Undertone: The Tracks That Made Modern Jazz

Some recordings don't just capture a moment in music. They help shape everything that comes after.

Since its founding in 1939, Blue Note Records has played an extraordinary role in the evolution of jazz. From Art Blakey and Horace Silver to Herbie Hancock, the label brought together some of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, creating recordings that continue to inspire generations of artists.

Undertone takes you inside the music, exploring the artistic vision of the musicians who shaped the label's identity, and the unforgettable compositions and performances that helped define modern jazz.

Through a carefully curated selection of classics, deeper cuts, and contemporary connections, discover how the musical innovations of Blue Note's golden era continue to resonate today. 

Along the way, hear exclusive insights from jazz musicians and experts, uncover the stories behind the recordings, and discover what makes these performances so extraordinary. 

Come for the records. Stay for the stories, the music, and the people who love it as much as you do.

Hear the records that shaped jazz recordings across generations and that sound engineers still study. This is the stuff of legend, exactly as it was intended to sound.