Blue Note Opens New Club in Los Angeles: ‘This Will Give the L.A. Music Scene a Facelift’

At a time when many music industry sectors are undergoing consolidation, Blue Note is expanding its footprint domestically and globally. In June, the brand partnered for the first time with the LA Phil to present the Blue Note Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl (formerly known as the Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival and, before that, the long-running Playboy Jazz Festival). Now tonight (Aug. 14), the brand will celebrate the grand opening of its new club in Los Angeles. Related To jumpstart the grand opening, a private VIP party was held at Blue Note Los Angeles last evening (Aug. 13). Calling the occasion “an historic night,” Blue Note Entertainment Group president Steven Bensusan added, “It’s been a long time coming.” Both he and his brother, Blue Note Entertainment Group COO Tsion Bensusan, thanked all involved in bringing the club to fruition — and also introduced their father Danny, who opened the first Blue Note Jazz Club in New York in 1981. Rounding out the evening, artist Robert Glasper and surprise guests — among them Ledisi, Lalah Hathaway and Terrace Martin — performed before an audience that included Dr. Dre, veteran music industry executives Jimmy Iovine and Don Was and Abbot Elementary’s
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