The photo shows a vinyl record cover titled sonny clark with Paul Chambers and 'Philly' Joe Jones, released under Blue Note 81579. The artwork features an abstract design with colorful overlapping rectangles in red, yellow, green, and blue, resembling piano keys. The record is displayed on a wooden stand on top of a dark wooden table. In the background, there's a green decorative lamp, a small silver trophy-like object, and a framed plaque with cursive writing. A white door with a round knob is visible on the right side of the image.

Sonny Clark
Sonny Clark Trio (1957)

Softly as in a Morning Sunrise
youtu.be/j7Ajbb9zDHU

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The photo shows a vinyl record album cover on a small wooden stand. The album is titled The Real McCoy by McCoy Tyner, featuring Joe Henderson, Ron Carter, and Elvin Jones. The design has a black and white image of McCoy Tyner sitting with his arm stretched out, with the title in large bold text: "THE REAL McCOY"—with "REAL" in orange and the rest in black. The Blue Note Records logo and catalog numbers are visible in the top right. In the background, there is a green lamp, a framed plaque or sign, and part of a white door with a black knob.

McCoy Tyner
The Real McCoy (1967)

Blues on the Corner
youtu.be/aQFZNm7JGqg

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Larry Young Photo by Francis Wolff The photo shows a man playing a piano, deeply focused on the keys. He is wearing a brown jacket over a turtleneck sweater and a knitted gray cap. The lighting is soft and warm, highlighting his face and hands while the background remains dark. The caption at the bottom reads: "Larry Young, Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 7, 1969.

Larry Young
Photo by Francis Wolff

#JazzSky #LarryYoung #FrancisWolff #TonePoet

The image shows a vinyl record of Larry Young's album Mothership displayed on a small wooden stand. The album cover features a photo of Larry Young passionately playing the piano or organ with his mouth open, possibly singing or shouting. His name, along with the album title, is prominently printed at the top in white and red text. Other featured musicians—Lee Morgan, Herbert Morgan, and Eddie Gladden—are listed in smaller text. The scene includes a lamp with a green glass base on the left, some audio equipment, and a white door in the background.

Larry Young
Mother Ship (1969)

Mother Ship
youtu.be/KgfQVgGmlEA

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Absolutely one of the greatest album covers of all time! 📸😎🎨 -1957

@bluenoterecords.bsky.social #Bluenote #art #design #jazz #graphicdesign #photography #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #birds #flight #sky #saxophone #JohnnyGriffin #HankMobley #JohnColtrane #LeeMorgan #WyntonKelly #PaulChambers #ArtBlakey

The photo shows a vinyl record cover for Joe Henderson's album In 'n Out, released on Blue Note Records. The cover features a bold black typographic design with the words “in ’n out” and arrows incorporated into the letters. Joe Henderson’s name appears at the top along with smaller text listing Kenny Dorham, Richard Davis, Elvin Jones, and others. The album is displayed on a small wooden stand on a piece of furniture, with some audio equipment and decor items visible in the background, including a turquoise lamp and a white door.

Joe Henderson
In 'n Out (1964)

Punjab
youtu.be/s63uSt5b1NQ

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #JoeHenderson #KennyDorham #McCoyTyner #RichardDavis #ElvinJones #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #BlueNote

Roy Haynes Photo by Francis Wolff This is a black-and-white photograph of jazz drummer Roy Haynes. He is sitting at a drum set, holding a wire brush in his right hand, ready to play. He’s wearing a light-colored short-sleeve polo shirt and looking intently at the drums. The background suggests a recording studio with acoustic panels. The name “ROY HAYNES” is printed below the image.

Roy Haynes
Photo by Francis Wolff

#BlueNote #TonePoet #RoyHaynes #FrancisWolff

The photo shows a vinyl record album titled Black Fire by Andrew Hill, featuring Joe Henderson, Richard Davis, and Roy Haynes. The album cover has a bold design with a pink top section containing the artist names and a portrait of Andrew Hill, and a lower section with an abstract black pattern on a white background. The record is displayed upright on a wooden stand. In the background, there are household items including a framed photo or plaque with writing, some electronic devices, and part of a white horse figurine visible on the right side of the image.

