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Metropolis Japan
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metropolis Japan
Live Jazz in Tokyo: Cécile McLorin Salvant Quartet
After her sold-out performance at the Cotton Club last year, Cécile McLorin Salvant—a leading voice in contemporary jazz—returns to Blue Note Tokyo for the first time in seven years. A three-time Grammy Award winner for Best Jazz Vocal Album, she was also nominated in two categories at this year's Jazz Journalists Association Awards. Born in Miami to a Haitian father and a French mother, Cécile gained international recognition at age 21 after winning the Thelonious Monk Competition. For this Tokyo performance, she appears in a quartet with her longtime collaborator Sullivan Fortner, along with Yasushi Nakamura and Kyle Poole, both active members of the New York jazz scene. Blue Note is welcoming her powerful return to Japan. Members Cécile McLorin Salvant Sullivan Fortner Yasushi Nakamura Kyle Poole Showtimes First showing: Open at 5pm, starting at 6pm Second showing: Open 7:45pm, starting at 8:30pm Cécile McLorin Salvant will be performing on the 20th, 21st and 22nd.
New York Times
09-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Blues power rankings: New logo, Carbonneau's arrival, Bolduc's goodbye and more
ST. LOUIS — There's been a lot happening in St. Louis Blues land lately: the NHL Draft, free agency, development camp, trades, waivers, etc. And that's just on the hockey side of things — off the ice, there's been a rebrand of the Blue Note. That makes this a good time for another edition of the Blues power rankings. You're familiar with the drill by now: It's a vibe check of current events, and as you'll see this time, it can feature people from the team's past as well. We pick out 10 and rank them in order of importance. If you missed our first two power rankings in February and April, you can go back and check them out: Here's the latest edition. A few weeks ago, I walked into a meeting with Blues executives who were giving reporters an advanced preview of the team's new uniforms. I was interested in what changes they'd made to the Blue Note and, of course, how the uniforms looked overall. I liked everything the organization did with the rebrand and could see how much thought and work went into it. Advertisement In the days before the Blues launched the new modernized Blue Note and tertiary marks publicly, I kept going back to one specific new design: the 'STL.' It will be on the players' game pants and available on merchandise. Many different concepts hit the table over the last few years, and the Blues waited until they could get it right. They did. 'They nailed it!' former Blue Paul Stastny wrote in a text. The St. Louis Cardinals baseball team has its own iconic 'STL' logo, and now the Blues have their own distinctive mark with interconnected letters resembling a musical clef. The look is new to the city's sports fans now, but will quickly become recognizable and representative of the hockey club. It was as if Justin Carbonneau had rehearsed his first media interview after the Blues selected him at No. 19 in the NHL Draft, then scripted how he played in the team's development camp. His words couldn't have been more confident and his performance couldn't have been more impressive. In case you missed it, here's a couple of snippets from that first interview: Throw a hit, make a play, score a goal. We like Justin Carbonneau already. #stlblues — St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) July 2, 2025 After flying to St. Louis for development camp a few days later, Carbonneau backed it up. He was scoring goals, and as he said on draft night, going to the front of the net. As Scott Wheeler, my colleague at The Athletic, wrote about Carbonneau before the draft, this is who he is, and Blues fans are here for it. On the first day of free agency, the Blues made a trade that few, including myself, saw coming. I remember seeing the team was acquiring defenseman Logan Mailloux from the Montreal Canadiens, and I knew he wasn't going to come cheap. Advertisement Who would be going the other way? It probably wouldn't be a Blues prospect who still hadn't established himself in the American Hockey League, where Mailloux was a force last season with the Laval Rocket. That would only leave a couple of AHL players, such as Dalibor Dvorsky, or someone off the NHL roster. It ended up being Zack Bolduc, which was a bit of a surprise considering how well the 22-year-old winger stepped up as a rookie last season. As general manager Doug Armstrong hinted ahead of time, and explained after the deal was done, the Blues had depth on the wing and saw an opportunity to bring in a young, right-shot defenseman. We may not know who won this trade for several years, and there's a chance both the Blues and Canadiens will like the outcome. We do know, however, that the Blues are saying goodbye to a player in Bolduc who worked hard and has a promising future. On his way out the door, the Blues' first-round pick from 2021 (No. 17 overall) expressed how grateful he was in a heartfelt social media post. Thank you, St. Louis 💙To the Blues organization, my teammates, coaches, and the fans – thanks for everything. You believed in me and gave me the chance to grow, on and off the ice. I'll always be grateful for my time in STL and for the friends and memories I made along the way. — Zachary Bolduc (@zack_bolduc) July 6, 2025 Often, when a player switches teams, the beat writer who covers his previous team will send a text message to the new team's beat writer. That was the case on the first day of free agency last week when the Blues announced a two-year, $3.5 million contract for veteran center Nick Bjugstad. 