originally from @okayplayer : It's easy to overlook the obvious but sometimes the truth is hiding in plain sight. As recognizable as Blue Note Records is worldwide, not many people know what a "blue note" is in the context of the music itself. Foundational to both blues and jazz, blue notes stretch outside of the scale for expressive effect - they subvert expectations in pursuit of an honest sound And this search, this insistence upon authenticity, is one of the connective threads of the artists who performed last weekend in Napa Valley at the inaugural Blue Note Jazz Festival, which was co-hosted by Robert Glasper and Dave Chappelle. While attending the Inaugural Blue Note Jazz Festival, we spoke to standout artists on the bill and their relationship with music. Hit LINK IM BIO to read more. Credit: @stayreddy) @isanaka