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Celebrating Blue Note Records During Jazz Appreciation Month
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In 2001, the National Museum of American History created Jazz Appreciation Month (affectionately referred to as “JAM”) to celebrate this great American artform for the entire month of April. In its 20th year, JAM is going strong; encouraging people of all ages to listen and learn as much about jazz as they can.
In celebration (and appreciation), I’ve selected six of my favorite recordings from the most storied record label in jazz history, Blue Note Records. Established in 1939, co-founder Alfred Lion set out to release music he felt was important. He certainly did that. As have his successors, including current President Don Was.  ....

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