'You won't find a better dude than Nick,' former Arizona Coyotes beat writer Craig Morgan told me. Advertisement In our industry, having players who don't mind making themselves available to the media and putting some thought into the questions they're answering is much appreciated. I realize that stuff doesn't matter a ton to the team itself, but what I've found is typically when guys are good with reporters, they're usually also great personalities in the locker room. The same is true of Pius Suter, who left the Vancouver Canucks to sign a two-year, $8.25 million contract with the Blues. 'Quiet, but a quality human being and he's well-liked,' Vancouver beat writer Thomas Drance of The Athletic said. While the Blues did some tidy work with their bottom-six forwards by adding Bjugstad and Suter, it appears they've also brought two more team-minded players into a group that grew extremely tight last season. In March 2024, I wrote about defenseman Nick Leddy playing in Game No. 1,000. I enjoy working on those milestone stories because players have fun reflecting, and you learn a lot about them from family and friends. For example, Leddy has a quiet, modest demeanor, and his father, Mike, can recall where that began. 'We'd talk in the car about humility,' Dad said in 2024. 'I said, 'If somebody says something nice, say 'Thank you!' and go on about your business.'' Leddy, who won a Stanley Cup in 2013 with the Chicago Blackhawks, has plenty to be proud of in his career. He caught a lot of criticism the last couple of years with the Blues, but the 34-year-old is still a silky-smooth skater who has time left in the game. It's just that Leddy's time had run out in St. Louis. The Blues placed him on waivers last week, and the San Jose Sharks subsequently picked him up. The move will save St. Louis $4 million on its 2025-26 salary cap. Pat Maroon no longer plays for the Blues, but he'll forever be a hometown hero. His son, Anthony Maroon, will forever be part of Blues lore after sticking by his dad's side for the 2019 Stanley Cup run. Fans will never forget Anthony, just 10 years old at the time, crying in the stands at Enterprise Center when his dad scored the double-overtime game-winning goal against the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference semifinals. Advertisement Today, Anthony is 16 and, as you might've guessed, plays hockey. He played with the Long Island Gulls (16U AAA) last season, posting 15 goals and 55 points in 58 games. In 2024, the Green Bay (Wisc.) Gamblers selected him in the eighth round of the United States Hockey League draft. There could be another Maroon in the NHL one day, but in the meantime, the father-son duo took the opportunity to play on the same team when St. Louis hosted a national roller hockey tournament last month. It turned into another magical moment for the family. They were playing for the Tour Roadrunners in the pro division (18-and-up) at the Torhs National Championships and teamed up for the first goal of the game. Pat was on the left dot and feathered a pass to Anthony as he went streaking to the net, where he went forehand-backhand and put it between the pipes. Dad pumped his arms, then gave his son a huge hug and pat on the helmet. The Big Rig Pat Maroon got the apple on his son Anthony's first career pro roller hockey goal… what a moment for father-son 🔥 (via PattyMaroon/IG) — B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) June 30, 2025 When the Florida Panthers won their second consecutive Stanley Cup last month, we saw proud papa Keith Tkachuk soaking up the moment again with his son Matthew. It would have been glorious if Tkachuk received a call from the Hockey Hall of Fame the next day, but once again, he did not make the prestigious list. The Athletic's Sean McIndoe wrote an article in support of Tkachuk's case, and I agree with McIndoe that it's 'now a question of when, not if.' He scored the 35th most goals (538) and the 15th most power-play goals (212) in NHL history. Of the 34 players ahead of Tkachuk on the NHL's all-time goal-scoring list, the only one eligible for the Hockey Hall of Fame who's not in yet is Patrick Marleau. Of the 14 players ahead of him on the all-time power-play scoring list, there are no eligible players not in the Hall. Advertisement It may indeed be a question of when, not if. But seriously, when? Legendary defenseman Al MacInnis, who went into the Hall in 2007, recently voiced his support on social media, saying Tkachuk 'should absolutely be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.' Nearly every morning on game day, you'll see Blues radio play-by-play man Chris Kerber walking in the lower bowl of Enterprise Center as the team takes the ice for practice. He usually has a small group of people with