The Blue Note All-Stars released Our Point of View roughly a month ago. We interviewed Kendrick Scott at the time of the release. You can now check out the video for his original composition “Cycling Through Reality“ filmed during the recording session at Capitol Studios. And don’t forget to grab a copy of the album on Amazon (CD or MP3) or on iTunes. … [Read more...]
Nextbop Interviews Kendrick Scott
Last Friday, Blue Note Records dropped Our Point of View featuring its All-Stars, namely trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, keyboardist Robert Glasper, bassist Derrick Hodge, guitarist Lionel Loueke, drummer Kendrick Scott, and tenor saxophonist Marcus Strickland with special guests Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock. The song list includes originals by each of the band members, as … [Read more...]
Blue Note Supergroup Our Point of View at the Blue Note Festival (Full Concert Video)
Our Point of View needs no introduction. The Blue Note Supergroup assembled to celebrate the label’s 75th anniversary features all-stars Robert Glasper on keys, Ambrose Akinmusire on trumpet, Lionel Loueke on guitar, Marcus Strickland on saxophone, Derrick Hodge on bass and Kendrick Scott on drums. A lot of you caught their set at Le Poisson Rouge, broadcasted by NPR’s Jazz Nig … [Read more...]
Blue Note Supergroup Our Point Of View At Le Poisson Rouge (Full Concert Video)
Ever dreamed of assembling the All-Madden team of contemporary jazz musicians? Well Blue Note Records beat you to the punch. Our Point Of View, comprised of Robert Glasper on keys, Ambrose Akinmusire on trumpet, Lionel Loueke on guitar, Marcus Strickland on saxophone, Derrick Hodge on bass and Kendrick Scott on drums, performed four concerts together in 2014 to celebrate the … [Read more...]