Beyond the notes and the many amazing talents those two old white german jewish immigrant refugees brought. Sophie huber talks about her blue note documentary, beyond. Blue note nailed this combination often with artists like hancock, shorter, hank mobley, jackie mclean and lee morgan. After the premiere a live concert will be held, presenting robert glasper, kendrick scott and derrick hodge. The film recounts this story and weaves a thread between these artists and the current hiphop figures. A music documentary about the legendary label blue note records. Through current recording sessions, rare archive and conversations with iconic blue note artists, the film reveals an intimate perspective of a legacy that continues to be vital in todays political climate. Beyond the notes, and is directed by sophie huber, who previously directed the impressionistic documentary harry dean stanton. Beyond the notes, revealing the thrilling and emotional journ. In 1939, alfred lion and francis wolff founded the legendary jazz label blue note records in new york.
Our selection of favorite tracks from the blue note vaults, updated monthly so. I have been completely compulsive about rudy van gelder and the famous studio. Key to making this film especially effective is its focus on the current. There absolutely is a fascinating documentary to be made about. Shop exclusive music and apparel from the official blue note records store. My only complaint is the authors obvious bias against the 70s. Beyond the notes, chronicling the pioneering record label that gave voice to some of the finest and most iconic jazz artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. A revelatory, thrilling and emotional journey behind the scenes of blue note records, the pioneering label that gave voice to some of the finest jazz artists of. Beyond the notes will play in the following us cities in july and august. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Beyond the notes explores the vision behind the iconic american jazz record label. Side b label has blue note records 47 west 63rd nycsame as your no 3 blue note labels cheat sheet. Through rare archive, current recording sessions and conversations blue. Mira film and eagle rock entertainment have announced the start of the us theatrical rollout for the awardwinning documentary blue note records.
Originally dedicated to recording traditional jazz and small group swing, the label switched its attention to modern jazz around 1947. Sold to liberty records, the label continued to release some great music throughout the sixties, but the great era of the blue note sound had passed by about 1967. Beyond the notes is a revelatory journey behind the scenes of one of the most important labels in the history of jazz and by extension, that of american music blue note has been home to groundbreaking legends as well as presentday luminaries. Starring ambrose akinmusire, michael cuscuna, lou donaldson, and robert glasper. We buy blue note cds, bluenote records, as well as titles from hundreds of other jazz labels. Pianist herbie hancockinterview subject and blue note artist.
Beyond the notes by mira film on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Blue note records new york jazzlabel documentation movie eric friedler and wim wenders with quincy jones, herbie hancock etc. Director sophie huber took upon quite the undertaking exploring the history, internal culture, and impact of the beloved label in her new documentary blue note records. Apr 18, 2018 a documentary delving into the history of the influential blue note records label is set to premiere at the tribeca film festival in new york city, new york april 1829. The feature documentary premiered at the tribeca film festival in 2018, has played at over 50 international film festivals. This is the story of two friends, united by a passionate love for jazz, and their belief in equality and freedom for every person. When the german jewish refugees alfred lion and francis wolff started blue note in. Watch new trailer for blue note documentary beyond the notes. Though the film only scratches the surface at the history and legacy of blue note records, the doc does serve at the very least as entry level teachings. When the landscape of documentary films is embodied by a spectrum of truly groundbreaking work, blue note records. Sep 06, 2019 beyond the notes focuses a solid gaze on john coltranes blue train, a gamechanger that also invented a new sport, if you will, crossing populist, soulful jazz with a brave new world of firstglimpsed ideas. Sound unseen filmfreeway film festivals, screenplay.
Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Through rare archival footage, current recording sessions and conversations with blue note artists, the film reveals a powerful mission and illuminates the vital connections between jazz and hip hop. Through rare archival material, current recording sessions and intimate conversations with blue note artists, such as herbie hancock, wayne shorter and robert glasper, the film uncovers a history of jazz that is not static, but an art form suffused with deep humanity that remains. As part of its yearround presence, sound unseen offers a successful monthly screening series and special events throughout the twin cities. Beyond the notes is celebrating its world premiere at the tribeca film festival. Apr 25, 2018 they might sound stylistically disparate, but everyone on the classic blue note label was totally authentic and swung hard. Beyond the notes is an agreeably loose and conversational documentary thats more ambitious than it initially appears to be. Yes, blue note records went into decline after the retirement of alfred lion.
If they like the music, then maybe this will set them a journey to discover for themselves what the film didnt have the time or inclination to cover. Beyond the notes is a revelatory, dynamic and emotional journey behind the scenes of blue note records, the pioneering american label that gave voice to some of the finest jazz artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. The film is set to premiere at the tribeca film festival in new york in april 2018. Beyond the notes explores the unique vision behind the iconic american jazz record label, blue note.
Excellent history of blue note records from its earliest years, the author mostly writes about what matters, the music. The rich history of blue note records is woefully underserved by this slight documentary. Beyond the notes is a revelatory, thrilling and emotional journey behind the scenes of blue note records, the pioneering label that gave voice to some of the finest jazz artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Established in 1939 by alfred lion and max margulis, it derived its name from the blue notes of jazz and the blues. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost.
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. With ambrose akinmusire, art blakey, clifford brown, john coltrane. Beyond the notes is awarded with the german documentary film award opus gmbh music prize. Alfred and frank, i never got the sense of pressure from them, to create in any kind of way other than what might come out of me, shares herbie hancock in an interview from the film. If you believe alfred lion and francis wolff were the. Director sophie huber interviews the usual suspects of the modern jazz documentarymost notably herbie hancock and wayne shorterand recounts the formation of blue note records. Beyond the notes, which screens on sunday afternoon, is a mustsee if you love john coltrane or kendrick lamar. Apr 27, 2018 though slight, blue note records beyond the notes is a pleasant look into the music label that changed jazz forever.
Beyond the notes is a 90minute film written and directed by sophie huber chronicling the story of blue note records, a label that boasts a rich and storied history, and which is also arguably. Explore the tone poet audiophile vinyl reissue series on the official blue note records store. Blue note records beyond the notes 2018 kaleidescape. Same as your no 1 blue note labels cheat sheet on the runoff it has rvg etched, ear and etched 9m. The film seems to flounder in its midsection but does a wonderful job of equating modern hip hop with its jazz forefathers in both parties ability to represent political thought in its conclusion. Mar 08, 2018 a revelatory, thrilling and emotional journey behind the scenes of blue note records, the pioneering label that gave voice to some of the finest jazz artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Anyone who has a real love for music will want to see and learn from blue note records.
Beyond the notes, which screens during the 2018 tribeca film festival. Selling blue note jazz records, cds and dvds is easy. Beyond the notes explores the unique vision behind the iconic jazz record label. A revelatory, thrilling and emotional journey behind the scenes of blue note records, the pioneering label that gave voice to some of the. This tidy, thoughtful film gets at jazzs joy and pain. Seventyone minutes hardly seems long enough to tell the story of a record label so profoundly influential as blue note. Through rare archive, current recording sessions and conversations with influential blue note musicians of different generations, the film reveals an inspiring. Blue note records is an american jazz record label owned by universal music group and operated under capitol music group. Blue note records beyond the notes 2018 kaleidescape movie store interviews and archival footage chronicle the rise of the eponymous record label and its artists who changed the face of music. Sophie hubers film, though sanctioned by the jazz record label, is no hagiography, interviewing key players and adding fantastic rostrum. Founded in new york in 1939 by german jewish refugees alfred lion and francis wolff, the history of blue note records goes beyond the landmark recordings, encompassing the pursuit of musical freedom, the conflict between art and commerce and the idea of music as a transformative and revolutionary force. The film has a sort of elders council in saxophonist wayne shorter and. Also, the following links list some of the jazz musicians, jazz record labels and formats that we are especially interested in buying and selling.
