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The Blue Note Breakdown

Blue Note Breakdown

The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast centered around discussions and explorations of the Blue Note Records vault. Talking about the band leaders, supporting musicians, and overall history is always exciting, so come dive in with me! There are so many great new reissues in the 75th anniversary series, 80th anniversary series, and beyond.

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#140
November 3 · 21 min
Ep. 140 - Eddie Gale - Black Rhythm Happening - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series
Ep. 140 - Eddie Gale - Black Rhythm Happening - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around past and upcoming releases and reissues. This is a place where you can learn something new about a recording you may already love, or dive into a new recording you've never heard before. Looking for suggestions for your next record store run? Please come hang out and listen to "The Finest in Jazz Since 1939". DISCLAIMER: We don't generate any revenue from podcast ads or monetization due to the use small segments of copyrighted music. The royalties rightfully belong to the artists and copyright holders. To sustain the quality of our content and continue producing good work, please contemplate supporting us on through likes, subscriptions, shares, and comments.
#139
October 27 · 25 min
Ep. 139 - Sam Rivers - Dimensions & Extensions - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series
Ep. 139 - Sam Rivers - Dimensions & Extensions - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around past and upcoming releases and reissues. This is a place where you can learn something new about a recording you may already love, or dive into a new recording you've never heard before. Looking for suggestions for your next record store run? Please come hang out and listen to "The Finest in Jazz Since 1939". DISCLAIMER: We don't generate any revenue from podcast ads or monetization due to the use small segments of copyrighted music. The royalties rightfully belong to the artists and copyright holders. To sustain the quality of our content and continue producing good work, please contemplate supporting us on through likes, subscriptions, shares, and comments.
#138
October 20 · 24 min
Ep. 138 - Sonny Rollins - Sonny Rollins Volume 2 - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series
Ep. 138 - Sonny Rollins - Sonny Rollins Volume 2 - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around past and upcoming releases and reissues. This is a place where you can learn something new about a recording you may already love, or dive into a new recording you've never heard before. Looking for suggestions for your next record store run? Please come hang out and listen to "The Finest in Jazz Since 1939". DISCLAIMER: We don't generate any revenue from podcast ads or monetization due to the use small segments of copyrighted music. The royalties rightfully belong to the artists and copyright holders. To sustain the quality of our content and continue producing good work, please contemplate supporting us on through likes, subscriptions, shares, and comments.
#137
October 15 · 22 min
Ep. 137 - Grant Green - Street Of Dreams - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series
Ep. 137 - Grant Green - Street Of Dreams - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around past and upcoming releases and reissues. This is a place where you can learn something new about a recording you may already love, or dive into a new recording you've never heard before. Looking for suggestions for your next record store run? Please come hang out and listen to "The Finest in Jazz Since 1939". DISCLAIMER: We don't generate any revenue from podcast ads or monetization due to the use small segments of copyrighted music. The royalties rightfully belong to the artists and copyright holders. To sustain the quality of our content and continue producing good work, please contemplate supporting us on through likes, subscriptions, shares, and comments.
#136
October 8 · 24 min
Ep. 136 - Jimmy Smith - Softly As A Summer Breeze - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series
Ep. 136 - Jimmy Smith - Softly As A Summer Breeze - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around past and upcoming releases and reissues. This is a place where you can learn something new about a recording you may already love, or dive into a new recording you've never heard before. Looking for suggestions for your next record store run? Please come hang out and listen to "The Finest in Jazz Since 1939". DISCLAIMER: We don't generate any revenue from podcast ads or monetization due to the use small segments of copyrighted music. The royalties rightfully belong to the artists and copyright holders. To sustain the quality of our content and continue producing good work, please contemplate supporting us on through likes, subscriptions, shares, and comments.
#135
September 12 · 22 min
Ep. 135 - Ike Quebec - Bossa Nova Soul Samba - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series
Ep. 135 - Ike Quebec - Bossa Nova Soul Samba - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around past and upcoming releases and reissues. This is a place where you can learn something new about a recording you may already love, or dive into a new recording you've never heard before. Looking for suggestions for your next record store run? Please come hang out and listen to "The Finest in Jazz Since 1939". DISCLAIMER: We don't generate any revenue from podcast ads or monetization due to the use small segments of copyrighted music. The royalties rightfully belong to the artists and copyright holders. To sustain the quality of our content and continue producing good work, please contemplate supporting us on through likes, subscriptions, shares, and comments.
