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In 2025, guitarist Nels Cline released "Consentrik Quartet," the eponymous debut by his newest band with Ingrid Laubrock on saxophone, Chris Lightcap on bass & Tom Rainey on drums: nelscline.lnk.to/consentrikqu...
December 15, 2025 at 10:54 PM
NEW CLASSIC VINYL PRE-ORDERS!
Thelonious Monk "Genius Of Modern Music, Vol. 2" (BLP 1511)
J.J. Johnson "The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson, Vol. 2" (BLP 1506)
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December 15, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Getting excited for an incredible NYC Winter Jazzfest line-up next month featuring Brandon Woody, Gabrielle Cavassa, Nels Cline, Joel Ross, Immanuel Wilkins, Meshell Ndegeocello & many more! Info/Tickets: www.winterjazzfest.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Trombonist Curtis Fuller was born on this day December 15, 1932. In addition to playing on Blue Note classics like John Coltrane "Blue Train," he recorded his own late 1950s leader dates including "Vol. 3" which will be reissued in our Tone Poet Series next year: bluenote.lnk.to/CurtisFuller...
December 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM
December 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
In 2025, pianist Aaron Parks released “By All Means,” an acoustic quartet album that expanded his trio with bassist Ben Street & drummer Billy Hart with the addition of tenor saxophonist Ben Solomon for a luminous set of new original compositions: aaronparks.lnk.to/ByAllMeans
December 15, 2025 at 2:09 AM
NEW VINYL REISSUE: "Ella Fitzgerald's Christmas" store.bluenote.com/products/ell...

The vocalist's 2nd holiday album, released in 1967 on Capitol Records, differed from her "Swinging Christmas" by focusing solely on classic traditional hymns in settings from chamber groups to full choral support.
December 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
In 2025, Gerald Clayton released “Ones & Twos,” which is GRAMMY-nominated for ‘Best Contemporary Instrumental Album’! geraldclayton.lnk.to/OnesTwos

Inspired by the art of turntablism, the pianist created an album where Side A can be played simultaneously with Side B.
December 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Vibraphonist Joel Ross is featured on the cover of Spotify’s “State of Jazz” with the release of “Wisdom Is Eternal (For Barry Harris),” the first single from the vibraphonist’s forthcoming album “Gospel Music”! Listen & pre-order/pre-save now: joelross.lnk.to/WisdomIsEter...
December 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
In 2025, drummer Johnathan Blake released “My Life Matters,” a suite of music that he composed as a commission for The Jazz Gallery that serves as a dual treatise on the importance of family values and the social imperative to stand up in the face of injustice: johnathanblake.lnk.to/MyLifeMatters
December 14, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Julian Lage shares new single & live video for “Talking Drum” featuring John Medeski, Jorge Roeder & Kenny Wollesen! www.bluenote.com/julian-lage-...
JULIAN LAGE SHARES NEW SINGLE "TALKING DRUM" FEATURING JOHN MEDESKI, JORGE ROEDER & KENNY WOLLESEN - Blue Note Records
Julian Lage has shared his latest single “Talking Drum” from the guitarist’s fifth Blue Note release Scenes From Above due out January 23, 2026. The album marks his second collaboration with GRAMMY Aw...
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December 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Last chance expedited shipping ends Monday 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 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Immanuel Wilkins “Blues Blood” is GRAMMY-nominated for ‘Best Alternative Jazz Album’! immanuelwilkins.lnk.to/BluesBlood

Co-produced by Meshell Ndegeocello, the saxophonist’s expansive album features his quartet plus vocalists Ganavya, June McDoom, Yaw Agyeman & Cécile McLorin Salvant.
December 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The final Blue Note vinyl reissues of 2025! AAA 180g Classic Vinyl Editions of Jimmy Smith “House Party” & Johnny Griffin “A Blowing Session” are out now, get them today during our Blue Note Store sale: store.bluenote.com/collections/...
December 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
BLUE NOTE STORE BEST SELLER OF THE WEEK: Horace Silver “Silver In Seattle: Live At The Penthouse” store.bluenote.com/products/hor...
December 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
New Julian Lage single & live video out now! Check out "Talking Drum" featuring the guitarist with John Medeski on organ, Jorge Roeder on bass & Kenny Wollesen on drums. Lage's new album "Scenes From Above" produced by Joe Henry is out Jan. 23: julianlage.lnk.to/TalkingDrum
December 13, 2025 at 2:07 AM
The one & only Bob Dorough was born on this day December 12, 1923. A singer, songwriter & pianist who collaborated with everyone from Sugar Ray Robinson & Allen Ginsberg to Blossom Dearie & Miles Davis, Bob made his Blue Note debut with "Right On My Way Home": www.bluenote.com/artist/bob-d...
December 12, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Tony Williams was born on this day December 12, 1945. The drum phenom appeared on some of the most progressive Blue Note classics of the '60s & returned to the label in the '80s for a remarkable run of acoustic albums. Browse vinyl & UHQ-CDs on the Blue Note Store: store.bluenote.com/collections/...
December 12, 2025 at 9:49 PM
In 2025, Branford Marsalis Quartet released “Belonging” which is GRAMMY-nominated for ‘Best Jazz Instrumental Album’! branfordmarsalis.lnk.to/Belonging

The acclaimed saxophonist’s Blue Note debut is a full album reinterpretation of Keith Jarrett’s 1974 ECM album of the same name.
December 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
OUT NOW! Johnny Griffin “A Blowing Session” AAA 180g Classic Vinyl Edition store.bluenote.com/products/joh...

Griffin called upon his fellow tenor saxophone masters John Coltrane & Hank Mobley for his 2nd Blue Note album in 1957 also featuring Lee Morgan, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers & Art Blakey.
December 12, 2025 at 5:58 PM
OUT NOW! Jimmy Smith “House Party” AAA 180g Classic Vinyl Edition store.bluenote.com/products/jim...

A studio date with the freewheeling energy of a live blowing session, the Hammond B3 organist’s 1958 album featured a who’s who cast of musicians stretching out on a set of bebop, blues & standards
December 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
New Julian Lage single & live video out today! Listen/watch "Talking Drum" featuring the guitarist with John Medeski on organ, Jorge Roeder on bass & Kenny Wollesen on drums. Lage's new album "Scenes From Above" produced by Joe Henry is out Jan. 23: julianlage.lnk.to/TalkingDrum
December 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Vibraphonist Joel Ross will release his 5th Blue Note album "Gospel Music" on Jan. 30 featuring Josh Johnson, Maria Grand, Jeremy Corren, Kanoa Mendenhall & Jeremy Dutton. Pre-order on Blue Note Store exclusive color vinyl & hear “Wisdom Is Eternal (For Barry Harris)”: joelross.lnk.to/GospelMusic
December 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM
In 2025, saxophone legend Charles Lloyd released his 12th Blue Note album “Figure In Blue” which traveled wide expanses of musical terrain from beautiful ballads to raw Delta blues with a new trio featuring pianist Jason Moran & guitarist Marvin Sewell: charleslloyd.lnk.to/FigureInBlue
December 11, 2025 at 6:24 PM
60 years ago today on December 11, 1965 organist Big John Patton was in Van Gelder Studio with Bobby Hutcherson on vibes, Grant Green on guitar & Otis Finch on drums recording "Let 'Em Roll"! Listen or get the Tone Poet Vinyl Edition during our Blue Note Store sale: bluenote.lnk.to/BigJohnPatto...
December 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM