Great minds of R&B/Soul unite in this 2019 get-together between the uplifting, loving husband and wife duo Kindred The Family Soul and progressive fusion-minded Robert Glasper Experiment bassist Derrick Hodge.
Known for lending his virtuosity on the bass to Robert Glasper Experiment and exploring new territory within the art of Jazz Fusion in his solo work, bassist Derrick Hodge delivers something to pump your adrenaline in the rhythmic excitement and uplifting aura of "The Second". Enjoy a taste of what's to come as Derrick gears up for his next Blue Note release!
Enjoy more Hodge as Ennio Styles presents a big show with A Guy Called Gerald live in the mix, soul man Chris Turner going acappella live in the studio and Blue Note recording artist Derrick Hodge dropping unreleased music. Also music from Jose James, Evan Marien, Cookin' on 3 Burners, Free the Robots, The Bombay Royale and Felix Dickinson.
"The creative young voices of Jazz have been the lifeblood of Blue Note Records throughout its storied 75 year history, from Thelonious Monk and Herbie Hancock to Freddie Hubbard and Joe Henderson, all of whom made their debut albums for the legendary label. Our Point of View is a supergroup that celebrates the vitality of Blue Note in honor of our 75th anniversary by looking ahead and assembling the leading young artists on the Blue Note roster who steadfastly continue to move Jazz forward.
Featuring keyboardist Robert Glasper, trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, tenor saxophonist Marcus Strickland, guitarist Lionel Loueke, bassist Derrick Hodge, and drummer Kendrick Scott, the band’s repertoire draws from each of these artists’ own remarkable catalogs as well new spins on Blue Note classics. Our Point of View will perform select shows this Fall including Monterey Jazz Festival (9/20), Blue Note Xperia Lounge Festival in Paris (11/20), and London Jazz Festival (11/22). Monterey Jazz Festival will also present an exhibition and panel discussion on the legacy of Blue Note moderated by Ashley Kahn and featuring Bobby Hutcherson, Robert Glasper and Don Was. The Blue Note Xperia Lounge Festival in Paris runs from November 18-23 with additional performances by Gregory Porter, Jason Moran, and others."
"The iconic jazz label Blue Note Records turns 75 this year, and it celebrated in Washington, D.C. As the capstone to a week of performances, film screenings and discussions, Blue Note artists gathered in the 2,465-seat Concert Hall of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for a special performance. The bill featured giants from Blue Note history — including Wayne Shorter, Bobby Hutcherson, Lou Donaldson and McCoy Tyner — as well as mainstays of the label's present: musicians like Norah Jones, Dianne Reeves, Joe Lovano and Jason Moran. They were joined by special unannounced guests throughout the evening, as well.NPR Music presented a live webcast of Blue Note At 75, The Concert." - NPR Music
Download/Stream: Blue Note At 75, The Concert
SET LIST
Robert Glasper & Jason Moran, "Boogie Woogie Stomp" (Glasper, piano; Moran, piano)
Lou Donaldson feat. Dr. Lonnie Smith, "Blues Walk" (Donaldson, alto saxophone; Smith, organ; Lionel Loueke, guitar; Kendrick Scott, drums)
Lou Donaldson feat. Dr. Lonnie Smith, "Whiskey Drinkin' Woman" (same personnel)
Lou Donaldson feat. Dr. Lonnie Smith, "Alligator Boogaloo" (same personnel)
Joe Lovano, "Fort Worth/I'm All For You" (Lovano, tenor saxophone; Lionel Loueke, guitar; Fabian Almazan, piano; Derrick Hodge, bass; Kendrick Scott, drums)
Bobby Hutcherson & McCoy Tyner, "Walk Spirit Talk Spirit" (Hutcherson, vibraphone; Tyner, piano)
Bobby Hutcherson & McCoy Tyner, "Blues On The Corner" (same personnel)
Bobby Hutcherson & McCoy Tyner, "Fly With The Wind" (same personnel)
Dianne Reeves, "Dreams" (Reeves, voice; Terence Blanchard, trumpet; Robert Glasper, piano; Derrick Hodge, bass; Kendrick Scott, drums)
Dianne Reeves, "Stormy Weather" (Reeves, voice; Terence Blanchard, trumpet; Peter Martin, piano; Derrick Hodge, bass; Kendrick Scott, drums)
Terence Blanchard, "Wandering Wonder" (Blanchard, trumpet; Lionel Loueke, guitar; Fabian Almazan, piano; Derrick Hodge, bass; Kendrick Scott, drums)
Norah Jones, "The Nearness Of You" (Jones, voice/piano)
Norah Jones, "I've Got To See You Again" (Jones, voice; Wayne Shorter, saxophone; Jason Moran, piano; John Patitucci, bass; Brian Blade, drums)
Wayne Shorter, Medley (Shorter, saxophone; Danilo Perez, piano; John Patitucci, bass; Brian Blade, drums)
Witness a sound of music designed to uplift the spirit in the Jazz/Rock fusion of Blue Note bassist Derrick Hodge on his inspiring tune "Message of Hope". This musical journey begins from the foundation of a soothing guitar melody backed by Derrick's powerful touch on bass which unfolds into a rush of exciting instrumentation and rhythm. As a result Derrick communicates to provide a reassuring outlook of life with the sound of music on "Message Of Hope".
Derrick Hodge's debut recording "Live Today" will be released August 6 on Blue Note Records. Pre-order the album now on Amazon.
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