#134
September 8 · 22 min
Ep. 134 - Jackie McLean - Vertigo - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series
Ep. 134 - Jackie McLean - Vertigo - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around past and upcoming releases and reissues. This is a place where you can learn something new about a recording you may already love, or dive into a new recording you've never heard before. Looking for suggestions for your next record store run? Please come hang out and listen to "The Finest in Jazz Since 1939". DISCLAIMER: We don't generate any revenue from podcast ads or monetization due to the use small segments of copyrighted music. The royalties rightfully belong to the artists and copyright holders. To sustain the quality of our content and continue producing good work, please contemplate supporting us on through likes, subscriptions, shares, and comments.
#133
September 4 · 22 min
Ep. 133 - Freddie Hubbard - Goin' Up - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series
Ep. 133 - Freddie Hubbard - Goin' Up - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around past and upcoming releases and reissues. This is a place where you can learn something new about a recording you may already love, or dive into a new recording you've never heard before. Looking for suggestions for your next record store run? Please come hang out and listen to "The Finest in Jazz Since 1939". DISCLAIMER: We don't generate any revenue from podcast ads or monetization due to the use small segments of copyrighted music. The royalties rightfully belong to the artists and copyright holders. To sustain the quality of our content and continue producing good work, please contemplate supporting us on through likes, subscriptions, shares, and comments.
#132
September 1 · 25 min
Ep. 132 - Lee Morgan - Lee-Way - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series
Ep. 132 - Lee Morgan - Lee-Way - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around past and upcoming releases and reissues. This is a place where you can learn something new about a recording you may already love, or dive into a new recording you've never heard before. Looking for suggestions for your next record store run? Please come hang out and listen to "The Finest in Jazz Since 1939". DISCLAIMER: We don't generate any revenue from podcast ads or monetization due to the use small segments of copyrighted music. The royalties rightfully belong to the artists and copyright holders. To sustain the quality of our content and continue producing good work, please contemplate supporting us on through likes, subscriptions, shares, and comments.
#131
July 31 · 25 min
Ep. 131 - Michel Petrucciani/Jim Hall/Wayne Shorter - Power Of Three - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series
Ep. 131 - Michel Petrucciani/Jim Hall/Wayne Shorter - Power Of Three - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around past and upcoming releases and reissues. This is a place where you can learn something new about a recording you may already love, or dive into a new recording you've never heard before. Looking for suggestions for your next record store run? Please come hang out and listen to "The Finest in Jazz Since 1939". DISCLAIMER: We don't generate any revenue from podcast ads or monetization due to the use small segments of copyrighted music. The royalties rightfully belong to the artists and copyright holders. To sustain the quality of our content and continue producing good work, please contemplate supporting us on through likes, subscriptions, shares, and comments.
#130
July 28 · 22 min
Ep. 130 - Big John Patton - Got A Good Thing Goin' - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series
Ep. 130 - Big John Patton - Got A Good Thing Goin' - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around past and upcoming releases and reissues. This is a place where you can learn something new about a recording you may already love, or dive into a new recording you've never heard before. Looking for suggestions for your next record store run? Please come hang out and listen to "The Finest in Jazz Since 1939". DISCLAIMER: We don't generate any revenue from podcast ads or monetization due to the use small segments of copyrighted music. The royalties rightfully belong to the artists and copyright holders. To sustain the quality of our content and continue producing good work, please contemplate supporting us on through likes, subscriptions, shares, and comments.
#129
June 23 · 19 min
Ep. 129 - Kenny Burrell - Blue Lights Vol. 1 - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series
Ep. 129 - Kenny Burrell - Blue Lights Vol. 1 - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around past and upcoming releases and reissues. This is a place where you can learn something new about a recording you may already love, or dive into a new recording you've never heard before. Looking for suggestions for your next record store run? Please come hang out and listen to "The Finest in Jazz Since 1939". DISCLAIMER: We don't generate any revenue from podcast ads or monetization due to the use small segments of copyrighted music. The royalties rightfully belong to the artists and copyright holders. To sustain the quality of our content and continue producing good work, please contemplate supporting us on through likes, subscriptions, shares, and comments.
#128
June 16 · 19 min
Ep. 128 - Hank Mobley - Hank Mobley - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series
Ep. 128 - Hank Mobley - Hank Mobley - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around past and upcoming releases and reissues. This is a place where you can learn something new about a recording you may already love, or dive into a new recording you've never heard before. Looking for suggestions for your next record store run? Please come hang out and listen to "The Finest in Jazz Since 1939". DISCLAIMER: We don't generate any revenue from podcast ads or monetization due to the use small segments of copyrighted music. The royalties rightfully belong to the artists and copyright holders. To sustain the quality of our content and continue producing good work, please contemplate supporting us on through likes, subscriptions, shares, and comments.
