Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
Synopsis
Explore the vision behind the iconic American jazz record label. Since 1939, Blue Note artists have been encouraged to push creative boundaries in search of uncompromising expressions. Through current recording sessions, rare archive and conversations with iconic Blue Note artists, the film reveals an intimate perspective of a legacy that continues to be vital in today’s political climate.
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Blue Note Records: Beyond The Notes (Trailer)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-16
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Don Was
Self
Herbie Hancock
Self
Lou Donaldson
Self
Wayne Shorter
Self
Norah Jones
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Robert Glasper
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Rudy Van Gelder
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Michael Cuscuna
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Ambrose Akinmusire
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Derrick Hodge
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Keith Lewis
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Lionel Loueke
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Terrace Martin
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Ali Shaheed Muhammad
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Kendrick Scott
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Marcus Strickland
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Art Blakey
Self (archive footage)
Clifford Brown
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 84 DaysJecheon International Music & Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 14, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 6, 2019
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sophie Huber
- Screenplay & Story
- Sophie Huber
- Original Title
- Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Mira Film, Isotope Films, Eagle Rock Entertainment, Final Cut USA, BBC Music, RTS, SRG SSR, Téléclub, SRF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sophie Huber
Sophie Huber
Patrick Lindenmaier, Shane Sigler
Russell Greene
Department Leadership Roster
Sophie Huber
Writer
Sophie Huber
Director
Russell Greene
Editor
Patrick Lindenmaier
Director of Photography
Shane Sigler
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes about?
Explore the vision behind the iconic American jazz record label. Since 1939, Blue Note artists have been encouraged to push creative boundaries in search of uncompromising expressions. Through current recording sessions, rare archive and conversations with iconic Blue Note artists, the film reveals an intimate perspective of a legacy that continues to be vital in today’s political climate.
Who directed Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes?
Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes was directed by Sophie Huber.
Who stars in Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes?
The principal cast of Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes includes Don Was, Herbie Hancock, Lou Donaldson, Wayne Shorter, Norah Jones.
When was Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes released and how long is it?
Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes?
Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).