Our Point
of View is a supergroup that celebrates the vitality of Blue Note by looking
ahead and assembling the leading young artists on the Blue Note roster who
continue to move Jazz forward. 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) and (Le) Poisson Rouge in NYC
(12/12) presented by WBGO. 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.
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