Blue Note Records - Radio Facts

UMG’s Everything Jazz Platform Centralizes Catalog, Storytelling for Global Audience

News DeskApril 21, 2026April 24, 2026

by News DeskApril 24, 2026April 24, 2026030

Universal Music Group has built a direct-to-fan jazz destination that bypasses traditional streaming gatekeepers, giving labels and rights holders a new channel to monetize premium...

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Bilal: Neo-Soul’s Eclectic Genius and Innovation (video)

Radio FactsApril 19, 2024April 5, 2026

by Radio FactsApril 5, 2026April 5, 202601

Bilal is a groundbreaking Neo-Soul artist known for blending jazz, hip-hop, and R&B. His Grammy-winning album 'Black Radio' cemented his status as an innovative musical...

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Ambrose Akinmusire’s Ongoing Impact on Jazz

Digital and Radio FactsMarch 7, 2024April 5, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 5, 2026April 5, 202600

Jazz trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire has been appointed Artistic Director of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance at UCLA, following legends like Terence Blanchard....

Artists

Robert Glasper: Changing Jazz Without the Noise

Digital and Radio FactsMarch 2, 2024April 5, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 5, 2026April 5, 202603

Robert Glasper revolutionizes jazz by blending R&B and hip-hop elements. His Grammy-winning album 'Black Radio' broke traditional boundaries....

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Ambrose Akinmusire: Redefining the Trumpet in Jazz

Digital and Radio FactsMarch 2, 2024April 5, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 5, 2026April 5, 202601

Jazz trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire redefines contemporary jazz with his experimental style on Blue Note Records. The Grammy-nominated artist pushes musical boundaries through innovative trumpet techniques...

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Apollo Soundtrack Digital Edition Released on HBO

Allen JacobsNovember 26, 2023April 5, 2026

by Allen JacobsApril 5, 2026April 5, 202602

The digital edition of THE APOLLO soundtrack is now available ahead of the HBO documentary's November 6 premiere, featuring classic recordings and a new song...

Music Business News

Living Legends Foundation Mourns President Harris

Digital and Radio FactsJune 23, 2023April 6, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 6, 2026April 6, 202600

Veteran music executive Varnell Harris Johnson, president of the Living Legends Foundation, passed away at 76. Johnson worked at Capitol-EMI, Blue Note, and Jive Records....

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Kendrick Scott Releases Album Corridors

Radio FactsMarch 3, 2023April 6, 2026

by Radio FactsApril 6, 2026April 6, 202600

Drummer Kendrick Scott releases Corridors, his third Blue Note Records album featuring a trio format with Walter Smith III and Reuben Rogers....

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Kendrick Scott Releases New Single and Video

Radio FactsFebruary 10, 2023April 6, 2026

by Radio FactsApril 6, 2026April 6, 202601

Drummer Kendrick Scott releases new single 'One Door Closes, Another Opens' from upcoming Blue Note album Corridors, featuring Walter Smith III and Reuben Rogers....

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The Apollo Soundtrack Digital Edition

Digital and Radio FactsNovember 1, 2019April 7, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 7, 2026April 7, 202600

The digital edition of THE APOLLO soundtrack releases ahead of HBO's documentary premiere. Features classic recordings plus new song by Robert Glasper and Ledisi....

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Digital Soundtrack for HBO’s THE APOLLO Released

Digital and Radio FactsNovember 1, 2019April 7, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 7, 2026April 7, 202601

The digital soundtrack for HBO's Apollo Theater documentary by Roger Ross Williams is now available, featuring classic recordings from James Brown, Ella Fitzgerald, and Aretha...

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The Apollo Soundtrack Digital Edition Released on HBO

Kevin RossNovember 1, 2019April 7, 2026

by Kevin RossApril 7, 2026April 7, 202600

The digital soundtrack for HBO's Apollo Theater documentary debuts featuring classic tracks by James Brown, Ella Fitzgerald, and a new song by Robert Glasper with...

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Miles Davis’ Birth of Cool: 70th Anniversary

Digital and Radio FactsApril 5, 2019April 7, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 7, 2026April 7, 202601

Miles Davis' groundbreaking Birth of the Cool celebrates its 70th anniversary with a complete remastered collection including rare live recordings from the Royal Roost....

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Gregory Porter Joins Blue Note “Jazz at Sea”

Digital and Radio FactsSeptember 28, 2015April 8, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 8, 2026April 8, 202600

Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter joins an all-star lineup for Blue Note's inaugural jazz cruise aboard Queen Mary 2 in October 2015....

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Kennedy Center: “Blue Note at 75” May 3-11

Digital and Radio FactsApril 2, 2014April 8, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 8, 2026April 8, 202601

Kennedy Center celebrates Blue Note Records' 75th anniversary May 3-11, 2014 with performances by Terence Blanchard, Robert Glasper, and jazz legends....

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ROBERT GLASPER’S “BLACK RADIO” DEBUTS AT #15

Digital and Radio FactsMarch 8, 2012April 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 9, 2026April 9, 202602

Robert Glasper's acclaimed album Black Radio debuts at #15 on Billboard Top 200, marking his first chart entry with impressive first-week sales of 20,854 units....

2007thru2010 Music Business News

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Norah Jones & The Roots

Digital and Radio FactsOctober 21, 2010April 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 9, 2026April 9, 202603

Norah Jones performs with The Roots on Jimmy Fallon's show to promote her new album 'Featuring,' a collection of collaborations with Ray Charles, Willie Nelson,...

2007thru2010 Music Business News

Cassandra Wilson’s “Silver Pony” Out November 9

Digital and Radio FactsSeptember 1, 2010April 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 9, 2026April 9, 202604

Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson releases new album Silver Pony on Blue Note Records November 9, featuring collaborations with Ravi Coltrane and John Legend....

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UMG’s Everything Jazz Platform Centralizes Catalog, Storytelling for Global Audience

Bilal: Neo-Soul’s Eclectic Genius and Innovation (video)

Ambrose Akinmusire’s Ongoing Impact on Jazz

Robert Glasper: Changing Jazz Without the Noise

Ambrose Akinmusire: Redefining the Trumpet in Jazz

Apollo Soundtrack Digital Edition Released on HBO

Living Legends Foundation Mourns President Harris

Kendrick Scott Releases Album Corridors

Kendrick Scott Releases New Single and Video

The Apollo Soundtrack Digital Edition

Digital Soundtrack for HBO’s THE APOLLO Released

The Apollo Soundtrack Digital Edition Released on HBO

Miles Davis’ Birth of Cool: 70th Anniversary

Gregory Porter Joins Blue Note “Jazz at Sea”

Kennedy Center: “Blue Note at 75” May 3-11

ROBERT GLASPER’S “BLACK RADIO” DEBUTS AT #15

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Norah Jones & The Roots

Cassandra Wilson’s “Silver Pony” Out November 9

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