting today's vibrant and creatively thriving Jazz scene under the leadership of current President Don Was, who took the helm in 2012.
Acclaimed Trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire Features In World Premiere At Princeton University
Jazz at Princeton University presents guest artist and Blue Note Records trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire in the world premiere of Slightly Left of Sorrow's Song, commissioned by Jazz at Princeton University to commemorate the 150th anniversary of W.E.B. DuBois' birth. Akinmusire will perform the 8-movement suite with the school's Small Group I under the leadership of saxophonist and program director Rudresh Mahanthappa.
Jazz at Princeton University presents guest artist and Blue Note Records trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire in the world premiere of Slightly Left of Sorrow's Song, commissioned by Jazz at Princeton University to commemorate the 150th anniversary of W.E.B. DuBois' birth. Akinmusire will perform the 8-movement suite with the school's Small Group I under the leadership of saxophonist and program director Rudresh Mahanthappa.
T.J. Martell Foundation Announces Presenters & Performers for 42nd New York Honors Gala
The T.J. Martell Foundation for Cancer Research has announced its presenters and performers for the 42 nd New York Honors Gala to be held Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Guastavino's in New York
The T.J. Martell Foundation for Cancer Research has announced its presenters and performers for the 42 nd New York Honors Gala to be held Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Guastavino's in New York
Maria Schneider to Give Keynote at Jazz Connect Conference in January
The organizers of the Jazz Connect Conference announced today that composer/arranger/bandleader Maria Schneider will give the keynote presentation at the Conference today, January 5 at 12:15 pm.
The organizers of the Jazz Connect Conference announced today that composer/arranger/bandleader Maria Schneider will give the keynote presentation at the Conference today, January 5 at 12:15 pm.
Norah Jones to Take DAY BREAKS Tour to The VETS This Winter
Norah Jones has announced the October 7 global release of Day Breaks (Blue Note Records), her stunning sixth solo album which is a kindred spirit to the singer's breakout debut Come Away With Me and finds the 9-time GRAMMY-winner returning to the piano and her roots. Norah has also announced Fall tour dates in North America and Europe including The VETS in Providence on December 8 at 8:00pm.
Norah Jones has announced the October 7 global release of Day Breaks (Blue Note Records), her stunning sixth solo album which is a kindred spirit to the singer's breakout debut Come Away With Me and finds the 9-time GRAMMY-winner returning to the piano and her roots. Norah has also announced Fall tour dates in North America and Europe including The VETS in Providence on December 8 at 8:00pm.
Norah Jones to Perform in Orlando this March
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, in association with Beaver Productions, will present the Orlando engagement of Norah Jones in her Day Breaks World Tour.
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, in association with Beaver Productions, will present the Orlando engagement of Norah Jones in her Day Breaks World Tour.
Maria Schneider to Give Keynote at Jazz Connect Conference in January
The organizers of the Jazz Connect Conference announced today that composer/arranger/bandleader Maria Schneider will give the keynote presentation at the Conference on Thursday, January 5 at 12:15 pm.
The organizers of the Jazz Connect Conference announced today that composer/arranger/bandleader Maria Schneider will give the keynote presentation at the Conference on Thursday, January 5 at 12:15 pm.
Norah Jones to Take DAY BREAKS Tour to The VETS This Winter
Norah Jones has announced the October 7 global release of Day Breaks (Blue Note Records), her stunning sixth solo album which is a kindred spirit to the singer's breakout debut Come Away With Me and finds the 9-time GRAMMY-winner returning to the piano and her roots. Norah has also announced Fall tour dates in North America and Europe including The VETS in Providence on December 8 at 8:00pm.
Norah Jones has announced the October 7 global release of Day Breaks (Blue Note Records), her stunning sixth solo album which is a kindred spirit to the singer's breakout debut Come Away With Me and finds the 9-time GRAMMY-winner returning to the piano and her roots. Norah has also announced Fall tour dates in North America and Europe including The VETS in Providence on December 8 at 8:00pm.
Singer, Songwriter & Jazz Musician Elizabeth Geyer to Release Long Awaited New Album
But it's a long journey from her days as a freelance trumpet player to her fourth and long awaited new album THE BRIDGE.
