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Sonny Clark
Sonny Clark Trio (1957)

Two Bass Hit
youtu.be/jO5Jj8HZtQg

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #SonnyClark #PaulChambers #PhillyJoeJones #AlfredLion #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #BlueNote #TonePoet
August 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Art Taylor
A.T.'s Delight (1960)

High Seas
youtu.be/j7IbIM95MR0

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #ArtTaylor #StanleyTurrentine #WyntonKelly #PaulChambers #ArtTaylor #PotatoValdez #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff
August 13, 2025 at 10:20 PM
3rdstreetjazz.bsky.social
Blue Note album covers are where music meets design. Reid Miles’ bold layouts + Francis Wolff’s raw photography = timeless jazz album covers. “The Cover Art of Blue Note Records” celebrates this harmony. #Jazz #Design #BlueNoteRecords #JazzArt #ReidMiles #JazzSky #BookJazz #JazzBookSky
December 11, 2024 at 2:34 AM
james-rowan-photo.bsky.social
Absolutely one of the greatest album covers of all time! 📸😎🎨 -1957

@bluenoterecords.bsky.social #Bluenote #art #design #jazz #graphicdesign #photography #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #birds #flight #sky #saxophone #JohnnyGriffin #HankMobley #JohnColtrane #LeeMorgan #WyntonKelly #PaulChambers #ArtBlakey
April 8, 2026 at 5:20 AM
nathanfrancis79.bsky.social
“Miles made the cover sound like it knew what it lay in store for the listener”. (Felix Cromey)

🎨 #ReidMiles, American photographer and album cover art designer (Blue Note Records, 1955-67), was #BOTD 4 July 1927. #Art #DesignedbyAudrey
July 4, 2026 at 3:07 AM
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Lee Morgan
The Sidewinder (1964)

Gary's Notebook
youtu.be/F2jCyTR1nOk

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #LeeMorgan #JoeHenderson #BarryHarris #BobCranshaw #BillyHiggins #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #AlfredLion #BlueNote
The photo shows a vinyl record of Lee Morgan’s album The Sidewinder propped up on a wooden surface next to a lamp and decorative pottery. The album cover features a black-and-white image of a trumpeter in the background, with bold black and red typography listing the title and musicians. Behind the setup, there is a rustic brick wall that adds texture to the cozy indoor scene.
March 12, 2026 at 12:51 AM
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Hank Mobley
Soul Station (1960)

Dig Dis
youtu.be/76vtIhSIlI0

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #HankMobley #WyntonKelly #PaulChambers #ArtBlakey #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #AlfredLion #BlueNote
This photo shows a vinyl record album displayed on a small wooden stand. The record is Soul Station by Hank Mobley, featuring Art Blakey, Wynton Kelly, and Paul Chambers, released on the Blue Note label. The cover art is a black-and-white photo of a smiling man holding a saxophone, with the instrument prominently in the foreground. Behind the record is a rustic setting with a brick wall, a wooden table, colorful ceramic mugs, a small green frog figure, and a glass object with a handwritten note visible in the background.
December 17, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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Art Blakey
A Night at Birdland, Vol. 2 (1954)

Confirmation
youtu.be/f78LrlNGxsU

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #ArtBlakey #CliffordBrown #LouDonaldson #HoraceSilver #CurlyRussell #CharlieParker #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #BlueNote #Japan #Mono
The photo shows a vinyl record cover leaning against a wall in a dimly lit room, possibly a basement or music room with exposed brick. The album is titled “A Night at Birdland Volume 2” by Art Blakey, released on Blue Note Records (Blue Note 1522). The cover features a red and white design with the album title in bold letters and the names of musicians Clifford Brown, Lou Donaldson, Horace Silver, Curly Russell, and Art Blakey. Below the text are several black-and-white photographs of the musicians performing. In the background, decorative ceramic vases and a green glass lamp are visible on a wooden shelf.
March 7, 2026 at 1:19 AM
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Grant Green
Grant's First Stand (1961)

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#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #GrantGreen #BabyFaceWillette #BenDixon #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles
The photo features the album cover of "Grant's First Stand" by Grant Green. The cover shows a stylized monochromatic image of Grant Green holding a Gibson guitar, with a calm and introspective expression on his face. The text on the cover lists the musicians featured on the album: 'Baby Face' Willette on organ and Ben Dixon on drums. The iconic Blue Note logo (catalog number 84064) is prominently displayed, emphasizing the label's reputation for high-quality jazz recordings. The album is propped up on a wooden stand, placed on a wooden surface with decorative ceramic pieces and a small green frog figurine in the background. The backdrop includes an exposed brick wall, adding a rustic and cozy ambiance to the setting.
September 11, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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Art Blakey
A Night at Birdland, Vol. 1 (1954)

