VA - Blue Notes, The Essence of Modern Jazz [1999] (10 x CDs)

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VA - Blue Notes, The Essence of Modern Jazz [1999] (10 x CDs)

Step into the vibrant world of modern jazz with the delightful box set, “Blue Notes, The Essence of Modern Jazz [1999].” Released by The Intense Media and Documents, this collection is a true gem for anyone who loves music that pushes boundaries and explores new horizons. From the moment you press play, you’ll be swept away by the smooth, soulful melodies and intricate rhythms that define modern jazz. This genre is all about innovation and creativity, and this box set captures that spirit perfectly. Each track is a journey, blending traditional jazz elements with contemporary influences to create something truly unique.

What makes this collection so special is its ability to showcase the diversity within modern jazz. You’ll find everything from laid-back, mellow tunes to more experimental, avant-garde pieces. It’s a wonderful mix that highlights the genre’s versatility and its ability to evolve over time.

On the back cover, you’ll find a captivating description that invites you to explore the essence of modern jazz. 

"Blues, syncopation and blue notes are the key elements of jazz music. A blue note is sung or played at a slightly different pitch than standard. Typically, the alteration is between a quartertone and a semitone, but this varies among performers and genres. The blue notes are usually said to be the lowered third, lowered fifth and lowered seventh scale degrees.

With bebop, blues elements like blue notes became an essence of modern jazz. Davis, Monk, Rollins, Coltrane are considered the giants of the modern hard bop blue notes realm dominating the New York jazz scene in the fifties, an anti-thesis to the cool West Coast jazz. But many other artists who for various reasons never received their fair share of the limelight delivered their individual blue notes to this movement, some of the best collected here, showing the variety of artistic statements of enduring value"

It highlights the genre’s rich history and ongoing impact on the music world, making it clear that this box set is a celebration of jazz’s past, present, and future.

The production quality is outstanding, ensuring that every note and nuance is crystal clear. This attention to detail allows you to fully appreciate the skill and artistry of the musicians. Plus, the insightful liner notes provide fascinating context and background, making the listening experience even richer.

Modern jazz has had a profound influence on many other music styles, from hip-hop to electronic music. This box set not only celebrates the genre’s rich history but also its ongoing impact on the music world. It’s a testament to the enduring power of jazz to inspire and innovate. So, if you’re looking to dive into the essence of modern jazz, “Blue Notes” is the perfect place to start. Let the music take you on a journey through the ever-evolving landscape of jazz. Enjoy! (B)

