The best Blue Note albums are tapestries, not solo showcases. From founder Alfred Lion's perspective, the leader of a Blue Note date was of less artistic significance than the vibe and sound all the musicians created collectively. Which is why a musician who led a Blue Note recording session one week often was found recording the following week under th…
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