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A story of modern jazz 1997 cast and crew the story of the jazz label that was home to such greats as miles davis, john coltrane, herbie hancock, thelonious monk, art blakey, dexter. This tidy, thoughtful film gets at jazzs joy and pain. Kielokaz alte herren kielokaz id 364 free ganymed jazz, funk. A story of modern jazz tells the story of alfred lion, francis wolff, and the record label they founded. The mix ranges from bebop howard mcghee and fats navarros boperation to some freeform hard bop grachan moncur iis evolution, with plenty of distinct voices to hear along the way the full list is predictably stunning. A story of jazz is a brief, singledisc overview of blue notes history as one of the most influential jazz labels ever.

Blue note records discovered and produced an impressive roster of international jazz stars. With freddie hubbard, gil melle, herbie hancock, horace silver. In blue note records, the biography, author richard. How else to tell their adventure, as there were no cameras around, of course, when they started to conceive their label with no financing at all. Included is original footage from concert recordings with john coltrane. The soundtrack to a documentary on the blue note labels history, blue note. Kielokaz just arround the world kielokaz id 362 free ganymed jazz, experimental. Most of the jazz theory thats taught these days comes from the 1940s50s and there arent many modern jazz artists who do much that hasnt already been done by the kind of musicians that blue note recorded in their heyday, whether its miles davis, wayne shorter, sam rivers, andrew hill, ornette coleman or cecil taylor. His lifelong fascination with jazz began at the age of 16 when he saw a concert given by sam woodings orchestra in his native city. Midair machine where from it rains abstract jazz jazz, electronic, new age, modern jazz.

It mustnt be understated just how important this milestone is for jazz and for the greater good of music as a whole. The only documentary about the legendary jazz record label includes original footage from concert recordings by blue note label artists. The only documentary about the legendary jazz record label now on bluray disc. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Blue note, the most successful movie ever made about jazz, is a testimony to the passion and vision of these two men and certainly swings like the propulsive sounds that made their label so famous. The only documentary about the legendary jazz record label is now on bluray disc. In the 1950s and 60s, blue note provided urban america. Blue note, jazz, spiritual jazz from the archives, a tribute that is worthy to the testimony that blue note is 70 years young this year 2009.

Often referred to as the godfather of modern jazz, miles davis has gone through stages of producing ballads to improvisational hard jazz that takes a seasoned listener to appreciate. Glenn kenny, the new york times critics pick jazz may be a quintessentially american art form, but it is europeans who make some of the best jazz documentaries, with the captivating blue note records. Blue note a story of modern jazz tells the story of alfred lion and francis wolff, of a friendship in exile and of uncompromising artistic excellence. Kind of blue is, arguably, the greatest album he ever produced. In the 1950s and 60s, blue note provided urban america its soundtracka gritty, organic, humid music, the love child of bebop and cool jazz that came to be known as hard bop. Checkie brown wirklich wichtig cb 27 hey soulrnb, big bandswing. Syreus bach goodbye, grandmother it rains abstract jazz jazz, new age, piano. The blue note story combines extraordinary music documents and amazing period film materials with a newly conceived animation framework that tells part of the story of alfred lion and frank wolff. Blue note a story of modern jazz blue note a story of modern jazz 1997. Mosaic images has curated the francis wolff photo collection since 1992, identifying and archiving over 20,000 images taken at hundreds of blue note sessions between 1940 and 1970. The crew started filming in portland, oregon and spent some time in nashville, tennessee to get a few scenes. It must schwing the blue note story 2018 rotten tomatoes.

Blue note a story of modern jazz 1997 rotten tomatoes. A story of modern jazz, director julian benedikt explores the labels ascendance, beginning with lion and wolffs emigration from nazi germany to new york city, where their mutual passion for jazz blossomed and prompted them to devote their lives to its proliferation. It was the personal vision and creation of alfred lion supported by the iconic monochrome photography of francis wolff, otherwise known as frank. Blue note, the most successful movie ever made about jazz, is a testimony to the passion and. The film is roughly based upon the book, but has more of a contemporary vibe. Music a flatted note, especially the third or seventh note of a scale, in place of an expected major interval. Nov 14, 2014 the worlds most famous jazz label celebrated for its striking use of design as much as for its groundbreaking recordings is 75 this year. Herbie hancock, freddie hubbard, johnny griffin, jay jay johnson, max. Blue note a story of modern jazz tv movie 1997 imdb. Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform. Alfred lion was born to a german jewish family, at gotenstrasse 7 on the rote insel in berlin, just a few minutes walk away from marlene dietrichs birthplace. A story of modern jazz also works quite well as a introductory sampler for neophytes.

