The Blue Note 7
The Blue Note 7 are a jazz septet formed in 2008 in honor of the 70th anniversary of Blue Note Records. The group consists of Peter Bernstein (guitar), Bill Charlap (piano), Ravi Coltrane (tenor saxophone), Lewis Nash (drums), Nicholas Payton (trumpet), Peter Washington (bass), and Steve Wilson (alto saxophone, flute).
The Blue Note 7 | |
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 The Blue Note 7 at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, April 4, 2009. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | United States |
| Genres | Jazz, post-bop |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Blue Note Records/EMI |
| Members | Peter Bernstein Bill Charlap Ravi Coltrane Lewis Nash Nicholas Payton Peter Washington Steve Wilson |
| Website | thebluenote7.com |
The group recorded an album in 2008, entitled Mosaic, which was released in 2009 on Blue Note/EMI, and toured the United States in promotion of the album from January until April 2009.[1] The group plays the music of Blue Note from various artists, with arrangements by members of the band and Renee Rosnes.
Band members
- Peter Bernstein – guitar
- Bill Charlap – piano
- Ravi Coltrane – tenor saxophone
- Lewis Nash – drums
- Nicholas Payton – trumpet
- Peter Washington – bass
- Steve Wilson – alto saxophone, flute
Albums
- Mosaic: A Celebration of Blue Note Records (Blue Note Records/EMI, 2009)
References
- "The Blue Note 7 Celebrates 70 Years of Blue Note Records with Album Release and 50+ City North American Tour". Archived from the original on 2012-07-17. Retrieved 2011-10-18.
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