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The Visual World of Blue Note Records: The Covers

Explore the impact of the work Blue Note designer Reid ...

Explore the impact of the work Blue Note designer Reid Miles had on album cover design, in Jazz and beyond.

The Visual World of Blue Note Records: The Photographs

Discover the work of Frank Wolff, who set the tone ...

Discover the work of Frank Wolff, who set the tone for Jazz photography with this work for Blue Note records.

Celebrating Blue Note: Finding Jazz in the Oddest Places

In this episode, narrator Susan Stamberg talks about finding jazz ...

In this episode, narrator Susan Stamberg talks about finding jazz in the oddest places.

Celebrating Blue Note: The Birth of a Legend

This episode, narrated by Susan Stamberg, takes us from Big ...

This episode, narrated by Susan Stamberg, takes us from Big Band to the birth of Bebop and beyond.

The Visual World of Blue Note Records: An Introduction

Learn the basics about Blue Note and its remarkable style.

DJ 101: Looping and Sampling

As rappers became featured artists, it was the DJ’s job ...

As rappers became featured artists, it was the DJ’s job to keep the beat (or the break) steady, so that the rappers could rap to the beat, do their routines, or recite full verses without interruption.

DJ 101: Scratching

Kandi introduces “the scratch,” a move where you pull the ...

Kandi introduces “the scratch,” a move where you pull the record back and forth while the needle is on the record. But scratching is as much about rhythm and style as it is about technique.

Elephant and Piggie's We Are in a Play - Design

So, we’ve talked about what happens on stage and how ...

So, we’ve talked about what happens on stage and how it all sounds, but what about how it looks? That’s important, too, and the scenic designer, costume designer, lighting designer, and choreographer all help create the look and feel of a show.

DJ 101: Drop it on the One

High quality equipment may help you become a better DJ, ...

High quality equipment may help you become a better DJ, but nothing beats having the right “touch.”

Elephant and Piggie's We Are in a Play - Music

In a musical, songs and music play an important role ...

In a musical, songs and music play an important role in telling the story—helping audiences understand what is happening, what the characters are feeling, and even how characters are changing.