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Big Freedia Releases 'Central City' Album Photo Big Freedia Releases 'Central City' Album
by Michael Major - June 23, 2023

This long-awaited album features an all-star lineup of guest artists, including Lil Wayne, Faith Evans, Ciara, Kelly Price, Boyfriend, Kamaiyah, Sonyae, and The Soul Rebels. Together, they contribute to the eclectic and vibrant soundscapes that Big Freedia has meticulously crafted for 'Central City....

Big Freedia, Lil Wayne & Boyfriend Join Forces on 'El Niño' Photo Big Freedia, Lil Wayne & Boyfriend Join Forces on 'El Niño'
by Michael Major - June 19, 2023

NOLA Bounce Icon Big Freedia is back with a fiery track “El Niño”. Releasing as a salute to Juneteenth, the song boasts features from Lil Wayne and Boyfriend. Alongside Lil Wayne and Boyfriend, the album features captivating collaborations with esteemed artists such as Faith Evans, Ciara, Kelly Pric...

Meshell Ndegeocello Releases New Single 'Clear Water' Photo Meshell Ndegeocello Releases New Single 'Clear Water'
by Michael Major - May 26, 2023

It’s the latest single to be revealed from the multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer’s forthcoming Blue Note, which taps into a broad spectrum of her musical roots with guest artists including Jason Moran, Ambrose Akinmusire, Brandee Younger, Julius Rodriguez, Mark Guiliana, Cory H...

Big Freedia Announces 'Central City' Album & Unveils New Single 'Bigfoot' Photo Big Freedia Announces 'Central City' Album & Unveils New Single 'Bigfoot'
by Michael Major - May 26, 2023

Big Freedia, the undisputed Queen Diva of New Orleans bounce music, will release her highly anticipated album, ‘Central City.' This album will mark a new chapter for the genre as Big Freedia introduces a fresh sound. ‘Central City’ features an all-star lineup of collaborators, including Lil Wayne, F...

Grace Jones to Headline Blue Note Jazz Festival in New York City Photo Grace Jones to Headline Blue Note Jazz Festival in New York City
by Michael Major - March 14, 2023

The lineup includes Grace Jones, Pat Metheny, NxWorries (Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge,) Robert Glasper, BJ The Chicago Kid and Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, as well as a stop on legendary blues guitarist and singer Buddy Guy’s Damn Right Farewell tour. Check out the complete list of artists now!...

Domi & JD Beck's Debut Album “Not Tight” is Out Now Featuring Anderson .Paak, Snoop D Photo Domi & JD Beck's Debut Album “Not Tight” is Out Now Featuring Anderson .Paak, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Herbie Hancock and More
by Stephi Wild - July 29, 2022

DOMi & JD BECK have released their highly anticipated debut album NOT TiGHT, which is out now on Anderson .Paak's new label APESHIT in partnership with Blue Note Records. The duo—keyboardist DOMi Louna and drummer JD Beck—are joined on the album by a line-up of special guests which includes .Paak, S...

Flying Lotus Releases New Double Single 'The Room'/ 'You Don't Know' feat. Devin Trac Photo Flying Lotus Releases New Double Single 'The Room'/ 'You Don't Know' feat. Devin Tracy
by Michael Major - June 16, 2022

These two new vocal tracks feature emerging Los Angeles-based soul vocalist Devin Tracy, who Flying Lotus discovered at a session. The kinship was immediate, resulting in not one but two new tracks, one of which reworks a track from Netflix’s YASUKE, which FlyLo soundtracked and executive produced....

Martina DaSilva And Dan “Chimy” Chmielinski Will Release 'A Very ChimyTina Christmas' Photo Martina DaSilva And Dan “Chimy” Chmielinski Will Release 'A Very ChimyTina Christmas' Album in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 12, 2019

Outside in Music will present A Very ChimyTina Christmas featuring viral jazz sensations Martina DaSilva and Dan 'Chimy' Chmielinski. On their debut album, innovative vocalist Martina and dynamic bassist Chmielinski offer a fresh take on nine classic Christmas tunes and one joyous original compositi...