Andrew Hill
Black Fire (1964)

Black Fire
youtu.be/Dh42DiCX8kM

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The image shows a vinyl record on display, featuring the album "Our Thing" by Joe Henderson. The album cover has a black background with a black-and-white portrait of Joe Henderson wearing glasses on the right side. On the left, the text includes his name in white at the top, the title "OUR THING" in bold pink, and the names of Kenny Dorham, Andrew Hill, Eddie Khan, and Pete La Roca listed below in white. The Blue Note label logo is at the bottom. The record is propped up on a small wooden stand, with part of a cozy room visible in the background, including a table, decorative items, and a horse figurine on the floor.

Joe Henderson
Our Thing (1964)

Pedro's Time
youtu.be/Il4wet1BCH0

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #JoeHenderson #KennyDorham #AndrewHill #EddieKhan #PeteLaRoca #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #BlueNote

Miles Davis (1926–1991) : trompettiste américain, légende du jazz, pionnier du bebop, cool, modal et fusion.
Par Francis Wolff : photographe allemand (1907-1971), cofondateur de Blue Note, célèbre pour ses photos de jazz devenus emblématiques.
#photographie
#Bebop
#CoolJazz
#MilesDavis
#FrancisWolff

John Coltrane (1926–1967), saxophoniste de jazz américain, pionnier du jazz modal et du free jazz, célèbre pour ses improvisations virtuoses.
Par Francis Wolff : photographe allemand (1907-1971), cofondateur de Blue Note.
#photographie
#Jazz
#Jazzmodal
#Freejazz
#Hardbop
#FrancisWolff
#JohnColtrane

Por que a música?
Por Francis Wolff

Trecho da primeira parte do livro recém-editado.

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The photo shows a vinyl record of Lee Morgan’s album The Sidewinder propped up on a wooden surface next to a lamp and decorative pottery. The album cover features a black-and-white image of a trumpeter in the background, with bold black and red typography listing the title and musicians. Behind the setup, there is a rustic brick wall that adds texture to the cozy indoor scene.

Lee Morgan
The Sidewinder (1964)

Gary's Notebook
youtu.be/F2jCyTR1nOk

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #LeeMorgan #JoeHenderson #BarryHarris #BobCranshaw #BillyHiggins #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #AlfredLion #BlueNote

The photo shows a vinyl record album displayed upright on a wooden stand in a rustic indoor setting. The album cover features a close-up image of a man in yellow tones pointing or gesturing with his hand against a dark background. Bold text in pink and white reads “UNA MÁS (One More Time)” along with the names Kenny Dorham, Joe Henderson, Herbie Hancock, Butch Warren, and Anthony Williams. A Blue Note Records logo is visible near the top left. In the background, there is a brick wall, ceramic vases with intricate designs, and a small sign with writing on it.

Kenny Dorham
Una Mas (1963)

Sao Paolo
youtu.be/lxC5fJf6Wic

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #KennyDorham #JoeHenderson #HerbieHancock #ButchWarren #TonyWilliams #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #BlueNote

MARCH 8TH BIRTHDAYS...
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#March8 #March8TH #Robichaux #MississippiJohnHurt #Nowicka #PolishSinger #Ouwerx #RuanLingyu #FrancisWolff #GeorgeMitchell #LucilleBogan #OTD #BOTD #OnThisDay #JazzAge #MusicSky #MusicianSky #EarlyBlues #Ragtime #78rpm #ClassicJazz #Music

The photo shows a vinyl record cover leaning against a wall in a dimly lit room, possibly a basement or music room with exposed brick. The album is titled “A Night at Birdland Volume 2” by Art Blakey, released on Blue Note Records (Blue Note 1522). The cover features a red and white design with the album title in bold letters and the names of musicians Clifford Brown, Lou Donaldson, Horace Silver, Curly Russell, and Art Blakey. Below the text are several black-and-white photographs of the musicians performing. In the background, decorative ceramic vases and a green glass lamp are visible on a wooden shelf.

Art Blakey
A Night at Birdland, Vol. 2 (1954)

Confirmation
youtu.be/f78LrlNGxsU

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The photo shows a vinyl record album cover for Horace Silver and the Jazz Messengers. The cover features a black-and-white photograph of a man in a shirt and tie, smiling and pointing upward with both hands against a blue background. The text across the top reads HORACE SILVER in large block letters, with AND THE JAZZ MESSENGERS along the right side. The Blue Note logo and catalog number (BLP 1518) are printed in small type. The album is displayed upright on a wooden stand, and in the background is a rustic brick wall with some decorative pottery and a wooden surface.

