New Jersey's sprawling Liberty State Park is usually relatively mellow - boasting scenic views of the Statue of Liberty, the Manhattan skyline, and Ellis Island. But starting July 31, the second annual …

In that brief sweet spot before rock 'n' roll grabbed the nation by its ears, modern jazz was everywhere. An alphabet soup of labels shared Blue Note's spotlight, including Prestige, Riverside,  …

It's no surprise that your favorite artists would dig through the Blue Note crates in search of hooks, beats, and riffs for the sampling. But for some of them, borrowing simply isn't enough, as artists …

Where can you find Blue Note's influence in today's jazz? Everywhere. Almost anywhere you turn, some young lion's revering - or reinventing - Alfred Lion's legendary sound. You can't really talk about  …

Jazz is all about changes and improvisation, and while Blue Note's founders might not recognize today's version of the label they started, they'd definitely be proud of its success, both financially an …