Blue Note Hawaii Announces October Lineup Photo Blue Note Hawaii Announces October Lineup
by Abigail Charpentier - September 30, 2019

October's Blue Note Hawaii lineup has a little something for everyone including two comic powerhouses with Todd Barry and Donnell Rawlings continuing the Blue Note Hawaii Comedy Series. Eighties pop sensation Tiffany gets things rolling and Jane Monheit, one of today's best jazz vocalists makes her ...

Blue Note Hawaii Presents All-4-One Photo Blue Note Hawaii Presents All-4-One
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 24, 2018

Blue Note Hawaii, the state's premier venue for the world's most celebrated artists, announces three nights only with R&B superstars All-4-One January 25 – 27, 2019. Tickets go on sale to the general public Monday, September 24th 10:00 a.m. at bluenotehawaii.com. All-4-One is presented in partnershi...

Bilal, The Brian McKnight 4 and Creed Bratton from THE OFFICE Headline September at B Photo Bilal, The Brian McKnight 4 and Creed Bratton from THE OFFICE Headline September at Blue Note Hawaii
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 30, 2018

The month kicks off with local songstress Melveen Leed and the return of the Honolulu Jazz Quartet presenting a Tribute to Bird & Dizzy: The Birth of Bebop. Good music runs in the Artis family, so don't miss PraiseJesus Artis in her Blue Note debut. Jazz talent Abe Lagrimas Jr. is up next, followed ...

Blue Note Hawaii Comedy Series to Present Marlon Wayans July 20 Photo Blue Note Hawaii Comedy Series to Present Marlon Wayans July 20
by Macon Prickett - June 27, 2018

Blue Note Hawaii, the state's premier venue for the world's most celebrated artists, announces the two nights only with superstar of comedy Marlon Wayans July 20 and 21. A limited pre-sale begins Wednesday, June 27 at 10:00 a.m. at www.bluenotehawaii.com. Tickets go on sale to the general public Jun...

Christian McBride, The Wailers, Maxi Priest, & More to Play Blue Note Hawaii this Jun Photo Christian McBride, The Wailers, Maxi Priest, & More to Play Blue Note Hawaii this June
by Macon Prickett - May 31, 2018

Summer is upon us and we're getting in the mood with the band of reggae legend Bob Marley, The Wailers, kicking off the month of June at Blue Note Hawaii. Another reggae icon, Maxi Priest, returns to the stage by popular demand and six-time GRAMMY(R)-winning jazz bassist Christian McBride makes his ...

Blue Note Hawaii Presents Musical Legend Don McLean this December Photo Blue Note Hawaii Presents Musical Legend Don McLean this December
by Macon Prickett - May 24, 2018

Blue Note Hawaii, the state's premier venue for the world's most celebrated artists, announces one show only with music legend Don McLean December 27, 2018. Tickets are on sale now at www.bluenotehawaii.com....

Sony Presents Blue Note Jazz Festival Announces 2018 Lineup Photo Sony Presents Blue Note Jazz Festival Announces 2018 Lineup
by Macon Prickett - May 10, 2018

With over 100 events in five venues throughout New York City, the 2018 Sony presents Blue Note Jazz Festival will take place June 1-30, 2018. Sony Corporation is the Festival's Official Title Sponsor and INGLOT Cosmetics of Poland is thePresenting Sponsor. Ticket information and a current schedule o...

Liam Gallagher and Richard Ashcroft Set to Play SummerStage in Central Park on 5/16 Photo Liam Gallagher and Richard Ashcroft Set to Play SummerStage in Central Park on 5/16
by Macon Prickett - May 09, 2018

City Parks Foundation is excited to present Liam Gallagher and Richard Ashcroft at SummerStage in Central Park on May 16th, produced by The Bowery Presents. Tickets are available for purchase HERE. This is the first Benefit Show of the SummerStage 2018 season, with the free season opening show comin...

Dionne Warwick, The Wailers, & More Coming To Blue Note Hawaii This May Photo Dionne Warwick, The Wailers, & More Coming To Blue Note Hawaii This May
by Macon Prickett - May 01, 2018

It's a month of legends at Blue Note Hawaii with the Godfather of British Blues John Mayall, one of the most celebrated vocalists of our time, Dionne Warwick, and the band of reggae legend Bob Marley, The Wailers, all gracing the stage this May at Blue Note Hawaii. Local favorite Leipono kick us off...

