Although other artists, including warhol, were creating for blue note, it was the work of reid miles that consistently laid out their work in a way that married the art and the sound of blue note into a consistent whole. The two main series were 1500, which ran from 1955 to 1958, and 4000, which ran c. Herbie hancock the prisoner lp tone poet series duke ellington money jungle lp tone poet series blue note records. These covers are especially important in an era when albums are distributed piecemeal. Complete compliation of the original blue note volumes a timeless collectors piece for all music fans the cover art of blue note records is graham marsh and glyn callinghams classic collection of the finest record sleeves produced by the celebrated blue note record label. During this period he designed almost 500 record covers for the label. Reid miles hard format a nice collection of reid miles covers from the addictive hard format.
Type dining bond in the extra message box at checkout. The album covers collected in this comprehensive volume under the wellknown blue note record label embody classic design and pioneering typography. The cropping, the elegant light and a monochromatic blue help capture the expression of the music in mitchells taut hands. This book contains over 400 blue note album covers from the late 40s through the early 70s. Album cover art gathers nearly 400 of the legendary covers, spanning the 40s to the 70s, and features the greatest. Wearing radios allows one conversation to be held at a time and it goes to all parties.
Sonny rollins a night in the village vanguard has later liberty cover page 22. Though absent from recording, shorter continued to. Reid miles was an american modernist designer, a genius of his time, best known for his work for blue note records through the 1950s and 60s. The cover art of blue note records is graham marsh and glyn callinghams classic collection of the finest record sleeves produced by the. Restricting to selection from the 150 covers i own some admittedly as reissue no point in torturing myself with records i dont own, or are glad i dont own, ljc presents the best and worst of blue note art in glorious life size if. The graphic design work is iconic, with the sweet spot being reid. Mar 01, 2018 although other artists, including warhol, were creating for blue note, it was the work of reid miles that consistently laid out their work in a way that married the art and the sound of blue note into a consistent whole. Official website, check the calendar of live music, concerts, purchase tickets online for blue note napa. John fordham tells the story of blue note through a selection of its famous album covers. Duke ellington money jungle lp tone poet series gregory porter all rise. The blue note masterpieces of reid miles this modern house a fairly comprehensive collection of the blue note 4000 series, where miles really spread his wings and. The blue note masterpieces of reid miles this modern house a fairly comprehensive collection of the blue note 4000 series, where miles really spread his wings and did some of his best work.
Smaller in trim size, greatly expanded in content, this compendium of chronicles classic blue note books 50,000 copies sold is now an appealingly chunky paperback. There are also around forty blue note titles in the blue note catalog, examples are 4193, 4196, 4204, 4206, 4209, and many others approaching the 4250 cutoff, which had been prepared for release prior to the sale of blue note, labels and covers printed, but were pressed subsequent to the company sale to liberty. While it is a good light reading of a particular american music scene, the book also contains abundant blue note s signature album covers, inner sleeves, session notes, photos, contact sheets and even paper stashes which is used only in japan. Most of the records were studio recordings produced by alfred lion or francis wolff. If youre a blue note fan no doubt youve seen many of these as album covers, but seeing all these great portraits by francis wolff in a nicely printed large format book is pretty cool. Album cover art gathers nearly 400 of the legendary covers, spanning the 40s to the 70s, and features the greatest work of legendary blue note art director reid miles.
Uk covers are shown on the left, and us covers on the right. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. Given his long track record, shorters every record and appearance are still eagerly awaited by fans in the hope that he will thrill them again. There are also around forty blue note titles in the blue note catalog, examples are 4193, 4196, 4204, 4206, 4209, and many others approaching the 4250 cutoff, which had been prepared for release prior to the sale of blue note, labels and covers printed, but were pressed subsequent to. Learn about the timeless design of some of the most easily identified album covers in the history of the music industry. Mar, 2018 if youve somehow avoided jazz your entire life, youve likely seen or seen the influence of blue note album covers. Alfred lion, the founder of blue note records, passed away on 2 february 1987, aged 78 years old. He founded blue note in 1939 with a view to releasing the very best in jazz records. Mar 29, 2014 learn about the timeless design of some of the most easily identified album covers in the history of the music industry. All book covers personalized binders and custom menu covers. Buy the cover art of blue note records 1st edition by marsh, graham, callingham, glyn isbn.