Horace Silver
Horace Silver & The Jazz Messengers (1954)

Creepin' In
youtu.be/gVz-GjCU9wU

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #HoraceSilver #KennyDorham #HankMobley #DougWatkins #ArtBlakey #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #BlueNote

The photo shows a vinyl record cover on a wooden stand. The album is "Jay Jay Johnson, Volume 2" on Blue Note (catalog number 1506) and features Hank Mobley, Horace Silver, Clifford Brown, and Kenny Clarke. The cover design has a large stylized green and black "S" shape with a small black-and-white photo of J.J. Johnson playing the trombone in the top right. In the background, there are decorative ceramic vessels on the left and a rustic brick wall with a small handwritten chalkboard sign on the right.

Jay Jay Johnson
The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson, Vol. 2 (1955)

Pennies from Heaven
youtu.be/Q4T6VWgF49Q

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #JayJayJohnson #HankMobley #HoraceSilver #PaulChambers #KennyClarke #RudyVanGelder #JohnHermansader #FrancisWolff #BlueNote

The photo shows a vinyl record album displayed on a small wooden stand. The album is “The Scene Changes: The Amazing Bud Powell” from the Blue Note label. The cover is mostly black with a monochrome image of jazz pianist Bud Powell looking down, with a serious expression, and a young child’s face peeking from the right side. The text is in white and yellow, and the word “Stereo” appears at the top. The background features a wooden surface with pottery, a lamp, and a brick wall, giving the scene a warm, cozy, vintage feel.

Bud Powell
The Scene Changes (1958)

Crossin' The Channel
youtu.be/GAwDGiI97tA

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The photo shows the cover of a jazz album titled Sonny's Crib by Sonny Clark. The album cover features a black-and-white photo of a man at a piano, and the title is displayed below in a simple, modern font. The text lists the featured artists: Donald Byrd, Curtis Fuller, John Coltrane, Paul Chambers, and Art Taylor, with the label "Blue Note 81576." The record is standing on a small wooden display stand on a table, next to ceramic items and a lamp, with a brick wall in the background.

Sonny Clark
Sonny's Crib (1958)

Come Rain or Come Shine
youtu.be/U5OTilpD7Rc

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This is a Blue Note jazz album titled Whistle Stop by Kenny Dorham. The cover features a black-and-white photograph of two musicians—one in profile holding a trumpet and the other smiling—against a dark background. The text on the cover lists the featured artists: Kenny Dorham, Hank Mobley, Kenny Drew, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones. The design includes the Blue Note Records logo at the bottom with a minimalist, classic jazz album aesthetic.

Kenny Dorham
Whistle Stop (1961)

Sunset
youtu.be/3_RI86R8S0g

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The photo shows a vinyl record album on a wooden stand. The album is One Step Beyond by Jackie McLean, released on the Blue Note label. Its cover features a dramatic image of Jackie McLean looking into the distance while standing against a structure with a cloudy sky behind him. The scene is warmly lit by sunlight. In the background, there are decorative ceramic vases, a small green frog figurine, and a translucent sculpture on a wooden surface against a brick wall.

Jackie McLean
One Step Beyond (1963)

Blue Rondo
youtu.be/ySwmACKckjY

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The photo shows a vinyl record cover of a jazz album by J. R. Monterose with Ira Sullivan, Horace Silver, Wilbur Ware, "Philly" Joe Jones, released on Blue Note (catalog number 1536). The cover features a black-and-white image of J. R. Monterose playing a saxophone, wearing sunglasses, and immersed in performance. The top portion of the cover has bold, vintage-style lettering listing the artists and album details. The record is displayed upright on a wooden stand, with a rustic setting in the background, including ceramic mugs, a green glass object, and a handwritten chalkboard sign.