Pablo Ziegler Trio Appearing at the Blue Note Jazz Festival Photo Pablo Ziegler Trio Appearing at the Blue Note Jazz Festival
by Tori Hartshorn - April 05, 2018

The Pablo Ziegler Trio won the 2018 Grammy® Award for 'Best Latin Jazz Album' with their exciting release Jazz Tango (ZOHO). Ziegler, who honed his piano and composing skills working with legendary fellow Argentinian Astor Piazzolla, continues developing the style of Nuevo Tango. As a celebration of...

Blue Note Hawaii Presents Original Members of HAPA For Their First Performance in 17 Photo Blue Note Hawaii Presents Original Members of HAPA For Their First Performance in 17 Years
by Macon Prickett - April 04, 2018

Blue Note Hawaii, the state's premier venue for the world's most celebrated artists, announces two nights only with legendary Hawaiian duo HAPA April 29 and 30, 2018. This will be the first time in seventeen years that the original members BARRY Flanagan and Keli'i Kaneali'i will perform together....

Loretta Ables Sayre, Freddy Cole, Kalani Pe'a and HIROSHIMA Take the Blue Note Hawaii Photo Loretta Ables Sayre, Freddy Cole, Kalani Pe'a and HIROSHIMA Take the Blue Note Hawaii Stage This April
by Macon Prickett - March 28, 2018

Blue Note Hawaii welcomes some of music's most renowned artists this month, kicking off with the 60th birthday celebration of Loretta Ables Sayre with special guest star Robert Cazimero. The Hawaii News Now Jazz Legends series continues with Freddy Cole, one of the most influential jazz singers in h...

Blue Note Hawaii & Hawaii News Now to Present Pop Legend Dionne Warwick this May Photo Blue Note Hawaii & Hawaii News Now to Present Pop Legend Dionne Warwick this May
by Macon Prickett - March 22, 2018

Hawaii News Now and Blue Note Hawaii, the state's premier venue for the world's most celebrated artists, announce four nights with pop legend Dionne Warwick May 17 – 20, 2018. This will be the first time Warwick will appear on stage at the Blue Note Hawaii and is generously sponsored by Outrigger Re...

Willie K Returns to The Blue Note Hawaii Stage Photo Willie K Returns to The Blue Note Hawaii Stage
by Macon Prickett - March 21, 2018

For the first time since his announcement of a cancer diagnosis, the incomparable Willie K is set to return to the stage at Blue Note Hawaii on March 27. One of the artists who holds a residency, Willie K regularly plays to sold out houses at the famed jazz club located at the Outrigger Waikiki. He ...

Sony Corporation & Blue Note Media Group Announce Landmark Sponsorship Photo Sony Corporation & Blue Note Media Group Announce Landmark Sponsorship
by Stephi Wild - January 25, 2018

Sony Corporation ('Sony') and Blue Note Media Group ('Blue Note' / 'BNMG') - the sponsorship affiliate of Blue Note Entertainment Group, the organization that owns, operates, licenses, and/or programs 10 music venues worldwide including the iconic Blue Note Jazz Club - today announced a landmark str...

Blue Note Hawaii Welcomes 80's Icon Rick Springfield Photo Blue Note Hawaii Welcomes 80's Icon Rick Springfield
by Caryn Robbins - December 20, 2017

Over the past three decades, Rick Springfield has worn many hats as an entertainer and performer. The creator of some of the finest power-pop of the '80s, a Grammy winning singer, songwriter, and musician who has sold 25 million albums and scored 17 U.S. Top 40 hits...

Blue Note Hawaii Announces All-Star Lineup for Anuhea's Thanksgiving Shows Photo Blue Note Hawaii Announces All-Star Lineup for Anuhea's Thanksgiving Shows
by Caryn Robbins - November 16, 2017

Local favorite singer-songwriter Anuhea has announced her all-star lineup of special guests appearing with her during her week-long residency next week at Blue Note Hawaii....












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