Just great all around if youre a blue note junkie as many of us are. Released to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the coolest and best known label in jazz, this book celebrates over seven decades of. San francisco chronicle holiday gift pick the story of the fabled jazz label blue note records, with studio photos and ephemera, portraits and, most important, the worldfamous lp jacket art, groundbreaking not only for its crisp, modern design but for portraying black men like john. The 400page hardcover book is authored by richard havers and tells the 75 year story of the label that has always represented the finest in jazz. Nov 01, 2019 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the legendary jazz record label, blue note records will open its first ever uk popup store at coal drops yard, kings cross on friday 15th november thru 23rd november to coincide with the efg london jazz festival 2019. This is a very classy book and is highly recommended for fans of the blue note label. Theres lots of great stuff in the book, its brilliant, it is a beautiful thing. Blue note is not only known as the purveyor of extraordinary jazz but is also famous as an arbiter of cool. Uncompromising expression, the phrase from blue notes mission statement that richard havers applies to his lavishly illustrated history of the label, also serves as a.
Blue note records 75th anniversary celebrations continue. Uncompromising expression is a magnificent book, beautifully designed and very much in the blue note tradition of strong, arresting graphics. Sep 30, 2014 on november 4, blue note ume will release a new labelspanning 5cd, 75track blue note singles box set as a companion piece to a new hardcover book, both titled blue note. Authored by richard havers, this book takes readers through the evolution of blue notes musicmaking history. The book this lavish doorstop is a beautiful testament to the everlasting impact that blue note records have had on american and world culture. Uncompromising expression by richard havers english hardcover book blue note. Uncompromising expression 75 years of the finest in jazz. San francisco chronicleholiday gift pick the story of the fabled jazz label blue note records, with studio photos and ephemera, portraits and, most important, the worldfamous lp jacket art, groundbreaking not only for its crisp, modern design but for portraying black men like john. Uncompromising expression, the book, has been written by jazz historian richard. Uncompromising expression, the first official illustrated history of blue note records, authored by richard havers and including forewords by wayne shorter, robert glasper and blue note records president don was commemorating the 75th anniversary of blue note records, the beautiful 400page.
November will see the worldwide release of blue note. Uncompromising expression by richard havers 2014, hardcover. Blue note issued hundreds of singles in both 78 and 45 rpms. Uncompromising expression 75 years of the finest in jazz by richard havers.
Havers has curated box sets on the music of louis armstrong and ella fitzgerald and is the author of an anniversary book on. Purveyor of extraordinary music and an arbiter of cool, blue note is. Pdf blue note uncompromising expression download full. This weighty book helps to explain the mystique that continues to surround the. To celebrate the 75th anniversary of blue note, the label is releasing a comprehensive 5cd singles box entitled uncompromising expression. The photography of cofounder francis wolff and the cover designs of reid miles were integral to the labels success and this highly illustrated, landmark publication featuring the very best photographs, covers, and ephemera from the archives, including neverbeforepublished. Uncompromising expression available for preorder now. Commemorating the 75th anniversary of blue note records, the beautiful 400page. The wonderful art and details of the original lp covers are lovingly. The author, richard havers, who did such a good job with the sound of america, last years history of verve records, has excelled himself again with arguably the more popular, cult. A birthday ode to the greatest jazz record label of all time.
Blue note has never failed to deliver and still pumps out its founding principle of uncompromising expressions by young talents on the cutting edge of jazz. Summary released to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the coolest and best known label in jazz, this book celebrates over seven decades of extraordinary music from a company that has stayed true to. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Nov 10, 2014 published for blue note s seventyfifth anniversary, this landmark volume is the first official illustrated story of the label, from 1939 roots to its renaissance today. Uncompromising expression 75 years of the finest in. Blue note records are designed simply to serve the uncompromising expressions of hot jazz or swing, in general. The first official illustrated history of blue note, the most influential and important brand in jazz, published on the labels 75th anniversary. You probably already know that blue note was and is a quality label known for their uncompromising expression, and this book is no exception. Tracing the evolution of jazz from the boogie woogie and swing of the 1930s, through bebop, funk and fusion, to the eclectic mix. Uncompromising expression, the first official illustrated history of blue note records, authored by richard havers and including forewords by wayne shorter, robert glasper and blue note records president don was. Uncompromising expression by richard havers, 9780500517444, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Blue note issued hundreds of singles in both 78 and 45 rpms from its founding in 1939 through.
Nov 16, 2014 uncompromising expression, the phrase from blue notes mission statement that richard havers applies to his lavishly illustrated history of the label, also serves as a definition of jazz. In perfect timing with the 75th anniversary of blue note records, comes the release of uncompromising expression, the fans ultimate blue note book. Uncompromising expression by richard havers, 9781452141442, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Dec 30, 2014 in perfect timing with the 75th anniversary of blue note records, comes the release of uncompromising expression, the fans ultimate blue note book. Also released is a 5cd companion box set curated by havers that opens with the labels very first artist, boogie woogie pianist meade lux lewis, and. Uncompromising expression, the phrase from blue note s mission statement that richard havers applies to his lavishly illustrated history of the label, also serves as a definition of jazz. Blue note survives in name, if not some would argue in spirit. The title of this book is blue note and it was written by richard havers. On coffeetable size book, richard havers lucidly writes about the 75 years history of the iconic american jazz label. San francisco chronicleholiday gift pick the story of the fabled jazz label blue note records, with studio photos and ephemera, portraits and, most important, the worldfamous lp jacket art, groundbreaking not only for its crisp, modern design but for portraying black men like john coltrane and art blakey with gravity and dignity. Just in time for the holidays, blue note and chronicle books have published uncompromising expression, a gorgeous, 400page hardcover tome celebrating the record labels 75th anniversary. Purveyor of extraordinary music and an arbiter of cool, blue note is the definitive jazz labelsigning the best artists, pioneering the best recording techniques, and lead cover design trends with punchy. San francisco chronicle holiday gift pick the story of the fabled jazz label blue note records, with studio photos and ephemera, portraits and, most important, the worldfamous lp jacket art, groundbreaking not only for its crisp, modern design but for portraying black men like john coltrane and art blakey with gravity and dignity.