J. R. Monterose
J. R. Monterose (1956)

Wee-Jay
youtu.be/-I2flTvVYYk

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #JRMonterose #IraSullivan #HoraceSilver #WilburWare #PhillyJoeJones #AlfredLion #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #BlueNote #MusicMattersJazz #45RPM

Art Taylor and George Coleman by Francis Wolff This black-and-white photo shows two jazz musicians performing in an intimate indoor setting. The musician in the foreground is playing a saxophone, seated and wearing a light-colored short-sleeve shirt and dark pants. Behind him, another musician is playing the drums, wearing sunglasses and a sleeveless shirt. The background features windows and a softly lit environment, giving the image a classic, timeless feel. The caption at the bottom reads: "ART TAYLOR & GEORGE COLEMAN."

Art Taylor and George Coleman 📸 by Francis Wolff

#JazzSky #Photography #FrancisWolff #TonePoet

The photo shows a vinyl record album displayed on a small wooden stand. The album is City Lights by Lee Morgan, released on the Blue Note label, catalog number 1575. The cover is predominantly dark with subtle red outlines of city imagery, which is somewhat difficult to see in the dim lighting. The album title and artist’s name are printed at the top in bold yellow and white text. In the background, there are ceramic mugs with blue patterns on the left, a green glass object on the right, and a rustic brick wall behind them.

Lee Morgan
City Lights (1957)

City Lights
youtu.be/KZr3Zbasm9s

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The photo is a black-and-white image of a man playing a drum set. He is wearing a short-sleeved button-up shirt and sunglasses, leaning slightly back as he hits the drums, with a focused and expressive posture. The lighting creates dramatic shadows, emphasizing the drum kit and his form. The name “Max Roach” is printed below the image, indicating that it depicts the famed jazz drummer.

Max Roach by Francis Wolff

#JazzSky #MaxRoach #FrancisWolff #TonePoet

The photo shows a vinyl record cover for the Herbie Nichols Trio. The design features the musician's name repeated in alternating black and red text across a white background. At the bottom, there is a black-and-white photo of Herbie Nichols playing the piano, with a small blue rectangle that says "Blue Note 1519." The record is displayed upright on a wooden stand on a desk or table. In the background, there are decorative ceramic drums with blue patterns, a green translucent sculpture, and a brick wall.

Herbie Nichols
Herbie Nichols Trio (1956)

Mine
youtu.be/GbXjQDWbtFA

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #HerbieNichols #TeddyKotick #MaxRoach #AlfredLion #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #BlueNote #TonePoet

Bill Swindell by FrancisWolff This black-and-white photo shows Bill Swindell holding a saxophone. He is wearing a light-colored hat, a suit jacket with a pocket square, and a tie. His posture is relaxed, and he appears to be seated, with the saxophone resting comfortably in his hands. Smoke or mist drifts in the background, adding a moody, atmospheric feel to the image. The lighting highlights his face and instrument, emphasizing the classic jazz vibe of the portrait.

Bill Swindell by Francis Wolff

#JazzSky #BillSwindell #FrancisWolff #Photographer #TonePoet

The photo shows a vinyl record cover for Rollin’ With Leo by Leo Parker, prominently featuring a close-up image of a musician passionately playing a baritone saxophone under warm, low lighting. The album cover has a red section along the bottom with the title in bold black and white lettering. The background includes a desk with decorative ceramic cups on the left, a small frog figurine on the right, a green textured lamp, and a textured brick wall behind them. The record is displayed upright on a wooden stand.

Leo Parker
Rollin' With Leo (1961)

Bad Girl
youtu.be/WUwLnYU-2wg

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #LeoParker #DaveBurns #BillSwindell #JohnnyAcea #AlLucas #WilbertHogan #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #AlfredLion #BlueNote #TonePoet

The photo shows a vinyl record on a wooden stand, with a yellow-tinted cover featuring a man outdoors holding a large upright bass in a park-like setting. The album is titled Whims of Chambers by the Paul Chambers Sextet, featuring Donald Byrd, John Coltrane, Kenny Burrell, Horace Silver, and Philly Joe Jones. The Blue Note label and catalog number 1534 are printed at the bottom. The background includes a wooden table, a brick wall, a decorative green glass lamp, and a pair of painted ceramic drums.

Paul Chambers
Whims of Chambers (1957)

Whims of Chambers
youtu.be/ZrtC3DdGPp8

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #PaulChambers #KennyBurrell #HoraceSilver #PhillyJoeJones #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #BlueNote