blue note records

The Cover Art of Blue Note Records is Graham Marsh and Glyn Callingham’s classic collection of the unparalleled record sleeves produced by the celebrated Blue Note record label.

Around January 1956 the photographer Francis Wolff and Alfred Lion of Blue Note Records met Reid Miles, a commercial artists and a devout classical music fan. After establishing a rapport, Reid Miles became the designer for the Blue Note label for the next eleven years creating wonderful graphic covers that were both unique and also retaining the indefinable Blue Note look. Featuring iconic covers for artists such as Herbie Hancock, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins and Art Blakey, this anthology is an evocative piece of Jazz history.

Alongside over 400 of the record label’s best album covers is a selection of short essays written by leading industry figures. Both a comprehensive guide to an acclaimed label, and an insightful snapshot of graphic design history, The Cover Art of Blue Note Records is a must-have for all Jazz fans.

Graham Marsh is an art director, illustrator, and writer. He is the coauthor and art director of many groundbreaking books including The Cover Art of Blue Note Records Volumes 1 and 2, East Coasting, and California Cool, all published by Collins & Brown.

Glyn Callingham runs the legendary Ray’s Jazz Shop in London. He is coauthor of The Cover Art of Blue Note Records Volumes 1 and 2, East Coasting, and California Cool. He contributes to several jazz magazines and is a walking encyclopedia on jazz of the ’50s and ’60s.