BLU Jazz+ recognized by DownBeat Magazine as one of the best jazz venues worldwide
January 9, 2016 -
AKRON, Ohio – The February 2016 issue of DownBeat Magazine includes a special annual section, the “International Jazz Venue Guide,” highlighting the must-visit clubs from around the world for experiencing live jazz.
BLU Jazz+ was added to the guide this year, only 16 months after opening its doors in October 2014. Among of the world-class talent presented at BLU to date include Chris Potter, Joey DeFrancesco, Cyrille Aimée, Gerald Clayton, Becca Stevens, Bill Cunliffe, & Houston Person.
DownBeat editor, Bobby Reed, learned of Akron’s hot new jazz spot after one of his staff members, Sam Horn, made a 6-hour drive from the magazine’s headquarters in Elmhurst, IL to Akron, OH to visit the club for a special tribute program for jazz icons Pepper Adams & Zoot Sims featuring saxophonists Ken Peplowski & Gary Smulyan.
“I was really impressed [by BLU]…great food, drinks, and service…an excellent venue in which to enjoy live music – I really dig the vibe of your club!””
– Sam Horn, DownBeat Magazine
Established in 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, DownBeat is an American magazine devoted to “jazz, blues and beyond”, and is named after the “downbeat” in music also called “beat one” or the first beat of a musical measure.
Click here to read the complete 2016 DownBeat Magazine “International Jazz Venue Guide!”
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BLU Jazz+ named one of the "Best International Jazz Venues" by DownBeat Magazine |
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Committed to the preservation of America's treasured art form of jazz, BLU Jazz+ Masterclass Foundation (BJMF) is a new program developed by the founders of BLU Jazz+ Akron that brings “front-row” jazz education performance & mentorship opportunities to student musicians and art lovers alike through an ongoing series of special events throughout the year. |
