Blue Note Opens New Club in Los Angeles: ‘This Will Give the L.A. Music Scene a Facelift’

At a time when many music industry sectors are undergoing consolidation, Blue Note is expanding its footprint domestically and globally. In June, the brand partnered for the first time with the LA Phil to present the Blue Note Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl (formerly known as the Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival and, before that, the long-running Playboy Jazz Festival). Now tonight (Aug. 14), the brand will celebrate the grand opening of its new club in Los Angeles.

To jumpstart the grand opening, a private VIP party was held at Blue Note Los Angeles last evening (Aug. 13). Calling the occasion “an historic night,” Blue Note Entertainment Group president Steven Bensusan added, “It’s been a long time coming.” Both he and his brother, Blue Note Entertainment Group COO Tsion Bensusan, thank