who had the best run on blue note?

[couw]

I'm surprised no one has mention Dexter Gordon.

check Kulu's post up above

[Shawn]

I find it hard to be "critical" in discussions like these, I always just go with my gut and jot down the first artists that come to mind. So without futher ado...

(in no particular order)

Hank Mobley

Bobby Hutcherson

Dexter Gordon

Horace Silver

Stanley Turrentine

Donald Byrd

Lou Donaldson

John Patton

Art Blakey

Ike Quebec

[JSngry]

Yeah, Shawn, Donald Byrd covered a lot of ground over the years too. Maybe not as "cutting edge" as Wayne's journey, but some pretty interesting routes nevertheless, especially in the very late 60/early 70s (KOFI still blows my mind, both in terms of how interesting it is texturally and how it could have stayed in the vaul for so long).

Of course, BLACK BYRD was a whole nother direction entirely, but let's not go there, shall we?

And here's a nominee that reflects both Wayne's and Byrd's legacy for the label - Duke Pearson. From artist to staff arranger to A&R man to outright producer, I think he played a big role in the overall output of the label from the mid-19630s onward, and, as producer, was responsible for the most interesting things after UA took over from Liberty and things started getting REALLY wierd. His own recordings covered a lot of ground over the years, too, and although none of it jumps out and screams "HEAVY SHIT!!!", there's quite often some very inteeresting and personal touches going on, especially once he embraced Braziliana and the electric piano.

[take5]

Grant Green had over a decade of nothing but the most enjoyable music, with a nice variation of supporting groups.

[Guest ariceffron]

boobys 70s stuff on blue note is awesome. just cause he uses marimba and f. rhodes doesnt give you licence to forsake it

[BruceH]

I'm surprised no one has mention Dexter Gordon.

check Kulu's post up above

Whoops!

[Chuck Nessa]

Alfred!

He had a 30 year run unmatched by anyone.

[king ubu]

How about some of those more in the background? Blakey did more than just his leader dates! Sonny Clark has been mentioned - he turns up on so many good albums! Also Paul Chambers! Then there is Billy Higgins...

ubu