Blue Note Breakdown

The Blue Note Breakdown

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The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast centered around discussions and explorations of the Blue Note Records vault. Talking about the band leaders, supporting musicians, and overall history is always exciting, so come dive in with me! There are so many great new reissues in the 75th anniversary series, 80th anniversary series, and beyond.

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Ep. 115 - Andrew Hill - Compulsion - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series 10.03.2026 20:04

Ep. 115 - Andrew Hill - Compulsion - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around pa...

Ep. 114 - Lawrence Marable Quartet - Tenorman - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series 03.03.2026 17:48

Ep. 114 - Lawrence Marable Quartet - Tenorman - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussion...

Ep. 113 - J.J. Johnson - The Eminent J.J. Johnson Volume 2 - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series 24.02.2026 24:20

Ep. 113 - J.J. Johnson - The Eminent J.J. Johnson Volume 2 - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for...

Ep. 112 - Thelonious Monk - Genius Of Modern Music Volume 2 - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series 18.02.2026 24:12

Ep. 112 - Thelonious Monk - Genius Of Modern Music Volume 2 - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place fo...

Ep. 111 - Bennie Green - Back On The Scene - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series 09.02.2026 21:16

Ep. 111 - Bennie Green - Back On The Scene - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions a...

Ep. 110 - Lee Morgan - City Lights - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series 03.02.2026 20:46

Ep. 110 - Lee Morgan - City Lights - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around pa...

Ep. 109 - Joe Henderson - Our Thing - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series 27.01.2026 22:08

Ep. 109 - Joe Henderson - Our Thing - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around pas...

Ep. 108 - Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers - Free For All - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series 20.01.2026 20:46

Ep. 108 - Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers - Free For All - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place fo...

Ep. 107 - Tyrone Washington - Natural Essence - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series 13.01.2026 21:19

Ep. 107 - Tyrone Washington - Natural Essence - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussion...

Ep. 106 - Hank Mobley Sextet - Hank - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series 06.01.2026 16:43

Ep. 106 - Hank Mobley Sextet - Hank - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around p...

Ep. 105 - Johnny Griffin - A Blowing Session - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series 31.12.2025 13:46

Ep. 105 - Johnny Griffin - A Blowing Session - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions a...

Ep. 104 - Jimmy Smith - House Party - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series 23.12.2025 18:19

Ep. 104 - Jimmy Smith - House Party - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around pas...

Ep. 103 - Johnathan Blake - Homeward Bound - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series 21.12.2025 26:16

Ep. 103 - Johnathan Blake - Homeward Bound - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions a...

Ep. 102 - Donald Byrd - Live at the Half Note Vol. 2 - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series 19.12.2025 20:28

Ep. 102 - Donald Byrd - Live at the Half Note Vol. 2 - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for dis...

Ep. 101 - Jackie McLean - One Step Beyond - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series 15.12.2025 21:12

Ep. 101 - Jackie McLean - One Step Beyond - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions arou...

Ep. 100 - Sneak Peek Into 2026 - 100 Episodes!!! - Classic Series and Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series 09.12.2025 27:06

Ep. 100 - Sneak Peek Into 2026 - 100 Episodes!!! - Classic Series and Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is...

Ep. 99 - Andrew Hill - Judgement! - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series 08.12.2025 22:38

Ep. 99 - Andrew Hill - Judgement! - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around past...

Ep. 98 - Sheila Jordan - Portrait Of Sheila - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series 17.11.2025 25:14

Ep. 98 - Sheila Jordan - Portrait Of Sheila - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions...

Ep. 97 - Duke Jordan - Flight To Jordan - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series 14.11.2025 22:38

Ep. 97 - Duke Jordan - Flight To Jordan - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions arou...

Ep. 96 - Elvin Jones - Puttin' It Together - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series 03.11.2025 18:08

Ep. 96 - Elvin Jones - Puttin' It Together - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions...

Ep. 95 - Grant Green - Solid - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series 27.10.2025 16:19

Ep. 95 - Grant Green - Solid - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around past and u...

Ep. 94 - Stanley Turrentine - In Memory Of - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series 21.10.2025 26:16

Ep. 94 - Stanley Turrentine - In Memory Of - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions a...

Ep. 93 - Bobby Hutcherson - Montara - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series 08.10.2025 22:00

Ep. 93 - Bobby Hutcherson - Montara - Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around p...

Ep. 92 - Freddie Redd Quintet - Shades of Redd - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series 29.09.2025 20:28

Ep. 92 - Freddie Redd Quintet - Shades of Redd - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions...

Ep. 91 - Sonny Clark - Sonny's Crib - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series 22.09.2025 17:20

Ep. 91 - Sonny Clark - Sonny's Crib - Classic Vinyl Reissue Series The Blue Note Breakdown is a podcast dedicated to listening to and enjoying Blue Note records. Do you remember your first Blue Note record? What was it that stood out to you? The artwork? The photography? The amazing sound that came from a Rudy Van Gelder recorded piece? The Blue Note Breakdown is a place for discussions around...