Blue Note Ultimate Jazz Collection May 2026

: "Chitlins Con Carne" from his iconic Midnight Blue album.

: Features contributions from piano titans like Thelonious Monk ("'Round About Midnight"), Herbie Hancock ("Maiden Voyage"), and Sonny Rollins ("Tune Up"). The Blue Note Legacy

: "Moanin'" and "A Night in Tunisia". John Coltrane : The 10-minute masterpiece "Blue Train". Lee Morgan : The soul-jazz crossover hit "The Sidewinder". Blue Note Ultimate Jazz Collection

Founded in by Alfred Lion and Max Margulis , Blue Note Records was built on a manifesto of "uncompromising expression". The label became famous for several distinguishing factors that are represented throughout this collection:

The is a comprehensive 4-CD compilation released in 2006 that serves as a definitive primer for one of the most prestigious labels in music history. It spans decades of jazz evolution, capturing the label’s shift from traditional "hot jazz" to the defining era of hard bop and beyond. Core Content & Track Highlights : "Chitlins Con Carne" from his iconic Midnight Blue album

The collection is curated to showcase both the foundational hits of the 1950s and 60s and more modern interpretations. Key tracks featured in this and similar definitive sets include: :

: The vocal version of "Senor Blues".

The Ultimate Jazz Collection - Release “Blue Note - MusicBrainz