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.