Includes original footage from concert recordings with john. The worlds most famous jazz label celebrated for its striking use of design as much as for its groundbreaking recordings is 75 this year. Among the most influential and important record labels of all time, blue note have marked their 75th anniversary this year by launching an extensive reissue campaign that aims to make 100 classic and contemporary blue note titles available on vinyl once more from coltrane to cannonball adderley, the label was at one time or another home to pretty much every. The modern, mixedup music of jazz pianist robert glasper. The film incorporates gobs of classic blue note music the labels roster included just about every viable figure in modern jazz along with live footage both vintage and more modern, scads of blackandwhite still photos, interviews herbie hancock, max roach and any number of behindthescenes folk, anecdotes and more. A story of modern jazz 1997 the story of the jazz label that was home to such greats as miles davis, john coltrane, herbie hancock, thelonious monk, art blakey, dexter gordon and. In fact, its often considered by critics to be the greatest jazz album of all time. Julian benedikt euroarts 2007 blue note was not the only jazz label recording americas indigenous music from the 30s through the 1960s, but it may be the only one that mattered. This included miles davis, herbie hancock, john coltrane, sonny rollins, wayne shorter, thelonious monk. Ron carter, herbie hancock, taj mahal, thelonious monk, max roach, carlos santana, jimmy smith.

Dixieland jazz, bebop, hardbop, cool jazz these are all different styles of jazz, each with their own characteristics and complexities, but they are all tonal. Blue note definition of blue note by the free dictionary. A story of modern jazz, a various artists compilation. A story of modern jazz the story of blue note, the jazz label that was home to such greats as miles davis, john coltrane, herbie hancock, thelonious monk, art.

A story of modern jazz is made of interviews with jazz musicians, and brilliant ones. Important works by some of the greatest jazz musicians in history john. Our selection of favorite tracks from the blue note vaults, updated monthly so. Blue note records listen to free radio stations accuradio. The recorded legacy of jazz musics greatest record company listen now. Blue note records was founded in the 1930s and has played a vital role in the development of jazz for more than 60 years. Modern jazz was born at blue note records when greats like thelonious monk, miles davis, bud powell, john coltrane and art blakey recorded on the label in.

Among the most influential and important record labels of all time, blue note have marked their 75th anniversary this year by launching an extensive reissue campaign that aims to make 100 classic and contemporary blue note titles available on vinyl once more. Blue like jazz is the second book by donald miller. This 1997 documentary covers all the bases the background and perspective of blue note s founder, alfred lion, the recording session atmosphere, the enthusiasm and dedication of the musicians, francis wolffs photographs, reid miles covers and rudy van gelders sound. Kielokaz opening horizons kielokaz id 361 free ganymed ambient electronic, free jazz. Oct 26, 2010 blue note a story of modern jazz tells the story of alfred lion and francis wolff, of a friendship in exile and of uncompromising artistic excellence. In that sense, the compilation is a fairly useless promotional tool, as it doesnt really illuminate why the label is so iconic. A story of modern jazz the story of blue note, the jazz label that was home to such greats as miles davis, john coltrane, herbie hancock, thelonious monk, art blakey, dexter gordon and. Blue note records new york jazzlabel documentation movie eric friedler and. This semiautobiographical work, subtitled nonreligious thoughts on christian spirituality, is a collection of essays and personal reflections chronicling the authors growing understanding of the nature of god and jesus, and the need and responsibility for an authentic personal response to that understanding. The film adaptation of blue like jazz, was released on april, 2012. Producer and jazz pianist in an image from his live at capitol studios album recording session. Jul 20, 2003 blue note, the uniquely american jazz label, was formed by german immigrants who loved the music form and wanted to tell the world about it. At last this website now displays over 2800 images from this historic time. Michael bailey, published on february 26, 2008 at all about jazz.

May 31, 2015 most of the jazz theory thats taught these days comes from the 1940s50s and there arent many modern jazz artists who do much that hasnt already been done by the kind of musicians that blue note recorded in their heyday, whether its miles davis, wayne shorter, sam rivers, andrew hill, ornette coleman or cecil taylor. Kielokaz krotenwurz kielokaz id 360 free ganymed free jazz. Our jazz collection includes many blue note music cds, bebop cds, modern jazz, classic jazz, 3rd stream, fusion, free jazz, vocalists and soloists to big band from the 1930s to the present. Blue note a story of modern jazz tv movie 1997 plot. Blue note records has dominated the jazz scene and its development over 70 years since its inception in 1939. The cast consists of actors, such as justin welborn, as seen in the crazies, marshall allman, who more recently joined the cast of true. Blue note, the uniquely american jazz label, was formed by german immigrants who loved the music form and wanted to tell the world about it.

The mix ranges from bebop howard mcghee and fats navarros boperation to some freeform hard bop grachan moncur iis evolution, with plenty of distinct voices to hear along the way. A story of modern jazz, director julian benedikt explores the labels ascendance, beginning with lion and wolffs emigration from nazi germany to new york city, where their mutual passion for jazz blossomed and. In 1926, lion emigrated to the united states, but while working on the new york docks, he was attacked. A brief summary of modern jazz the jazz piano site.