Once in a While
youtu.be/wAG6ZbB0dHg

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #ArtBlakey #CliffordBrown #LouDonaldson #HoraceSilver #CurlyRussell #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #BlueNote
The image shows a vinyl record titled “A Night at Birdland, Volume 1” by Art Blakey displayed on a wooden stand. The album cover features bold blue and yellow text with the names of the performers, including Clifford Brown, Lou Donaldson, Horace Silver, Curly Russell, and Art Blakey. There are black-and-white photos of the musicians playing on the lower section of the cover. The record is labeled as a Blue Note release. The background includes decorative mugs with geometric patterns, a small green frog figure, and a green glass vase on a wooden surface with a brick wall behind it.
January 15, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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Joe Henderson
Our Thing (1964)

Pedro's Time
youtu.be/Il4wet1BCH0

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #JoeHenderson #KennyDorham #AndrewHill #EddieKhan #PeteLaRoca #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #BlueNote
The image shows a vinyl record on display, featuring the album "Our Thing" by Joe Henderson. The album cover has a black background with a black-and-white portrait of Joe Henderson wearing glasses on the right side. On the left, the text includes his name in white at the top, the title "OUR THING" in bold pink, and the names of Kenny Dorham, Andrew Hill, Eddie Khan, and Pete La Roca listed below in white. The Blue Note label logo is at the bottom. The record is propped up on a small wooden stand, with part of a cozy room visible in the background, including a table, decorative items, and a horse figurine on the floor.
April 4, 2026 at 1:28 AM
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Herbie Hancock
Empyrean Isles (1964)

One Finger Snap
youtu.be/yQgv5bRqmnk

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #HerbieHancock #FreddieHubbard #RonCarter #TonyWilliams #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #AlfredLion #BlueNote
The photo shows a vinyl record album cover for Empyrean Isles by Herbie Hancock, featuring Freddie Hubbard, Ron Carter, and Anthony Williams. The cover has a dark, moody design with a blurred, green-tinted image of plants or branches with bokeh light effects. The text listing the album name and artists appears in the upper right corner. It sits on a small wooden stand on a wooden surface. Surrounding the album are various decorative objects, including two small painted drums on the left, a green frog figurine on the right, and a green glass object behind it. A brick wall and some dried flowers are in the background.
December 13, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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Kenny Dorham
Una Mas (1963)

Sao Paolo
youtu.be/lxC5fJf6Wic

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #KennyDorham #JoeHenderson #HerbieHancock #ButchWarren #TonyWilliams #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #BlueNote
The photo shows a vinyl record album displayed upright on a wooden stand in a rustic indoor setting. The album cover features a close-up image of a man in yellow tones pointing or gesturing with his hand against a dark background. Bold text in pink and white reads “UNA MÁS (One More Time)” along with the names Kenny Dorham, Joe Henderson, Herbie Hancock, Butch Warren, and Anthony Williams. A Blue Note Records logo is visible near the top left. In the background, there is a brick wall, ceramic vases with intricate designs, and a small sign with writing on it.
March 8, 2026 at 11:47 PM
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Paul Chambers
Whims of Chambers (1957)

Whims of Chambers
youtu.be/ZrtC3DdGPp8

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #PaulChambers #KennyBurrell #HoraceSilver #PhillyJoeJones #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #BlueNote
The photo shows a vinyl record on a wooden stand, with a yellow-tinted cover featuring a man outdoors holding a large upright bass in a park-like setting. The album is titled Whims of Chambers by the Paul Chambers Sextet, featuring Donald Byrd, John Coltrane, Kenny Burrell, Horace Silver, and Philly Joe Jones. The Blue Note label and catalog number 1534 are printed at the bottom. The background includes a wooden table, a brick wall, a decorative green glass lamp, and a pair of painted ceramic drums.
January 24, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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Dexter Gordon
Gettin' Around (1966)

