Jazz Is Dead is proud to partner with the legendary Blue Note Records label to celebrate their 85th Anniversary! The Finest in Jazz Since 1939, Blue Note Records is the most respected and longest-running jazz label in the world. Jazz Is Dead will be hosting The Blue Note Quintet, a group brought together to honor the label’s rich history, in 4 US cities.

Six-time Grammy Award nominee Gerald Clayton leads the band as Musical Director and Pianist: “Gerald Clayton is one of the most accomplished, distinctive, and innovative pianists performing today” says Don Was, the label’s President since 2012. Rounding out the group is vibraphonist Joel Ross, saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, drummer Kendrick Scott, and bassist Matt Brewer.