him, and often you'll later learn the group includes a young student he's mentoring. It might also be someone who's made a sizable charitable donation, or a family who recently lost a loved one in the line of duty. Last month, the National Sports Media Association (NSMA) named Kerber the 2025 sportscaster of the year in Missouri. It's an honor that's more than deserved, but we were already aware of his immense talent in the booth. Kerber's daily commitment — a workday that begins before 8 a.m. and wraps up well after midnight — to bring the Blues' fan base closer to the club is what stands out more than anything. Congrats, Kerbs, on the award and for being a true ambassador. Congratulations to @chriskerber on being named the @NSMASportsMedia Sportscaster of the Year! — St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) July 1, 2025 There were rumblings this summer that former Blues captain Alex Pietrangelo, now with the Vegas Golden Knights, may miss some time with a few serious injuries. Then came his official announcement on June 30 that the 'likelihood is low that my body will recover to the standard required to play.' Regardless of how anyone feels about Pietrangelo's departure from St. Louis in 2020, the health of a husband and father of four young children is first and foremost on the minds of many in the city. We may never see the 35-year-old defenseman back on the ice again, and nobody should forget what he meant to the franchise. He played 758 games with the Blues and will always be the first player in team history to hoist the Stanley Cup in 2019. Vegas Golden Knights Provide Update on Defenseman Alex Pietrangelo #VegasBorn MORE: — Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) July 1, 2025 The NHL and NHL Players' Association confirmed Tuesday that they had ratified a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). It will extend the league's labor peace through 2030. One major development in the new CBA is that the two sides have signed off on letting players compete at the Olympics in 2026. Advertisement Many countries, including Team Canada and Team USA, announced the first six players on their respective rosters in June, anticipating the agreement. So far, the only Blues player on a list is Alexandre Texier, who was one of France's first six players. There could be more, though, such as Canada's Colton Parayko, Jordan Binnington and Robert Thomas, when the complete rosters come out in February. (Top photo of Pat and Anthony Maroon: Jeremy Rutherford / The Athletic)
Forbes
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Why Everyone In Music Is Watching Blue Note's New Hollywood Club
Kamasi Washington is on the lineup for Blue Note's Hollywood location. He's doing an 11-night stint that stretches from September into October. (Photo by Dave Simpson/WireImage) WireImage When Blue Note throws a club launch, it really goes all out. The storied Greenwich Village jazz institution is now a global brand and the latest listening spot is coming to Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles this summer. The grand opening for Blue Note Los Angeles is set for August 14, with tickets on sale today for shows running into early 2026. Full disclosure: I'm going to be first in line for a lot of these shows. Housed in the complex that was once home to Arclight Hollywood, the space will open with a back-to-back weekend stand by Grammy-winner Robert Glasper. This after construction delays tied to January's Hollywood fires pushed the club's debut back. The extra time seems to have only sharpened the lineup. August continues with rising R&B singer Alex Isley (Aug 16-17), saxophone futurist Terrace Martin with Kenyon Dixon (Aug 19-20), and a four-night run from Ravi Coltrane (Aug 28-31). In September, bassist-composer Esperanza Spalding (Sept 2-7), alto titan Kenny Garrett (Sept 11-14) and Atlanta rap philosopher Killer Mike (Sept 19-21) warm up the house for tenor powerhouse Kamasi Washington, who takes over for 11 dates straddling September and October. Throw in genre-jumpers like Charlie Puth (Oct 16-19), Branford Marsalis (Oct 21-22) and Andra Day (Nov 28-30) and you begin to understand why Blue Note's director of programming, Alex Kurland, once told me, 'We're less in the business of just booking gigs and presenting shows than in creating moments and creating memories and creating happenings.' It's definitely happening, people! Charlie Puth takes over Blue Note Los Angeles on October 17 (Photo byfor dcp) Getty Images for dcp As a jazz, blues and R&B fan, I love what Blue Note is bringing to the music scene, and the music industry is watching. The Hollywood outpost stays faithful to the original New York blueprint, with two sets nightly at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., table service throughout, and a booking philosophy that pairs legends with left-field collaborators. The main Hollywood showroom seats 200, while an adjoining 'B-Side' room adds another 100 spots—small enough for intimate moments but big enough to keep the bar booming. Los Angeles hasn't exactly lacked for jazz rooms. There's The Baked Potato, Catalina, Sam First and a revived Lighthouse that keep the scene percolating. But Blue Note definitely brings a fresh and vital appeal