Heartaches
youtu.be/CQrjq3nIEEk

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #DexterGordon #BobbyHutcherson #BarryHarris #BobCranshaw #BillyHiggins #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #RudyVanGelder #BlueNote
This photo features a vinyl record album cover displayed on a wooden stand. The album is titled "Gettin' Around" by Dexter Gordon, with other musicians listed: Bobby Hutcherson, Barry Harris, Bob Cranshaw, and Billy Higgins. The album is released under the Blue Note label, indicated by the logo and catalog number "84204" in the top right corner. The cover art is minimalist, showcasing a monochromatic image of a man sitting casually on a bicycle, surrounded by several other bikes, against a plain, textured wall. The setting suggests an urban environment. In the background, there are decorative ceramic items on the left and a green glass bottle on the right, set against a rustic brick wall. The photo is taken in a cozy, eclectic indoor space with warm lighting.
July 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Bud Powell
The Scene Changes: The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 5 (1959)

Danceland
youtu.be/__UqPgVyIXA

#nowplaying #jazzsky #vinylsky #budpowell #paulchambers #arttaylor #rudyvangelder #franciswolff #reidmiles
This photo shows the cover of a vinyl record titled "The Scene Changes: The Amazing Bud Powell" released by Blue Note Records. The album cover features a black-and-white photograph of jazz pianist Bud Powell, looking down thoughtfully, with a young child beside him, gazing directly at the camera. The album's title and artist's name are prominently displayed in bold white text against a dark background. The record is propped up on a wooden stand, set on a wooden surface with decorative items around, including ceramic vases with blue patterns, a green frog figurine, and handwritten notes in the background. The setting appears cozy, with warm lighting highlighting the album.
June 8, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Wayne Shorter
Speak No Evil (1966)

Speak No Evil
youtu.be/Vdc3KJVopU4

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #WayneShorter #FreddieHubbard #HerbieHancock #RonCarter #ElvinJones #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #BlueNote
The photo shows a vinyl record album titled "Speak No Evil" by Wayne Shorter, a renowned jazz saxophonist. The album cover features a striking, moody black-and-blue tinted photo with portraits of two faces, one male and one female, partly shadowed. The album prominently displays the Blue Note label logo in the top right corner, known for its iconic jazz recordings. The text includes the names of other musicians featured on the album: Freddie Hubbard, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Elvin Jones. The record is placed on a small wooden stand, set against a rustic background with decorative ceramic drums and a green glass ornament visible to the side.
August 27, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Sonny Clark
Sonny's Crib (1958)

News for Lulu
youtu.be/yb6iRsTlhOE

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #SonnyClark #DonaldByrd #CurtisFuller #JohnColtrane #PaulChambers #ArtTaylor #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #BlueNote
This photo shows the cover of a vinyl record titled Sonny's Crib by Sonny Clark. The cover features a black-and-white image of Sonny Clark playing the piano, with part of the piano's interior visible. The album title and Sonny Clark's name are printed prominently, with "SONNY CLARK" in bold red letters and "SONNY'S CRIB" in blue. Below that, the names of the contributing musicians are listed in blue: Donald Byrd, Curtis Fuller, John Coltrane, Paul Chambers, and Art Taylor. The Blue Note record label number, 81576, is also noted. The record is displayed on a wooden stand, set on a wooden surface. In the background, there are decorative items, including a set of blue and white ceramic drums to the left, and a green frog figurine and some other objects to the right. The setting appears cozy, with a mix of rustic and eclectic decor.
September 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
A Night in Tunisia (1961)

Kozo's Waltz
youtu.be/Il-PX74NKeo

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #ArtBlakey #LeeMorgan #WayneShorter #BobbyTimmons #JymieMerritt #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #RudyVanGelder #BlueNote
The photo shows a vinyl record cover propped up on a small wooden easel. The album is "A Night in Tunisia" by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, though the title is partially obscured by the bold, overlapping typography, making it appear as "ART BLAKEY & THE JAZZ MESS ENGERSA NIGHT IN TUNISIA." The text is large and colorful, primarily in shades of red, orange, and purple against a tan background. In the lower right corner, there's a Blue Note label with the catalog number "84049." The setting appears to be a cozy, rustic room with a brick wall, wooden surfaces, and various decorative items. To the left, there are two traditional drums with intricate blue and white designs. On the right side, there’s a small green frog ornament and a decorative glass tree-like object. A handwritten note or sign is also visible behind the record, partially blurred.
July 6, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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Bobby Hutcherson
Dialogue (1965)