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Track lists

CD01

01 Elmo Hope Trio - Mo Is On 2:51

02 Elmo Hope Trio - Sweet And Lovely 2:58

03 Elmo Hope Trio - Happy Hour 2:52

04 Elmo Hope Trio - Hot Sauce 3:54

05 Elmo Hope Trio - Stars Over Marakech 3:06

06 Elmo Hope Trio - Freffie 3:05

07 Elmo Hope Trio - Carving The Rock 2:57

08 Elmo Hope Trio - I Remember You 2:46

09 Elmo Hope Quintet - Crazy 4:17

10 Elmo Hope Quintet - Abdullah 3:48

11 Elmo Hope Quintet - Chips 3:36

12 Elmo Hope Quintet - Later For You 4:02

13 Elmo Hope Quintet - Low Tide 4:12

14 Elmo Hope Quintet - Maybe So 4:23

15 Hank Mobley Quartet - Hank's Prank 4:31

16 Hank Mobley Quartet - My Sin 3:49

17 Hank Mobley Quartet - Avila And Tequila 4:31

18 Hank Mobley Quartet - Walkin' The Fence 3:39

19 Hank Mobley Quartet - Love For Sale 4:31

20 Hank Mobley Quartet - Just Coolin' 4:10

CD02

01 Lou Donaldson & Clifford Brown - Carvin' The Rock 3:58

02 Lou Donaldson & Clifford Brown - You Go To My Head 4:22

03 Lou Donaldson & Clifford Brown - De-Dah 4:52

04 Lou Donaldson & Clifford Brown - Brownie Speaks 3:49

05 Lou Donaldson & Clifford Brown - Cookin' 3:16

06 Lou Donaldson & Clifford Brown - Bellarosa 4:15

07 Thad Jones - Slipped Again 6:24

08 Thad Jones - I'll Wind 7:04

09 Thad Jones - Thadrack 5:44

10 Thad Jones - Let's 8:46

11 Thad Jones - I've Got A Crush On You 7:36

CD03

01 Thad Jones - Blue Room 6:49

02 Thad Jones - Tarriff 5:34

03 Thad Jones - Little Girl Blue 2:53

04 Thad Jones - Scratch 10:31

05 Thad Jones - Zec 8:50

06 Jutta Hipp With Zoot Sims - Just Blues 8:56

07 Jutta Hipp With Zoot Sims - Violets For Your Furs 6:09

08 Jutta Hipp With Zoot Sims - Down Home 6:41

09 Jutta Hipp With Zoot Sims - Almost Like Being In Love 6:14

10 Jutta Hipp With Zoot Sims - Wee-Dot 7:27

11 Jutta Hipp With Zoot Sims - Too Close For Comfort 6:51

CD04

01 Paul Chambers Quintet - Minor Run-Down 7:38

02 Paul Chambers Quintet - The Hand Of Love 6:23

03 Paul Chambers Quintet - Softly As In The Morning Sunrise 3:07

04 Paul Chambers Quintet - Four Strings 5:27

05 Paul Chambers Quintet - What's New 5:40

06 Paul Chambers Quintet - Beauteous 8:08

07 Clifford Jordan - Not Guilty 11:43

08 Clifford Jordan - St. John 8:18

09 Clifford Jordan - Blue Shoes 9:38

10 Clifford Jordan - Beyond The Blue Horizon 6:59

11 Clifford Jordan - Ju-Ba 3:55

CD05

01 Curtis Fuller - A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening 6:53

02 Curtis Fuller - Hugore 6:43

03 Curtis Fuller - Oscalypso 5:40

04 Curtis Fuller - Here's To My Lady 6:43

05 Curtis Fuller - Lizzy's Bounce 5:25

06 Curtis Fuller - Soon 5:37

07 Duke Pearson - Bluebird Of Happiness 4:20

08 Duke Pearson - I'm A Fool To Want You 5:25

09 Duke Pearson - I Love You 4:34

10 Duke Pearson - When Sonny Gets Blue 5:08

11 Duke Pearson - The Golden Striker 5:28

12 Duke Pearson - On Green Dolphin Street 6:46

13 Duke Pearson - 3 A.M. 8:56

CD06

01 John Jenkins & Kenny Burrell - From This Moment On 7:40

02 John Jenkins & Kenny Burrell - Motif 6:17

03 John Jenkins & Kenny Burrell - Everything I Have Is Yours 6:12

04 John Jenkins & Kenny Burrell - Sharon 7:49

05 John Jenkins & Kenny Burrell - Chalumeau 5:58

06 John Jenkins & Kenny Burrell - Blues For Two 4:44

07 Dizzy Reece - The Rake 6:06

08 Dizzy Reece - I'll Close My Eyes 5:57

09 Dizzy Reece - Groovesville 8:08

10 Dizzy Reece - The Rebound 6:49

11 Dizzy Reece - I Wished On The Moon 6:51

12 Dizzy Reece - A Variation On Monk 5:41

CD07

01 Kenny Burrell - Birks' Works 9:49

02 Kenny Burrell - Hallelujah 11:43

03 Kenny Burrell - Lady Be Good 9:59

04 Kenny Burrell - Lover Man 8:23

05 Kenny Burrell - 36-23-36 3:52

06 Ike Quebec - It Might As Well Be Spring 6:21

07 Ike Quebec - A Light Reprieve 5:24

08 Ike Quebec - Easy - Don't Hurt 6:09

09 Ike Quebec - Lover Man 5:57

10 Ike Quebec - Ol' Man River 6:36

11 Ike Quebec - Willow Weep For Me 5:21

CD08

01 Duke Jordan - Flight To Jordan 5:33

02 Duke Jordan - Star Brite 7:49

03 Duke Jordan - Squawkin' 5:00

04 Duke Jordan - Deacon Joe 8:43

05 Duke Jordan - Split Quick 5:12

06 Duke Jordan - Si-Joya 6:46

07 Kenny Drew - Undercurrent 7:20

08 Kenny Drew - Funk-Cosity 8:30

09 Kenny Drew - Lion's Den 4:55

10 Kenny Drew - The Pot's On 6:08

11 Kenny Drew - Groovin' The Blues 6:23

12 Kenny Drew - Ballade 5:32

CD09

01 Clifford Brown - Cherokee 3:27

02 Clifford Brown - Easy Living 3:44

03 Clifford Brown - Wail Bait 4:01

04 Clifford Brown - Minor Mood 4:35

05 Clifford Brown - Hymn Of The Orient 4:07

06 Clifford Brown - Brownie Eyes 3:56

07 Horace Parlan - The Book's Beat 9:53

08 Horace Parlan - Up And Down 6:10

09 Horace Parlan - Fugee 7:09

10 Horace Parlan - The Other Part Of Town 11:41

11 Horace Parlan - Lonely One 4:06

12 Horace Parlan - Light Blue 6:03

CD10

01 Sheila Jordan - Falling In Love With Love 2:31

02 Sheila Jordan - If You Could See Me Now 4:32

03 Sheila Jordan - Am I Blue 4:12

04 Sheila Jordan - Dat Dere 2:43

05 Sheila Jordan - When The World Was Young 4:43

06 Sheila Jordan - Let's Face The Music And Dance 1:14

07 Sheila Jordan - Laugh, Clown, Laugh 3:11

08 Sheila Jordan - Who Can I Turn To? 3:21

09 Sheila Jordan - Baltimore Oriole 2:34

10 Sheila Jordan - I'm A Fool To Want You 4:55

11 Sheila Jordan - Hum Drum Blues 2:15

12 Sheila Jordan - Willow Weep For Me 3:29

13 Dodo Greene - My Hour Of Need 4:55

14 Dodo Greene - Trouble In Mind 4:46

15 Dodo Greene - You Are My Sunshine 3:03

16 Dodo Greene - I'll Never Stop Loving You 4:03

17 Dodo Greene - I Won't Cry Anymore 3:47

18 Dodo Greene - Lonesome Road 4:15

19 Dodo Greene - Let There Be Love 3:29

20 Dodo Greene - There Must Be A Way 3:32

21 Dodo Greene - Down By The Riverside 4:07

22 Dodo Greene - Little Things Mean A Lot 4:09

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