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 He always finds something in reality. The swing, as he would say, something that words can’t express.

 At 72 years old, he quietly takes you by the hand and says — hi, it’s 1971, it’s difficult music. I’m here, and I’ll help you.

 Discover Duke Ellington's 1971 masterpiece Afrique — listen now and experience jazz that transcends time.

 I feel like putting on the headphones, blasting this marvel, dancing, not thinking about anything.

 I love the radio. When it’s an occasion, when it makes you remember, when it makes you discover.

 Put on your headphones and experience the timeless, joyful energy of Statesboro Blues now!

 Naima is a very sweet ballad, without too many virtuosos, without rhythmic explosions, without anything. It’s to be listened to with eyes closed.

 Study how Naima evolves over the years. Study, or at least try to sense, what moves inside the head, inside the heart of this guy from North Carolina.

 Discover the soulful depths of John Coltrane's Naima and experience a timeless jazz masterpiece today.

 Johnny plays it languidly and sensually. He plays it with no expressions on his face. Ever.

 Billy wrote it for Johnny Hodges... Johnny plays it... Sweet and languid, while inside he’s angry, he’s furious.

 Listen to Johnny Hodges’ Blood Count to experience jazz’s deepest emotions and explore the legacy of an alto sax master.

 There are certain things you haven’t heard in at least twenty years, but as soon as you hear them, they awaken something inside you that you didn’t remember.

 I never knew what that woman was singing. I never understood the words. But it doesn’t matter. I believe she was singing something so beautiful that it can’t be expressed in words.

 Listen to Mahler’s haunting lieder and rediscover a beautiful emotional journey through timeless classical music.

 Al Di Meola's speed in moving his fingers on the guitar is impressive. Truly frightening.

 For an hour and a half, he impresses us, proposing pieces that send the audience into raptures.

 Discover the magic of Al Di Meola's live guitar mastery—listen to his iconic performances and feel the energy of Blue Note Milano!

 Lester is not young. Lester is short on time. He’s worn himself out with his unruly life.

 It’s 1956. And Prez, the President, meets the Marxist Mozart, Teddy Wilson.

 Discover the soulful sounds of Lester Young and Teddy Wilson—listen to this iconic jazz quartet album today!

 If one day - it ever happens to you - they call you a trombone, think of this stuff here.

 Mingus thunders: do not call me a jazz musician. Jazz musician means black, means sit at the back of the bus, means second-rate musician.

 Discover the heartfelt story behind Gil Evans' Out of the Cool and dive deeper into jazz history with Jimmy Knepper's remarkable journey.

 When he’s seated at the drums, he has a grace that you can’t resist.

 I don’t think I’ll stop pressing replay anytime soon.

 Discover the magic of live jazz with DeJohnette, Coltrane, and Garrison—listen and relive this intimate Blue Note concert now!

 As soon as you put it on, it reminds you of an old sweater. One of those you perhaps should have thrown away. But it keeps you warm, makes you feel good.

 You feel the respect. Of one towards the other. They are playing, making fun of each other, but they are listening to each other.

 Listen to Ella and Louis and feel the timeless warmth and magic of this legendary jazz duet.