The rise of this improbable empire is chronicled in a new documentary, blue note records. Beyond the notes focuses a solid gaze on john coltranes blue train, a gamechanger that also invented a new sport, if you will, crossing populist, soulful jazz with a brave new world of firstglimpsed ideas. Beyond the notes by sophie huber takes you inside the world of blue note records, told via interviews and archival footage. Eagle rock entertainment and blue note records released a stunning documentary, blue note records. They might sound stylistically disparate, but everyone on the classic blue note label was totally authentic and swung hard. Pages in category blue note records artists the following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 218 total. Beyond the notes world premierefeature documentary dwight casimere 430 2018, 10. Since 1939, blue note artists have been encouraged to push creative boundaries in search of uncompromising expressions. Beyond the notes explores the unique and groundbreaking vision behind the iconic jazz label. I couldnt say it better than the blurb for the film. Beyond the notes is a loving and fascinating tribute to.
Blue note records beyond the notes 2018 bluray 720p. While bringing the best in documentaries, short films, and music videos it also showcases rare concert footage, interactive panels, and live music events. The two main series were 1500, which ran from 1955 to 1958, and 4000, which ran c. Since 1939, blue note artists have been encouraged to push creative boundaries in search of. A collectors perspective last updated may 24, 2019 the history of blue note records from a record collectors perspective, supplemented with commentary regarding audio quality, a topic on which wiki editors and music journalists alike appear entirely oblivious. Blue note compelling enough to pique the curiosity and interest of the casual jazz fan or the completely. The jury is of the opinion that this film tells the story of blue note in a congenial way and is therefore a convincing example of what a documentary film can achieve at best. One cant overstate the influence of blue note records, the jazz record label founded in new york in 1939 by german refugees alfred lion and francis wolff. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. Beyond the notes, which debuted this week at the tribeca film festival. Blue note s tone poet series is produced by joe harley and features allanalog, 180g audiophile vinyl reissues that are mastered from the original master tapes by kevin gray, manufactured at rti, and packaged in deluxe stoughton printing old style gatefold tipon. Explore the vision behind the iconic american jazz record label. Blue note records explores the vision behind the iconic american jazz label.
Blue notes musical legacy lives on in the hearts and mind of blue note aficionados, however, and is there for everyone to discover and enjoy. Save for the inclusion of illuminating interviews with herbie hancock, wayne shorter, rudy van gelder, and especially lou donaldson, beyond the notes is largely a missed opportunity to explore the labels golden years. Beyond the notes serves as an introduction to blue note might find themselves feeling like theyre trying to fill in missing pieces. Through rare archival footage, current recording sessions and conversations with blue note artists, the film. The blue note records label launched the most famous jazz musicians of the 20th century. A revelatory, thrilling and emotional journey behind the scenes of blue note records, the pioneering label that gave voice to some of the finest jazz artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Yet even a marathon film of multiple parts could not capture the essence of this phenomenon any more completely and certainly no more succinctly than sophie huber does on her second. Beyond the notes is a revelatory, thrilling and emotional journey behind the scenes of blue note records, the pioneering label that gave voice to some of the finest jazz artists.
Blue note records beyond the notes explores the unique vision behind the iconic american jazz record label. Beyond the notes documentary celebrates blue notes 80th. The necessary enumeration embodied by the key players in this adventure is broken, during a recording session, by a man who mostly remains. This book, chronicles the life of the most famous and influential jazz label of them all. This new film takes you behind the scenes of legendary blue. Beyond the notes a revelatory, thrilling and emotional journey behind the scenes of blue note records with the film blue note records. This truly delightful documentary history of the blue note label is a love letter to a pastera, but with plenty of hope for the future. Most of the records were studio recordings produced by alfred lion or francis wolff. Intimate perspective of a label legacy that continues to be vital today. 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. Beyond the notes finishes its limited theatrical run and starz airings in front of a sept. This is the discography of blue note records, the american jazz record label.
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