brownie Posted March 19, 2003 Report Posted March 19, 2003 Blue Note (the name) does business in Europe. Just caught this. (quote) MILAN, Italy (AP) _ The legendary Blue Note jazz clubs are expanding into Europe, with a venue opening in Milan this week to offer a top stage for big-name swing in the old continent. The Blue Note franchise in Milan opens to the public Thursday, with a series of shows by jazz pianist Chick Corea. The main Blue Note, in Manhattan's Greenwich Village, has already sold four franchises in Japan. "We're definitely looking to expand into Europe because it's been so successful in Japan," international booking director Christian ver Halen said by phone from New York. He said the New York club oversees the design of its international franchises, monitors how they are run and operated "to be sure it keeps within the Blue Note image." New York's Blue Note has been a venue for some of the best jazz talent since opening in 1981. The same name was used in the past by a famed but now closed club in Paris. (unquote) Always wondered if there was a (business? financial?) connection with the BN label. Anybody knows? Quote
A Lark Ascending Posted March 31, 2003 Report Posted March 31, 2003 What chance the next one being opened in Worksop, Notts, UK? Just think! Spend the day touring Robin Hood country, the night listening to great jazz! It's got to be a winner. I'll be happy to man the bar! Quote
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