The greatest album covers of jazz

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  • @Vox
    @Vox  6 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Love Vox Earworm? Hop onto a live Q&A with Estelle Caswell, the creator behind the series, on December 20 at 5 PM ET by joining the Vox Video Lab, our new membership program on TH-cam. She and other creators on our team will bringing you behind the scenes in a completely new way! (And if you missed the livestream, you'd still be able to see a recording).
    You can learn more about the other perks of joining the Video Lab at www.vox.com/join.

    • @davenwok
      @davenwok 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That looks suspiciously like Estelle at 2:39! :) Great video as always!

    • @Tes-qe1jc
      @Tes-qe1jc 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vox, I love your contents. I’m literally addicted to your videos. Can you please make a video about Ethiopian Jazz from the 60th and 70th. Please 🙏🏿😭 The legendary Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong visited Ethiopia in 1973 and even Duke Ellington was awarded medal from the then Emperor Haile Selassie I. Dr. Mulatu Astatke ( the father of Ethio-jazz) was his guide in Addis Ababa. I know you guys are going to make a video about it. Still waiting.....

    • @jeshkam
      @jeshkam ปีที่แล้ว

      More Earworm, please! This is the best TH-cam series I've ever had the pleasure to watch!

  • @dlasky
    @dlasky 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2393

    Props to the vox graphic designer who had to re-design all these covers for the purpose of animation.

    • @skyerune
      @skyerune 6 ปีที่แล้ว +202

      I spent the whole video thinking about how much time it took to do all of that.
      The keyframes. THE KEYFRAMES!!!!

    • @BLKCreativeStudio
      @BLKCreativeStudio 6 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      @@skyerune I got a headache thinking about how much work each animation took

    • @rafaelbahia7683
      @rafaelbahia7683 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      never even thought of that

    • @davidpaq3
      @davidpaq3 6 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Silasky I met Estelle last week, and she's been animating with After Effects for over 5 years now so she can do that stuff decently quick compared to all the time she puts in for research on the topics

    • @Tadeoska
      @Tadeoska 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      th-cam.com/video/nmFSRhKBPpI/w-d-xo.html check this out!! It's from 2011.

  • @stargazer1359
    @stargazer1359 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1557

    Would love a coffee table book of Blue Note album covers....

    • @mutton7891
      @mutton7891 6 ปีที่แล้ว +108

      Here you go: www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Art-Blue-Note-Records/dp/1843405997/ref=la_B000APURYY_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1542640430&sr=1-1
      This one's great too: www.amazon.co.uk/Blue-Note-Uncompromising-Expression-Finest/dp/0500517444/ref=la_B001HD37YU_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1542640466&sr=1-2

    • @stargazer1359
      @stargazer1359 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@mutton7891 Yay! ...Thanks!

    • @chrisedouard2473
      @chrisedouard2473 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mutton7891 that was quick . i didnt think a coffee book like this existed thank you

    • @TVC15ohoh
      @TVC15ohoh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mutton7891 VERY cool.

    • @riccardoarpea9966
      @riccardoarpea9966 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@mutton7891 you are a loved human on youtube today, i want you to know that

  • @lisandroreynoso
    @lisandroreynoso 6 ปีที่แล้ว +466

    The VOX graphic designers and editors are the real MVPs!

    • @Jarzyniak
      @Jarzyniak 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Apparently a lot of graphic design and animation is also done by Estelle, who narrates and researches the topics which makes it even more impressive

  • @RobertHohan
    @RobertHohan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +891

    The editing and graphics on this clip are FANTASTIC!

    • @ankokunokayoubi
      @ankokunokayoubi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      and this includes finding similar fonts and unedited photographs of the albums.

    • @antonioofilhoo
      @antonioofilhoo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      exactly.

    • @PaulENelson
      @PaulENelson 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Voiceover, also brilliant.

