Blue Note’s catalog of music features an impressive array of legendary performances and a core list of “must-have” releases that indelibly marked the history of jazz.
\nCharlap says, “The music that Blue Note recorded is so vast and historically important that there was no way we could be comprehensive in covering the contributions of so many major musicians. We chose to record compositions that would honor the label and its key players, whittling it down to eight of our favorites from Blue Note\u2019s wide-ranging and extensive catalog.” Charlap hails the wisdom of Blue Note founder Alfred Lion, who launched the label in 1939, for “creating a forum for composers to write music. He trusted them to go ahead and do what they do best.”<\/p>\n
“The Blue Note 7 is a true collaboration, an all-star band comprised of the next generation of major players, all leaders in their own right,” says Bruce Lundvall, President of Blue Note Records, who is also celebrating 25 years since he relaunched the label in 1984 after a hiatus. “They are also the A-list of accomplished arrangers and composers, steeped in the Blue Note tradition, re-imagining this time-honored repertoire in a fresh way.”<\/p>\n
Charlap notes that each tune on Mosaic is arranged by a band member with the exception of two tracks arranged by pianist Renee Rosnes: McCoy Tyner’s “Search for Peace” and Herbie Hancock’s “Dolphin Dance.” Other tracks include Cedar Walton’s “Mosaic,” written for Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers and arranged by Nash; Joe Henderson’s “Inner Urge,” arranged by Payton; Bobby Hutcherson’s “Little B’s Poem” and Thelonious Monk’s “Criss Cross,” both arranged by Wilson; Duke Pearson’s “Idle Moments,” written for guitarist Grant Green and arranged by Bernstein; and Horace Silver’s “The Outlaw,” arranged by Charlap. <\/p>\n
Charlap points out that song choice was determined by the band’s desire to cover diverse tunes with different moods and arranging approaches. \u201cAlthough each player is a leader in his own right, it\u2019s the chemistry between these musicians that makes the band. We’re relatively young guys who have a lot of experience collectively, and we’ve had the opportunity to perform with many of the major Blue Note artists.\u201d <\/p>\n
Charlap salutes the work of Melnick and Jack Randall, a booking agent at Ted Kurland Associates, for coming up with the concept. He says, \u201cThis is an unusual example of an intelligent promotional idea with a very artistic result.\u201d Melnick credits Randall for giving the project its jump-start. \u201cJack approached me and together we made our list of possible players,\u201d he says. \u201cThen we went to Blue Note, and everyone there loved the idea.\u201d As for promoters who have booked the show, he says, \u201cThey’re happy with presenting the Blue Note songbook with all new arrangements performed by a great band that understands and respects jazz history. This will be a true celebration of Blue Note.\u201d<\/p>\n
More arrangements of songs from the Blue Note library will be created for The Blue Note 7 tour, which begins on January 7 in Yakima, Washington, and continues with concerts at universities and concert halls in 50 cities across North America. Show details:<\/strong> Anthology is located at 1337 India Street (between A and Ash Streets) in downtown San Diego.<\/p>\n ABOUT ANTHOLOGY<\/strong> Located in the vibrant neighborhood of Little Italy in downtown San Diego, Anthology comes to life in the spirit of a 1940s supper club\u2014with a decidedly swank and modern spin\u2014to deliver a harmonious gathering of food, music and world-class ambience. On the stage, Anthology plays host to local, regional and international recording artists in jazz, rock, blues, Latin, singer-songwriter and world music in a performing space that boasts a state-of-the-art sound system and incomparable acoustics. <\/p>\n Anthology\u2019s New American cuisine is inspired by consulting chef and award-winning culinary superstar Bradley Ogden. In just over a year, Anthology has garnered such acclaim as \u201cBest New Jazz Club\u201d by CityBeat, \u201cBest Restaurant Design\u201d by Riviera Magazine and \u201cBest Live Music Venue\u201d by CitySearch. <\/p>\n
\nMORE INFORMATION ON THE BLUE NOTE RECORDS 70TH ARTIST BIOS: http:\/\/www.tedkurland.com\/pbuild\/artist.cfm?code=B70<\/a>
\nTo listen to the new CD Mosaic: http:\/\/www.bluenote.com\/ArtistDiscography.aspx?ArtistId=924224<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThe Blue Note Records 70th Anniversary Tour will perform two shows on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 \/ $28 for main floor seating with GA and VIP mezzanine seating available. Tickets are available at the Anthology Box Office, by calling 619.595.0300 and at www.AnthologySD.com.<\/p>\n
\nAnthology is San Diego\u2019s internationally acclaimed, award-winning music venue and fine dining restaurant. Anthology provides an intimate, up-close-and-personal live-music experience unlike any other venue in the world. <\/p>\n
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