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Contents: ?yEverything Jazz?z?y4th Edition: Blue Note?z?yUHQCD Specification?z?yGreen Color Label Coating?z Founded in 1939 by Alfred Lion and Francis Wolff, Blue Note was the first jazz-only record label in history. Alfred, uncompromising in his approach, dedicated ample time to rehearsals, meticulously focusing on the quality of each track. Combined with artistic jacket designs, this resulted in a string of classic modern jazz albums. Featuring 50 masterpieces from this still-active, undisputed No. 1 jazz label, including works by Norah Jones and Robert Glasper, this collection showcases 200 carefully selected classics that have been loved not only overseas but also in Japan for many years. Many titles are being released on UHQCD for the first time! The booklet includes new liner notes as well as comments from the artists about each work. All albums use high-quality UHQCD + green color label coating specifications that faithfully reproduce the sound of the original recording. The series logo is friendly and approachable, designed by world-renowned illustrator C?sar Debargue. A series of historic sessions recorded for Blue Note by the solitary genius stylist. Packed with Monk standards, including "Round Midnight". Personnel Thelonious Monk (p) George Tate, Idris Slieman (tp) Danny Quebec West, Sahib Shihab (as) Billy Smith (ts) Milt Jackson (vib) Gene Ramy (b) Art Blakey (ds) and others Recorded in New York on October 15, 24, November 21, 1947 and July 2, 1948 Media reviews and more A series of historic sessions recorded for Blue Note by the solitary genius stylist. This album is packed with Monk standards, including "Round Midnight." (C)RS
