What makes Note Bleu: Best of the Blue Note Years 1998–2005 by Medeski Martin & Wood notable?

This album highlights the group's significant contributions to the jazz genre during the early 2000s, featuring tracks that received critical acclaim and radio play. Its release coincided with a resurgence of interest in jazz fusion, influencing a new generation of musicians and expanding the audience for contemporary jazz. Released in 2006, this compilation showcases Medeski Martin & Wood's evolution during their tenure with Blue Note Records from 1998 to 2005. At this point in their career, they had already established themselves as key figures in the avant-garde jazz scene, blending genres and pushing boundaries with their innovative approach.

Who is Note Bleu: Best of the Blue Note Years 1998–2005 for?

Note Bleu: Best of the Blue Note Years 1998–2005 works well if you're into dynamic journey with peaks, vibrant grooves for exploration and playful soundscape for gatherings.

How many songs are on Note Bleu: Best of the Blue Note Years 1998–2005?

Note Bleu: Best of the Blue Note Years 1998–2005 has 15 tracks, running approximately 62 minutes.

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Note Bleu: Best of the Blue Note Years 1998–2005

Medeski Martin & Wood · 2006

62 min · 15 tracks · jazz

A vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and experimental grooves that invites listeners into a sonic playground.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic journey with peaks
vibrant grooves for exploration
playful soundscape for gatherings
engaging rhythms for movement
hypnotic waves of sound

Maybe skip if you want

prefer instant gratification tracks
dislike experimental listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2006, this compilation showcases Medeski Martin & Wood's evolution during their tenure with Blue Note Records from 1998 to 2005. At this point in their career, they had already established themselves as key figures in the avant-garde jazz scene, blending genres and pushing boundaries with their innovative approach.
Stylistic neighbors: The Bad Plus· Snarky Puppy· Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 The Dropper 3:33
2 Sugar Craft 3:22
3 I Wanna Ride You 3:25
4 Nocturne 4:02
5 Partido Alto 5:46
6 Hey-Hee-Hi-Ho (Illyb remix) 3:56
7 Note Bleu 3:04
8 Pappy Check 2:45
9 Mami Gato 4:08
10 Off the Table 4:18
11 Queen Bee 4:57
12 Hypnotized 5:06
13 Hey Joe 5:02
14 End of the World Party 5:10
15 Uninvisible 3:36

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