    • @mjears
      @mjears 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fantastic is the word! Beautiful work. I was captivated.
      Just one mistake, to a musician: The reels on the tape recorder are turning the wrong way!

    • @walterhayley7252
      @walterhayley7252 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      mjears , my reel to reel ran in both directions... multi-track recording and playback...

  • @alecothegecko
    @alecothegecko 6 ปีที่แล้ว +364

    As a visual artist, and someone who plays and listens to jazz regularly, I absolutely loved this video. I hope this series continues and is popular so you guys have more opportunity with it.

    • @pierat1242
      @pierat1242 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely! We need more people to listen to jazz!

  • @Lance_G
    @Lance_G 6 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    Your motion design department is composed of gods. Just FYI.

  • @isaackangas6921
    @isaackangas6921 6 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    The guys names were Wolf and Lion? That's the coolest partnership I've ever heard!

  • @TheyCallMeNewb
    @TheyCallMeNewb 6 ปีที่แล้ว +370

    How in the world was this story edited?!

    • @Tiffany-uu2hq
      @Tiffany-uu2hq 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      yes it's so succinct and beautiful! gives you the right amount of info to stay curious and search for more

    • @mdrzn
      @mdrzn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Whoever did the graphic design / video editing part: huge props! Amazing skills.

    • @aeroaddict
      @aeroaddict 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      They did an awesome work. It did justice to Reid Miles.

    • @angeldrxx
      @angeldrxx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      With After Effects

  • @SteveRamsey
    @SteveRamsey 6 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    This series is outstanding. Vox really produces some of the best videos on TH-cam.

  • @observatoire5497
    @observatoire5497 6 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I love the way you guys animated the typography of the albums. The movements are great, the jerky frame rate gives this a very vintage character. I also like the way it's edited. The music, the motion design sequences, the interviews and the narration are very well intertwined. Makes it easy to feel the creativity that you guys are talking about. Great work!

  • @koredeaderele1666
    @koredeaderele1666 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    that powerful combination of typography and photography is something i've always found very compelling, it's interesting to see that this has some origins in jazz

  • @sergiog5557
    @sergiog5557 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this series about jazz is just so jazzy!!!

  • @shareenajeon
    @shareenajeon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Love jazz, love Earworm. This video is the perfect combination

  • @Vox
    @Vox  6 ปีที่แล้ว +259

    This is the second video in a three-part Earworm miniseries all about Jazz! Check out episode 1 here: bit.ly/2QWZr9l

    • @smartbaba1321
      @smartbaba1321 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      A Bollywood video plzz

    • @astrojazzman
      @astrojazzman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You should do a video about Impulse Records they also have beautiful photos.I would love to share my entire Impluse Records catalog with VOX.
      I have the entire collection on vinyl

    • @lucky4724
      @lucky4724 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@astrojazzman I agree, OJC, RIVERSIDE also !!!

    • @astrojazzman
      @astrojazzman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lucky4724 flying dutchman - CTI & Kudu Records all had great covers!

    • @v5k359
      @v5k359 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      another great video!

  • @JAMGAM-pb9rf
    @JAMGAM-pb9rf 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Reid needs an exhibition in a museum fr his art is amazing

  • @kenfany1
    @kenfany1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    The day Vox makes a documentary about contemporary dance or dancers I’ll be the happiest person ever

  • @ilove2929
    @ilove2929 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The blue note archivist is like a dream job

  • @astralgen
    @astralgen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Fun Fact: Rudy Van Gelder was actually an eye doctor who started out recording local artists part-time at his parents' house in Hackensack

    • @AeroModule
      @AeroModule 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I would argue that Rudy is (was) the biggest non-musician figure in the history of jazz. The day we lost him was a big day.

  • @gxrlboi
    @gxrlboi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Every Vox video is a gem.

  • @Ngasii
    @Ngasii 6 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    This episode is great! I am mad that it is so short.

  • @KeelyBurnMusic
    @KeelyBurnMusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That album cover with the exclamation points is so visually pleasing. Well, all of them are, but I like that one in particular.

