Beyond Jazz: A Celebration of 80 Years of Blue Note Records
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About the Event
Beyond Jazz: Experience a 4-day Phoenix community celebration that highlights 80 years of the legendary Blue Note Records, one of the greatest Jazz labels there has ever been.
From Thursday, September 26 - Sunday, September 29, enjoy 4 iconic jazz events in local downtown Phoenix venues in the Roosevelt Row Arts District, celebrating the unique vision and impact of Blue Note Records, a pioneering music label that brought the world some of the finest jazz artists of our time.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 26____________________
7:30PM: Live Music @ The Nash
Blue Note 80th Anniversary: Contemporary Blue Note w/ Zach Gillespie (map) 110 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
FRIDAY, SEPT. 27_______________________
6:00PM - 10:00PM: Art & Sound Exhibition @ Evolve Gallery (map)
SLEEVENOTES: Blue Note Vinyl Art and Sound Exhibition 918 N 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Featuring works and records from local Phoenix artists and Phoenix record stores
DETAILS | Free Event
SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 - Signature Event______
4:00PM: Blue Notes Film + Music Industry Panel @ Film Bar (map)
BLUE NOTE RECORDS: BEYOND THE NOTES - 86 mins | Rated TBC | Documentary
Starring Wayne Shorter, Norah Jones, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Rudy Van Gelder, Art Blakey, Robert Glasper, Derrick Hodge
Directed by Sophie Huber, "Beyond The Notes" highlights the history of Blue Note Records, which goes beyond the landmark recordings. The film revleas rare archival footage, current recording sessions and conversations with jazz icons and today’s groundbreaking Blue Note musicians.
7:30PM: Live Music @ The Nash (map)
Blue Note 80th Anniversary: Classic Blue Note W/ Mike Kocour
September 28 @ 7:30 PM
>>> JOINT TICKET OPTION - Film + Live Music Combo <<<
SUNDAY, SEPT. 28____________________
10:00AM: Blue Notes Brunch @ Carly's Bistro (map)
Featuring musician Alan Jones and ASU Jazz trio
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