Music lovers have been attracted to the distinct style and sleek sound of jazz since its birth at the turn of the century. Six of the best and worst blue note covers a personal. Here are the final stats, if youre into that kind of thing. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries. The covers are of the original lps but sometimes of later releases. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Apr 12, 20 many blue note covers are iconic, a few, more colonic. Though absent from recording, shorter continued to tour regularly with the same quartet after 2005. So youll experience a gorgeous feeling like turning the pages of a luxurious art museum catalogue. Blue note records released blue notes great sessions. Nov 25, 2019 this year, i asked 26 of my favorite designers to share their own favorite book covers of the year, and they came back with a whopping 78 different selections. The cropping, the elegant light and a monochromatic blue help capture the expression of.
Great cover photos for most of the interesting blue note lps. Established in 1939 by alfred lion and max margulis, it derived its name from the blue notes of jazz and the blues. Many blue note covers are iconic, a few, more colonic. See more ideas about blue note jazz, jazz, album cover art. The thing to do blue mitchell with junior cook, chick corea, gene taylor and al foster blue note records 4178 1964 what a beautiful cover. In the book the cover art of blue note records felix cromey wrote miles made the cover sound like it knew what it. Blue note allows the customization for multiple conversations to be held at your fingertips and you can control who gets the messages. See more ideas about album covers, album and blue note jazz. Upon blue note new york reopening gift cards will be mailed out to patrons within 3 business days. A bestselling anthology of over 400 covers from one of the most acclaimed record labels of all time. All book covers, bradford alan, all book covers inc, all book covers arizona, book covers inc, all book covers arizona inc.
The cover art of blue note records is graham marsh and glyn callinghams classic collection of the finest record sleeves produced by the celebrated blue note record label. Smaller in trim size, greatly expanded in content, this compendium of chronicles classic blue note books 50,000 copies sold is now an appealingly chunky. If youve somehow avoided jazz your entire life, youve likely seen or seen the influence of blue note album covers. If you already own the books dedicated to the blue note label album covers anniversary historybiographyetc. Blue note new york gift cards are eligible to be used at our gift shop and on food and beverage purchases in the club. The graphic design work is iconic, with the sweet spot being reid miless tenure as chief graphic designer from 1956 to the mid 60s. Blue note remains one of the most influential jazz labels of all time, and its cover art is a virtual timecapsule of cool. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Blue note records is an american jazz record label owned by universal music group and operated under capitol music group. Listen to the best of blue note on apple music and spotify, and scroll down for some of the most iconic blue note album covers of all time. Music lovers have been attracted to the distinct style and sleek sound of.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Illustrated from thousands of firsthand examinations of blue note records comes this exhaustive guide to identifying the many details that determine what is and what is not an original blue note pressing. Sep 27, 2016 heres how book covers look in the uk vs. Jazz record center blue note records by frederick cohen bnr book hc hardback 112 pgs. Browse nook tablet covers, ereader accessories, chargers, headphones, and more from top brands such as kate spade new york and lilly pulitzer. This hard cover edition is the complete compilation of the original volumes published nearly two decades ago. Nduduzo makhathini modes of communication letters from the underworlds. Just checking the book out again i noticed that the musicians names on pages 106107 are reversed and some of the written information isnt exactly accurate. One of blue note s most iconic covers shows how miles can take a mundane, everyday photo a cropped snap of a shop door and, by dint of a subtle blue tint and framing it with bold typography. Examples of fonts in use tagged with blue note records. Complete compliation of the original blue note volumes a timeless collectors piece for all music fans the cover art of blue note records is graham marsh and glyn callinghams classic collection of the finest record sleeves produced.
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