  • @Aaa-ho3sq
    @Aaa-ho3sq 6 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Very creative. Each one is unique, but with a similar style of 'sophistication', and always with a very good choice of design. Turning and combining simple things into something emotional and visually pleasing.

  • @enricopersia4290
    @enricopersia4290 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Such a cool story, I love these covers and now I know why they are so wonderful and intimate at the same time

  • @bfunkt4313
    @bfunkt4313 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Giant Steps aside, this is the best short visual explanation for so many things related to the acoustics of Western music. I have seen many short videos on this topic. This one is the best. Good job!

  • @ilove2929
    @ilove2929 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    🙏 Having that level of creativity without graphic design degree, photoshop/creative software or internet is something the young designers cant imagine it possible

  • @noahhinton2657
    @noahhinton2657 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i am so amazed by their creativity

  • @BarelyNoticeable
    @BarelyNoticeable 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Estelle Caswell and Gina Barton, the animation is this video was absolutely stunning and incredibly captivating. I was so fully immersed in the story telling of the whole video too. Everything was just so beautifully well done. Please keep making amazing work such as this.

  • @JVelthoven
    @JVelthoven 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My favorite Vox series at the moment!

  • @adrienpiette6746
    @adrienpiette6746 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    That was awesome.

  • @Bati_
    @Bati_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    YOU ARE MAGNIFICENT VOX! THANKS FOR REMEMBERING HIDDEN GEMS OF ART HISTORY AND CONVEYING THE CULTURAL DIVERSITY’S POWER. BIG LOVE AND RESPECT FOR REID MILES AND OTHER JAZZ GIANTS! GREETINGS FROM TURKEY AND ALL OVER THE WORLD. SPREAD THE KNOWLEDGE AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! PEACE!

  • @astriniadisoma419
    @astriniadisoma419 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I want more jazz!!!

  • @astrojazzman
    @astrojazzman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I got to teach a class at UCLA & The Grammy Museum about Blue Note & Impulse Records.Kenny Burrell a blue note alumni was also part of my class. Kenny Burrell said that he designed his first album cover midnight blue for blue note records what an amazing label with an amazing history....

  • @RailsharkX
    @RailsharkX 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those Blue Note covers are at a league of their own. Top-notch photography and inventive art direction all rolled into one.

  • @geoffstartswithg
    @geoffstartswithg 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can live without jazz, but these earworm vids are so brilliant that now I care more about jazz than ever. Excellent work.

  • @dreaminginnoother
    @dreaminginnoother 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The art is really cool, but i also like how ya'll animated the art in this video. Very visually appealing.

  • @ryecl
    @ryecl 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That Unity album by Larry Young is always coming to my mind when I'm thinking of Blue Note. It's absolutely timeless, which you can not say about most album covers from the late 70's and until today.

  • @desciplesofthomassankara3021
    @desciplesofthomassankara3021 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    *We need more jazz vox!*

  • @danieleflorean7064
    @danieleflorean7064 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the best videos i saw on youtube in the whole year. Congratulations to Vox's team for creating those little gems

  • @Hovzlozki
    @Hovzlozki 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Freddie Hubbard is by far my fav Jazz Artist, awesome to see the story behind his amazing album covers!

  • @AlexandraGamma
    @AlexandraGamma 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish there was a full movie based on this video. It's absolutely gorgeous!

  • @mutton7891
    @mutton7891 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Would love to see you guys do something on the ECM label as part of the Earworm series. Their entire aesthetic from the beautiful album covers to the particular sound that most of the artists on their roster have is just so unique and worth digging deeper into.

  • @bingo1232
    @bingo1232 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANKS for increasing my APPRECIATION of Jazz!!!

  • @FortYort
    @FortYort 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The design and visual art culture built around jazz will always be one of the coolest scenes. Such a neat, well-edited video. Thanks Vox!