Uncompromising expression the finest in jazz since 1939. San francisco chronicle holiday gift pick the story of the fabled jazz label blue note records, with studio photos and ephemera, portraits and, most important, the worldfamous lp jacket art, groundbreaking not only for its crisp, modern design but for portraying black men like john coltrane and art blakey with. Blue note uncompromising expression hardcover book item 944410 chronicle, 2014 condition. Commemorating the storied labels 75th anniversary, the 400page hardcover book includes forewords by wayne shorter, robert glasper, and blue note president don was. Purveyor of extraordinary music and an arbiter of cool, blue note is the definitive jazz. Havers has curated box sets on the music of louis armstrong and ella fitzgerald and is the author of an anniversary book on the jazz label verve. Uncompromising expression is the first official illustrated history of blue note records. A book, which is as handsome as a blue note record. Contemporary jazz, bossa nova, hard bop, souljazz, bop, afrocuban jazz, vocal, modal, post bop, swing, piano. Uncompromising expression is the title of both the box set, a 75track compendium of key blue note singles, and an accompanying hardcover book.
Published for blue notes seventyfifth anniversary, this landmark volume is the first official illustrated story of the label, from 1939 roots to its renaissance today. Sep 30, 2014 uncompromising expression is the first official illustrated history of blue note records. Uncompromising expression the singles collection is a fivedisc box compiled from the labels history. Uncompromising expression a phrase taken from blue note recordss original manifesto is a beautifully designed and lovingly written celebration of the storied label, from its humble beginnings right up to its 75th anniversary preparations in 2014. Any particular style of playing which represents an authentic way of musical. Richard havers purveyor of extraordinary jazz music and an arbiter of cool, blue note is the definitive jazz labelsigning the best artists, pioneering the best recording techniques, and lead cover design trends. The store will offer a onestop shop for music fans to. This is the soundtrack to blue note records 75 years of uncompromising expression.
It is sad that a label with the reputation of blue note should be reduced to recording the casual meanderings of background pop music. Nov 11, 2014 uncompromising expression is a must for any hepcat. Pdf blue note uncompromising expression download full pdf. Uncompromising expression richard havers hardcover finest in jazz since 1939. Producers richard havers and tim breach undertook a sisyphean task here. Dec 06, 2014 how they found room in a list of top 75 blue notes to include so many recent blue note records while leaving out so many classic blue note titles is still a mystery. Uncompromising expression, a labelspanning 5cd box set that is a companion piece to a new hardcover book of the same title authored by richard havers. Releasing dayanddate with this collection is a new hardcover book with the same name written by jazzauthority, richard havers, who details blue note s impact on popular culture.
Blue notes uncompromising expression celebrates 75 years of legendary jazz recordings. It is here that the book really shines with crisp and clear reproductions of wolffs photographs and contact sheets and gorgeous reproductions of the album covers. Uncompromising expression is a must for any hepcat. Uncompromising expression book is the first official illustrated history of blue note records. Also released is a 5cd companion box set curated by havers that opens with the labels very first artist, boogie woogie pianist. Nice thick pages, color that pops and plenty of pics that i had never seen before.
Blue note uncompromising expression by the jazz labels. It begins as a rags to riches story of two men, francis wolff and alfred lion, who fled germany to escape the holocaust and fascism and moved to america to. How they found room in a list of top 75 blue notes to include so many recent blue note records while leaving out so many classic blue note titles is still a mystery. Even richard havers, in his wonderful 2014 book uncompromising expression a mustown coffeetable history of blue note doesnt ignore the critical consensus. He lives in the lammermuir hills in southern scotland. Blue note uncompromising expression the book skoolwerk. A blue note records book, a beautifully illustrated history of the label, entitled uncompromising expression will be published in november. Purveyor of extraordinary music and an arbiter of cool, blue note is the d. Beyond the notes uncompromising expression apr 11, 2019 by bill king comments blue note records debuted in 1939, with a name derived from the blue notes that make up the sound of jazz and blues, and went on to become one of the most original, successful and creative showcases for jazz these past 80 years. Releasing dayanddate with this collection is a new hardcover book with the same name written by jazzauthority, richard havers, who details blue notes impact on popular culture. Authored by richard havers, this book takes readers through the evolution of blue notes musicmaking. Collecting blue note cds classic hard bop from the 1950s. To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the legendary jazz record label, blue note records will open its first ever uk popup store at coal drops yard, kings cross on friday 15th november thru 23rd november to coincide with the efg london jazz festival 2019.