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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.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rochester holds Juneteenth Parade and Festival
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Greater Rochester Martin Luther King Jr. Commission will be hosting the 2025 Juneteenth Parade and Festival on Saturday in Rochester. The parade will begin on State Street and head to MLK Park at 11 a.m. The these this year is 'Maintaining Infinite Hope' and honoring the ongoing pursuit of unity and justice. The Juneteenth Festival will include DJ sets, Elders Ceremony, African drumming, food vendors, live performances from local talent and community youth, and more from noon until 8 p.m. Headliner, Grammy-winning artist Robert Glasper will perform at 7 p.m. The parade and festival are powerful reflections of the Rochester community's commitment to unity, justice, and cultural pride. 'As one of the city`s largest and most meaningful events, it honors the emancipation of enslaved African Americans while uplifting Black voices through music, art and activism,' organizers said. Juneteenth is an annual holiday in the United States that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It is celebrated on June 19 and marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce that slavery had been abolished and that the Civil War had ended. It is a time for reflection, celebration, and education about the history, ongoing struggles, and progress of Black people in the United States. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
San Francisco Chronicle
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Legendary R&B group named surprise headliner of Napa music festival
Earth, Wind & Fire will serve as the 'surprise headliner' for this year's Black Radio Experience presented by the Blue Note Jazz Festival, bringing its timeless catalog of soul, funk and R&B to Napa over Labor Day weekend. The nine-time Grammy Award-winning group, whose chart-topping hits like 'September' and 'Let's Groove' have become karaoke night staples, joins an already star-studded lineup curated by festival Artist in Residence Robert Glasper, promoters announced Tuesday, June 10. The three-day event, from Aug. 29–31 at the Meritage Resort and Spa, is also slated to feature Grammy-nominated soul singer Stokley and early 2000s rap, hip-hop and R&B acts such as The Roots, Jazmine Sullivan, Esperanza Spalding, Hiatus Kaiyote, D-Nice, Lupe Fiasco, and others. This marks the fourth annual Blue Note Jazz Festival Napa and the second year of the more intimate Black Radio Experience, which highlights contemporary and legacy Black artists across several genres. After parties over the festival weekend are scheduled on Aug. 29 and 30, boasting DJ sets from Talib Kweli, Questlove, DJ Jazzy Jeff and more. Black Radio Experience will kick off with a private opening dinner and concert hosted by Glasper on Aug. 28. Blue Note Jazz Festival Napa launched in 2022 at the Charles Krug Winery in St. Helena, hosted by controversial comedian Dave Chappelle. He also served as emcee the following year when the festival moved to the Silverado Resort & Spa. The multi-stage festival has seen marquee acts such as John Legend, Chance the Rapper, Mary J Blige and Andre 3000 over the years. Last year, Glasper and Blue Note organizers said they decided to launch the Black Radio Experience as a more intimate spin-off to foster a closer connection between the artists and their fans. It was hosted by Oakland native and radio personality Sway Calloway, who will return this year.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Juneteenth 2025: New details revealed about Rochester's festival
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New details have been revealed about Rochester's upcoming Juneteenth festivities! The annual Juneteenth festival will be held at MLK Memorial Park on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The festival will celebrate Black culture through live music, food, and more activities. They are expecting over 4,000 people will be in attendance for this year's festival. The Juneteenth Parade will kick off the parade. It will go from Main Street to East Avenue, then Chestnut Street up to MLK Park. The organizers of this year's festival said this was an extension of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's message in its theme for 20265 — 'maintaining infinite hope.' Headlining this year's festival is Robert Glasper, a Grammy-winning musician known for his work on songs such as 'So Beautiful' and 'December.' The festival will be from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The annual parade will kick off the festivities at 11 a.m. Those who wish to participate in the parade, vendor, or as a participant may click here to apply. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to RochesterFirst.
