Blue Note Records Showcase
Hard Bop & Beyond
An introduction to Blue Note Records seems hardly necessary. Formed in 1939 by Alfred Lion & Max Margulis, the label is resurgent under new label head Don Was & for over 70 years still continues to remain pivotal in all matters jazz.
Hard Bop & Beyond is the title of this, our next Blue Note Records Showcase. Mike Chadwick is spoilt for choice as he sets about delivering five hard-bop gems, two iconic compositions and one “jaw-droppingly beautiful ballad”. He’s not wrong either.
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Blue Note Records Showcase
Hard Bop & Beyond
Artist – Track – Album – Year
Dexter Gordon I Want More Doin’ Allright 1961
Sonny Clark Somethin’ Special Leapin’ & Lopin’ 1961
Wayne Shorter Footprints Adam’s Apple 1966
Herbie Hancock Maiden Voyage Maiden Voyage 1965
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers The Egyptian Indestructable 1964
McCoy Tyner Passion Dance The Real McCoy 1967
Horace Silver Mo’Joe The Cape Verdean Blues 1965
Pete La Roca Lazy Afternoon Basra 1967