  • @access_g
    @access_g 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Master indeed.... I must say, i really like the music segment here.

  • @DJBFAD
    @DJBFAD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've literally picked up Blue Note albums based on the covers alone (and have never been disappointed)...

  • @huntrrams
    @huntrrams 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please do a video on the Bossa Nova craze in the 50s and 60s

  • @IgorQuadrosvmq
    @IgorQuadrosvmq 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    as a jazz fan and graphic designer, this hit me right in the heart

  • @shaddjimenez4524
    @shaddjimenez4524 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    could tell you guys put a lot of effort into this series of videos, keep them going. 👍🏼

  • @drunkenmasterii3250
    @drunkenmasterii3250 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My love for graphic design is fulfilled by this video. This is making me so happy.

  • @BSinSeattle
    @BSinSeattle 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's videos like this that set your channel apart from the rest. Excellent. Thank you.

  • @joshspoon
    @joshspoon 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My arms tingle when I see a new Earworm show up in my sub feed. Please don't stop Estelle.

  • @mjollnirtsubo
    @mjollnirtsubo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Possibly my favourite series on TH-cam. Love it!

  • @AlexBaldwinFTW
    @AlexBaldwinFTW 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These videos have been amazing for me getting into jazz, thanks so much! Just followed a bunch of blue note's playlists on Spotify

  • @detesla9575
    @detesla9575 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this episode, one of my favorites. As a great jazz fan, i treasure this. Thanks Estelle (And editors)

  • @mariusbraun450
    @mariusbraun450 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Earworm has to be the best series on this channel! I love jazz, and seeing my favourite albums on Vox makes me super happy! Keep up the good work, Estelle :)

  • @rodrigogarcia2607
    @rodrigogarcia2607 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best vídeos Ive ever seem in this platform. Maybe the best.

  • @hellozup
    @hellozup 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The writing, editing, and graphic design is amazingly well done! And the designer for those covers had a great eye both for representing the music through the design and also in catching people's attention in record store

  • @robertschlesinger1342
    @robertschlesinger1342 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent coverage of a key aspect of Blue Note history and jazz.

  • @abenezer210
    @abenezer210 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I first discovered francis wolff's photos i was so blown away it changed my life

  • @falconclutch4051
    @falconclutch4051 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    These Jazz videos make me so happy thank you

  • @robinhoodieradio3394
    @robinhoodieradio3394 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have just created one of the best videos on the internet.

  • @wormface5000
    @wormface5000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was so . . . eff in . . . awesome. Damn, I'm going to watch it again.

  • @YAMISOOLD2009
    @YAMISOOLD2009 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Grew up seeing many of these classic album covers. Always was fascinated by Jazz album covers. So sophisticated. This was a great video. Love this series.

  • @jevonashman4775
    @jevonashman4775 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep the jazz videos going. I'm loving it!

  • @tevbuff
    @tevbuff 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a massive Jazz fan, I'm loving these videos. Thanks Vox :) keep them coming.

  • @thomasdantas
    @thomasdantas 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're absolutely nailing these jazz videos

  • @orangefanta6567
    @orangefanta6567 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Favorite series of Vox

  • @DaveWraptastic
    @DaveWraptastic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Blue Note and their coverstyle is so iconic that even someone who can barely name 10 jazz artists, like me, instantly recognizes it.

  • @Ungruma
    @Ungruma 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have always loved the covers of Blue Note, they have a lot of personality and it goes very well with the spectacular music. Thank you for this! Greetings from Argentina.

  • @arothmanmusic
    @arothmanmusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    As an amateur jazz drummer and graphic designer myself, I appreciate Vox doing this topic.

  • @MrKozndakozmonaughts
    @MrKozndakozmonaughts 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Parts 1 & 2... Fantastic! Well done. I am anxiously awaiting part 3. But of course, take your time with it.

  • @MakeSomething
    @MakeSomething 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Earworm is the best! So good!