with with tour-routing gravity. A-list artists who once ignored L.A. or treated it as a one-night stop between San Francisco and who-knows-where now have a week-long home base. And since Blue Note is part of a worldwide network (Napa, Tokyo, Milan, Rio, Shanghai, et al.), fans are bound to get next-level performances by musicians looking to stretch their welcome with Blue Note tour bookers. A Calendar Designed to Dazzle Growing a jazz and blues-first brand in 2025 might sound counterintuitive but it's working. Club residencies (I'm so sorry I missed PJ Morton's recent stint in NYC) and Blue Note's Napa festival typically sell out fast. There's much to love about the full lineup for Los Angeles (Emily King! Esperanza Spalding! Branford Marsalis! Charlie Puth!) announced this week: August 14-15—Robert Glasper August 16-17—Alex Isley August 18—The Philharmonik August 19-20—Terrace Martin with Special Guest Kenyon Dixon August 21-22—Robert Glasper August 23-24—Emily King August 25—Mayer Hawthorne August 26-27—BJ The Chicago Kid August 28-31—Ravi Coltrane September 2-7—Esperanza Spalding September 8—Isaiah Collier September 9-10—Braxton Cook September 11-14—Kenny Garrett September 15—Fantastic Negrito September 16—Dominique Fils-Aimé September 17-18—GoldLink September 19-21—Killer Mike September 22-24—Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah September 25—Brasstracks September 26—The Soul Rebels & Special Guest September 27—The Soul Rebels & Special Guest September 28—The Soul Rebels & Special Guest Too $hort September 29—Samora Pinderhughes September 30-October 5—Kamasi Washington October 6—Arin Ray October 7-12—Kamasi Washington October 13—Lady Blackbird Residency October 14-15—Kiefer October 16-19—Charlie Puth October 20—Slum Village October 21-22—Branford Marsalis Quartet October 23—Aja Monet October 24-26—Sid Sriram October 27—Amaro Freitas October 28-November 2—1500 or Nothin' & Friends November 4-5—Ghost-Note November 6-9—Tank and The Bangas November 10—Emily Bear & Friends November 11-16—Chris Dave / Marcus King / Cory Henry / DJ Ginyard November 17—Julius Rodriguez November 18-19—Keyon Harrold November 20-21—Cimafunk November 22-23—Goapele November 24-25—James Francies / Joel Ross / Blaque Dynamite November 28-30—Andra Day December 1—Lady Blackbird Residency December 2-3—Adam Blackstone December 4—Gallant December 5-7—Derrick Hodge December 8—James Fauntleroy December 9-10—Theo Croker December 11—Ben Folds December 12-14—The Free Nationals December 15—Charles Lloyd Quartet December 16-21—Robert Glasper January 9-11—José James January 26—Lady Blackbird Residency March 23—Lady Blackbird Residency Blue Note Los Angeles is located at 6372 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.
Los Angeles Times
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Blue Note LA reveals opening calendar of acts including Robert Glasper, Charlie Puth and Killer Mike
The iconic New York jazz club Blue Note announced Tuesday the opening slate of shows for its long-awaited Los Angeles location, which includes Robert Glasper, Charlie Puth and Killer Mike. After delays caused by construction and permitting in the wake of L.A.'s January fires, the venue will open its doors in mid-August with local favorite Robert Glasper christening the new venue Aug. 14 and 15. Located in Hollywood on Sunset Boulevard and Ivar Avenue, the celebrated jazz institution is rolling out a roster of A-list artists in jazz and other genres. Following Glasper's two opening shows, Grammy nominee Alex Isley will headline Aug. 16 and 17. The first month is particularly stacked, as the team behind the Blue Note is taking the responsibility of introducing the ethos and the way they do shows to an L.A. audience very seriously. Like the New York Blue Note location (the brand has clubs around the world, including in Napa, Tokyo and Honolulu), artists will be doing two shows a night. Both Blue Note Entertainment President Steven Bensusan and Director of Programming/Talent Buyer Alex Kurland have emphasized that the L.A. location will reflect a local vibe, including in the acts they book. Among the first run of shows will be a heavy slate of local artists, including Terrace Martin with guest Kenyon Dixon Aug. 19 and 20, Braxton Cook Sept. 9 and 10, Kamasi Washington Sept. 30 to Oct. 5 and Oct. 7 to 12, Keyon Harrold Nov. 18 and 19 and many more. The rest of the released schedule, which runs into 2026, features a stellar array of jazz luminaries such as Branford Marsalis Oct. 21 and 22, Esperanza Spalding Sept. 2 to 7, Ravi Coltrane Aug. 28 to 31, Kenny Garrett Sept. 11 to 14, Cimafunk Nov. 20 and 21, and a Lady Blackbird residency multiple dates. Also sticking to the Blue Note ethos, there is a healthy dose of musicians from a variety of genres, such as Charlie Puth Oct. 16 to 19, Andra Day Nov. 28 to 30, Killer Mike Sept. 19 to 21, Slum Village Oct. 20, Ben Folds Dec. 11, Mayer Hawthorne Aug. 25 and more.
Business Journals
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Business Journals
St. Louis Blues unveil new jerseys, redesigned Blue Note and new secondary logos
The St. Louis Blues will sport a new look in the upcoming season, unveiling Tuesday new jerseys, changes to its Blue Note logo and newly created secondary logos.
