Finding the Sublime in Jazz, an Argument for Abstraction
Jazz columnist Will Layman presents seven pieces of music as evidence of the beauty and urgency of pure sound in instrumental jazz.
Art Blakey
Various Artists: The Best of Blue Note
Here's another one of those groovy, swingin', melodic and enjoyable exercises in futility.
List This! A Beginner’s Guide to Blue Note Records
Blue Note, one of the foremost jazz record labels, is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a vinyl initiative, releasing highlights from its massive catalog over the course of two years. Here are some picks to get you started.