Ghetto Lights
youtu.be/hAN6tgRpZO4

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #BobbyHutcherson #FreddieHubbard #SamRivers #AndrewHill #RichardDavis #JoeChambers #RudyVanGelder #AlfredLion #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #BlueNote #TonePoet
The photo shows a vinyl record album titled Dialogue by Bobby Hutcherson displayed upright on a wooden stand. The album cover features a dark, minimalist design with a bluish image of Hutcherson playing the vibraphone. The top of the cover has a blue strip with the Blue Note label and the names of featured musicians: Freddie Hubbard, Sam Rivers, Andrew Hill, Richard Davis, and Joe Chambers. The background includes rustic decor, such as painted ceramic drums on the left and a green glass lamp and small frog figurine on the right. The setting appears cozy and vintage, with a brick wall partially visible.
December 7, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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Julian "Cannonball" Adderley
Somethin' Else (1958)

Dancer in the Dark
youtu.be/MX4Rf1r9yFk

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #CannonballAdderley #MilesDavis #HankJones #SamJones #ArtBlakey #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #BlueNote
The photo shows the album cover for Somethin’ Else by Cannonball Adderley. The cover is mostly black with bold white, yellow-green, and blue lettering listing the musicians: Cannonball Adderley, Miles Davis, Hank Jones, Sam Jones, and Art Blakey. The album is on Blue Note, catalog number 1595. It is displayed upright on a wooden stand on a desk or table. In the background, there is a brick wall, some ceramic mugs with decorative patterns, a green frog figurine, and a green glass bottle.
January 20, 2026 at 1:49 AM
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Kenny Burrell
Kenny Burrell (1956)

Get Happy
youtu.be/oqfo-AMtG48

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #KennyBurrell #TommyFlanagan #PaulChambers #KennyClarke #Candido #RudyVanGelder #AndyWarhol #ReidMiles #BlueNote
The photo features the album cover of "Kenny Burrell" released under the Blue Note label, catalog number 1543. The cover art is an iconic minimalist line drawing of hands playing a guitar, rendered in black ink on a white background. The drawing is signed by Andy Warhol, indicating his involvement in the cover art design. The album is propped up on a wooden stand, set against a rustic backdrop that includes colorful, patterned drums, a green frog figure, and other eclectic decorative items. The lighting is warm, creating a cozy, vintage ambiance.
June 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Jackie McLean
A Fickle Sonance (1961)

Sundu
youtu.be/SJCtK_RVPcg

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #JackieMcLean #TommyTurrentine #SonnyClark #ButchWarren #BillyHiggins #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #BlueNote
This photo displays the cover of the jazz album "A Fickle Sonance" by Jackie McLean. The album cover features a black-and-white photograph of a man, likely McLean, wearing a houndstooth patterned hat and holding his hand to his head. The album title is written in green and yellow capital letters, while Jackie McLean's name is in bold white. Additional text lists the featured musicians: Tommy Turrentine, Sonny Clark, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins. The Blue Note label and catalog number "84089" are also visible. The album is propped up on a wooden stand, with a background featuring decorative items, including ceramic drums, a green glass tree, and handwritten notes.
July 4, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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Art Blakey
A Night at Birdland, Vol. 2 (1954)

Now's the Time
youtu.be/YWLFifdBXcw

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #ArtBlakey #CliffordBrown #LouDonaldson #HoraceSilver #CurlyRussell #CharlieParker #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #BlueNote #Japan
The photo shows a vinyl record album titled A Night at Birdland Volume 2 by Art Blakey. The cover is predominantly red and white with yellow text reading “a night at bird land” and white text reading “ART BLAKEY.” It lists featured musicians including Clifford Brown, Lou Donaldson, Horace Silver, and Curly Russell. Several small black-and-white performance photos of the musicians are arranged in a grid at the bottom. The album is displayed on a wooden stand on a dark wooden surface, surrounded by decorative pottery and a small green frog figurine, with a brick wall in the background.
December 27, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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Kenny Dorham
Trompeta Toccata (1964)

Mamacita
youtu.be/cnD_YwghSM8

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #KennyDorham #JoeHenderson #TommyFlanagan #RichardDavis #AlbertTootieHeath #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #BlueNote
The photo shows a vinyl record album cover propped up on a wooden stand. The album is Kenny Dorham's Trompeta Toccata, released on Blue Note Records. The cover prominently features bold, colorful typography in purple, orange, and red, listing tracks like "Trompeta Toccata," "Mamacita," "Night Watch," and "The Fox." Kenny Dorham is credited along with Joe Henderson, Tommy Flanagan, Richard Davis, and Albert Heath. The background includes a desk with some items and a white door in the distance.
May 27, 2026 at 1:57 AM