#127
June 11 · 20 min
Ep. 127 - Curtis Amy - Tippin' On Through - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series
Ep. 127 - Curtis Amy - Tippin' On Through - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around past and upcoming releases and reissues. This is a place where you can learn something new about a recording you may already love, or dive into a new recording you've never heard before. Looking for suggestions for your next record store run? Please come hang out and listen to "The Finest in Jazz Since 1939". DISCLAIMER: We don't generate any revenue from podcast ads or monetization due to the use small segments of copyrighted music. The royalties rightfully belong to the artists and copyright holders. To sustain the quality of our content and continue producing good work, please contemplate supporting us on through likes, subscriptions, shares, and comments.
#126
June 2 · 20 min
Ep. 126 - Bobby Hutcherson - Components - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series
Ep. 126 - Bobby Hutcherson - Components - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around past and upcoming releases and reissues. This is a place where you can learn something new about a recording you may already love, or dive into a new recording you've never heard before. Looking for suggestions for your next record store run? Please come hang out and listen to "The Finest in Jazz Since 1939". DISCLAIMER: We don't generate any revenue from podcast ads or monetization due to the use small segments of copyrighted music. The royalties rightfully belong to the artists and copyright holders. To sustain the quality of our content and continue producing good work, please contemplate supporting us on through likes, subscriptions, shares, and comments.
#125
May 19 · 23 min
Ep. 125 - Kenny Dorham - Whistle Stop - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series
Ep. 125 - Kenny Dorham - Whistle Stop - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around past and upcoming releases and reissues. This is a place where you can learn something new about a recording you may already love, or dive into a new recording you've never heard before. Looking for suggestions for your next record store run? Please come hang out and listen to "The Finest in Jazz Since 1939". DISCLAIMER: We don't generate any revenue from podcast ads or monetization due to the use small segments of copyrighted music. The royalties rightfully belong to the artists and copyright holders. To sustain the quality of our content and continue producing good work, please contemplate supporting us on through likes, subscriptions, shares, and comments.
#124
May 13 · 24 min
Ep. 124 - Donald Byrd - The Cat Walk - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series
Ep. 124 - Donald Byrd - The Cat Walk - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around past and upcoming releases and reissues. This is a place where you can learn something new about a recording you may already love, or dive into a new recording you've never heard before. Looking for suggestions for your next record store run? Please come hang out and listen to "The Finest in Jazz Since 1939". DISCLAIMER: We don't generate any revenue from podcast ads or monetization due to the use small segments of copyrighted music. The royalties rightfully belong to the artists and copyright holders. To sustain the quality of our content and continue producing good work, please contemplate supporting us on through likes, subscriptions, shares, and comments.
#123
May 5 · 27 min
Ep. 123 - McCoy Tyner - Asante - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series
Ep. 123 - McCoy Tyner - Asante - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around past and upcoming releases and reissues. This is a place where you can learn something new about a recording you may already love, or dive into a new recording you've never heard before. Looking for suggestions for your next record store run? Please come hang out and listen to "The Finest in Jazz Since 1939". DISCLAIMER: We don't generate any revenue from podcast ads or monetization due to the use small segments of copyrighted music. The royalties rightfully belong to the artists and copyright holders. To sustain the quality of our content and continue producing good work, please contemplate supporting us on through likes, subscriptions, shares, and comments.
#122
April 29 · 25 min
Ep. 122 - Dexter Gordon - Dexter Calling - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series
Ep. 122 - Dexter Gordon - Dexter Calling - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around past and upcoming releases and reissues. This is a place where you can learn something new about a recording you may already love, or dive into a new recording you've never heard before. Looking for suggestions for your next record store run? Please come hang out and listen to "The Finest in Jazz Since 1939". DISCLAIMER: We don't generate any revenue from podcast ads or monetization due to the use small segments of copyrighted music. The royalties rightfully belong to the artists and copyright holders. To sustain the quality of our content and continue producing good work, please contemplate supporting us on through likes, subscriptions, shares, and comments.
#121
April 21 · 24 min
Ep. 121 - Stanley Turrentine - Easy Walker - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series
Ep. 121 - Stanley Turrentine - Easy Walker - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around past and upcoming releases and reissues. This is a place where you can learn something new about a recording you may already love, or dive into a new recording you've never heard before. Looking for suggestions for your next record store run? Please come hang out and listen to "The Finest in Jazz Since 1939". DISCLAIMER: We don't generate any revenue from podcast ads or monetization due to the use small segments of copyrighted music. The royalties rightfully belong to the artists and copyright holders. To sustain the quality of our content and continue producing good work, please contemplate supporting us on through likes, subscriptions, shares, and comments.

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