  • @mrzachblk
    @mrzachblk 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Being a graphic designer I must say these covers made me want to study design and also these covers made me fall in love with jazz. Thank you for creating this video this is pretty awesome! I always wondered who designed the blue note covers and also who took the photos! Thanks!!

  • @LightYagami-wt1jw
    @LightYagami-wt1jw 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Easily the best Vox video ever made

  • @stefanosk27
    @stefanosk27 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing covers. Also glad for the switch from pop to jazz.

  • @joebaumgart1146
    @joebaumgart1146 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I always loved jazz.

  • @EricAllenDolphy245
    @EricAllenDolphy245 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wouldn't have lasted ( or Happened) Without the Music 🎶 Mighty Warriors and Artists

  • @ag5396
    @ag5396 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved your hip-hop and rap videos and now I'm loving your jazz videos too! Keep up the awesome work Estelle Caswell !!

  • @ThatOneGuy7550
    @ThatOneGuy7550 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait for the next part in the jazz series!

  • @tansixuan5101
    @tansixuan5101 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The editing is out of this world

  • @andresvillogas4025
    @andresvillogas4025 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow this is one of the best videos Vox has done in a while. Editing with the contact sheets and the graphics was insane. Really awesome video.

  • @arvaborelius7269
    @arvaborelius7269 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Vox is great!

  • @MapleMilk
    @MapleMilk 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This makes me love Photography, Jazz, and Album Covers more.

  • @davidhein8322
    @davidhein8322 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes. You nailed this one, Vox.

  • @mohamedbahaa5084
    @mohamedbahaa5084 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad Earworm is back!

  • @chris-hayes
    @chris-hayes 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how you guys showed the original photograph and then overlayed the final album cover. Really cool stuff.

  • @ma276
    @ma276 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blue Note Records is one of my favorite labels, thank you for this!

  • @jimheid9027
    @jimheid9027 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is superbly done! A noble tribute to Blue Note's greatness.

  • @BeattapeFactory
    @BeattapeFactory 6 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    i love vox

    • @aturchomicz821
      @aturchomicz821 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Medici Beatz how can you like a brain washing company?

    • @deadtoallnohonornohope
      @deadtoallnohonornohope 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@aturchomicz821 said the person who was on the other side of the political spectrum not admiting the faults of their views like a dingus

    • @aturchomicz821
      @aturchomicz821 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @DefenestrateYourself
      @DefenestrateYourself 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      atur chomicz Facts over feelings. Try facts for once.

    • @nodnoc
      @nodnoc 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I normally don't like Vox. But this video is good

  • @chrisjdgrady
    @chrisjdgrady 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could watch this for hours. Great stuff.

  • @akesq01
    @akesq01 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such an informative and beautiful piece of academia, music, culture, video, history and style. Wow. Thank you so much.

  • @ifranwaisman1750
    @ifranwaisman1750 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    From Chile you are amazing!

  • @PsyceBorneo
    @PsyceBorneo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those Album, Cover Really Give A Good Impression OF Great Music And It Really Does When I Buy My Jazz Collection. The Color Itself Giving These Some Sort Of Fascinating Feel Before You Listen To The Song Excitement And Enjoyment.

  • @NicoleyCupcakes
    @NicoleyCupcakes 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE the focus on jazz lately. keep it up.

  • @lawrencetchen
    @lawrencetchen 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The animations leading up to each final album cover are stunning. Keep up the great work, Vox!

  • @Michaelonyoutub
    @Michaelonyoutub 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    never stop this series

  • @Emrecan_Chef
    @Emrecan_Chef 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing documentaries! Earworm playlist is like a drug for my ears. Even the video style is great

  • @stinkleaf
    @stinkleaf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Reid Miles created what we call a "Design System". It's a consistent voice that the eye can detect as part of a brand collection.

  • @vikramrajiyer
    @vikramrajiyer 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible production on this video, Vox. Real treat to watch and listen to.