But it's a long journey from her days as a freelance trumpet player to her fourth and long awaited new album THE BRIDGE.
WMI Welcomes Cucho Valdes in Tribute to Afro-Cuban Group Irakere at Town Hall Tonight
World Music Institute presents on its new Masters of Cuban Music series one of the most influential figures in modern Afro-Cuban jazz: the Cuban pianist, composer and arranger Chucho Valdes.
World Music Institute presents on its new Masters of Cuban Music series one of the most influential figures in modern Afro-Cuban jazz: the Cuban pianist, composer and arranger Chucho Valdes.
WMI to Welcome Cucho Valdes in Tribute to Afro-Cuban Group Irakere at Town Hall, 11/10
World Music Institute presents on its new Masters of Cuban Music series one of the most influential figures in modern Afro-Cuban jazz: the Cuban pianist, composer and arranger Chucho Valdes.
World Music Institute presents on its new Masters of Cuban Music series one of the most influential figures in modern Afro-Cuban jazz: the Cuban pianist, composer and arranger Chucho Valdes.
Blue Note Records Exec Bruce Lundvall Dies at 79
Bruce Lundvall, former CEO of Blue Note Records who signed artists such as Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, Natalie Cole and Norah Jones, passed away today, May 19, 2015, due to complications from a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 79.
Bruce Lundvall, former CEO of Blue Note Records who signed artists such as Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, Natalie Cole and Norah Jones, passed away today, May 19, 2015, due to complications from a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 79.
Blue Note Records Continues 75th Anniversary Celebrations
Continuing Blue Note Records' 75th anniversary celebrations, a new Blue Note Authorized Dealers retail program has launched with select Record Store Day-affiliated independent music stores across the United States.
Continuing Blue Note Records' 75th anniversary celebrations, a new Blue Note Authorized Dealers retail program has launched with select Record Store Day-affiliated independent music stores across the United States.
New 'Blue Note Select' Collections Set for John Coltrane, Miles Davis & More
Blue Note Records, the world's most respected and longest-running Jazz label, is being commemorated for its 75th Anniversary throughout 2014 and beyond with a broad range of special releases and events.
Blue Note Records, the world's most respected and longest-running Jazz label, is being commemorated for its 75th Anniversary throughout 2014 and beyond with a broad range of special releases and events.
Jazz Foundation of America Hosts 23rd Annual Jazz Loft Party CIRQUE DU JAZZ Tonight
The Jazz Foundation of America will host the 23rd Annual Jazz Loft Party 'Cirque du Jazz' tonight, April 26, 2014 from 7:00 pm - Midnight at Hudson Studios in New York City.
The Jazz Foundation of America will host the 23rd Annual Jazz Loft Party 'Cirque du Jazz' tonight, April 26, 2014 from 7:00 pm - Midnight at Hudson Studios in New York City.
Jazz Foundation of America to Host 23rd Annual Jazz Loft Party CIRQUE DU JAZZ, 4/26
The Jazz Foundation of America will host the 23rd Annual Jazz Loft Party 'Cirque du Jazz' on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 7:00 pm - Midnight at Hudson Studios in New York City.
The Jazz Foundation of America will host the 23rd Annual Jazz Loft Party 'Cirque du Jazz' on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 7:00 pm - Midnight at Hudson Studios in New York City.
Music Promoter, Agent & Manager Sid Bernstein Passes Away at 95
What do The Beatles, Tony Bennett, the Rolling Stones, Fats Domino, Tito Puente, Judy Garland and a host of other luminaries have in common? They all have been touched, in some way, by the inimitable promoter, agent and manager extraordinaire, Sid Bernstein. Mr. Bernstein passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 in New York City, said his longtime friend, publicist Merle Frimark.
What do The Beatles, Tony Bennett, the Rolling Stones, Fats Domino, Tito Puente, Judy Garland and a host of other luminaries have in common? They all have been touched, in some way, by the inimitable promoter, agent and manager extraordinaire, Sid Bernstein. Mr. Bernstein passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 in New York City, said his longtime friend, publicist Merle Frimark.
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