Universal Music LLC (hereinafter "Universal Music") is collaborating with Enoteca Co., Ltd., a specialist wine trading company, and Classics & Jazz to launch the "Blue Note Jazz & Enoteca Wine 6-Month Distribution" in October. This six-month distribution will deliver classic jazz CDs from Blue Note Records paired with wines selected to complement them once a month.
The "Blue Note Jazz & Enoteca Wine 6-Month Distribution" will deliver 12 classic albums carefully selected by Don Was, president of Blue Note Records, the jazz label that has captivated music fans around the world for 80 years, along with wine, once a month, to help you enjoy quality time at home.
The album covers a wide range of genres, from the 1960s, considered the "golden age" of jazz, to contemporary jazz, making it enjoyable for even beginners. Wine writer Kotaro Hayama pairs the music with wines to complement each piece. It covers a wide range of famous wine-producing regions around the world, including Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, and Amarone, all of which are well-known.
Each delivery also includes a booklet with commentary by Woz and Hayama, ensuring you can enjoy a rich experience with jazz and wine.
Additionally, to further deepen your jazz immersion, purchasers will receive a special bonus: one live video clip each month from a Universal Music-selected artist at Blue Note Tokyo. The first recording will be "Opera, Solo & Trio Vol. 1" by pianist Ai Kuwabara. Pre-orders will be accepted from August 17th to September 30th on the wine mail order site "Enoteca Online" (https://www.enoteca.co.jp/).
Don Was (President, Blue Note Label) Comment:
[Product Overview]
■Product Name: "Blue Note Jazz & Enoteca Wine 6-Month Distribution - Explore the World of Wine While Listening to Classic Jazz Recordings"
Receive a monthly delivery of a classic Blue Note jazz album and a paired Enoteca wine. Enjoy a rich experience created by the combination of fine jazz and wine.
■Application period: From Tuesday, August 17th to Thursday, September 30th, 2021 / Delivery will start from late October 2021
■How to apply: Through the wine mail order site "Enoteca Online" (https://www.enoteca.co.jp/)
■Price: 11,000 yen per delivery (tax and delivery included)
■Delivery period: 6 months (October 2021 to March 2022) / Number of deliveries: 6 deliveries in total
■Distribution site: https://www.enoteca.co.jp/item/detail/HMPJW0000001
[Jazz Selection & Commentary] Don Was (President of Blue Note) Bassist and producer. Also serves as president of Blue Note. As "Woz (Not Was)," he released many hits in the 1980s. He later became a producer and has been involved in numerous Grammy Award-winning works. He is one of America's leading artists.
[Wine Commentary] Hayama Kotaro (Wine Writer) A wine writer who loves Champagne and Burgundy. He writes columns for wine magazines such as "Vinothèque" and "Kami no Shizuku (Morning)." In 2010, he was awarded the title of Officer of the Order of Champagne. His main works include "Wine Connoisseur Quiz," "Wine Tips to Use Tonight" (both published by Kodansha), and "Wine Techniques for a Lifetime in 30 Minutes" (published by Poplar Publishing).
【Delivery Contents】
October 2021
Classic Masterpieces that Shine in Jazz History x Bordeaux & Chilean Cabernet
Along with this classic album, we have selected a Bordeaux, known as the global benchmark for wine. We will also deliver a set of Chilean Bordeaux blends to enjoy against the classics.
1. Something Else / Cannonball Adderley & Miles Davis Regular price 1,650 yen (tax included)
2. Mornin' / Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers Regular price 1,650 yen (tax included)
3. 2017 Chateau de Pez (Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France) Red, 750ml Regular price 7,700 yen (tax included)
4. 2016 Escudo Rojo Vintage Collection [Boxed]
/ Baron Philippe de Rothschild Maipo Chile (Chile) Red, 750ml Regular price 3,300 yen (tax included)
November 2021
Soothing Midnight Jazz x Italy's Famous Wine Regions
A selection of wines from Italy's famous wine regions, perfect for enjoying on a languid autumn evening. Enjoy sweet Amarone and gentle, elegant Barbaresco from Veneto and Piedmont.
1. Midnight Blue / Kenny Burrell Regular price 1,650 yen (tax included)
2. The Sidewinder / Lee Morgan Regular price 1,650 yen (tax included)
3. 2018 Corte Giara Amarone della Valpolicella La Gloretta / Allegrini (Veneto, Italy) Red, 750ml Regular price 5,500 yen (tax included)
4. 2017 Barbaresco / Prunotto (Piedmont, Italy) Red, 750ml Regular price 6,380 yen (tax included)
December 2021
Be captivated by mysterious sounds. Enchanting jazz and special Burgundy
We have a selection of special Christmas Burgundy wines to enjoy along with the enchanting and captivating sounds.
1. Page One / Joe Henderson Regular price 1,650 yen (tax included)
2. Speak No Evil / Wayne Shorter Regular price 1,650 yen (tax included)
3. 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes / Rossignol-Trapet (Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France) Red, 750ml Regular price 8,580 yen (tax included)
4. 2019 Chablis / Daniel Damps (Chablis, Burgundy, France) White, 750ml Regular price 3,850 yen (tax included)
January 2022
Essential when talking about jazz! Classic piano albums x sparkling wine to enjoy in the New Year
Two types of sparkling wine, Champagne and Premium Cava, to enjoy at your New Year's celebrations. Enjoy their mellow, energetic flavors along with two classic piano albums.
1. Maiden Voyage / Herbie Hancock Regular price 1,650 yen (tax included)
2. The Real McCoy / McCoy Tyner Regular price 1,650 yen (tax included)
3. N.V. Louis Roederer Collection 242 [with box] / Louis Roederer (Champagne, France) Sparkling white wine, 750ml Regular price 8,250 yen (tax included)
4. 2016 Project Quattro Cava Premium Reserva / Clos Mont Blanc (Spain) Sparkling white wine, 750ml Regular price 2,420 yen (tax included)
February 2022
A game-changer in music history! A jazz revolutionary x a New World master red wine
A carefully selected selection of red wines by New World masters, perfect for sipping in the winter. Their unique presence complements the lustrous and distinctive piano tones of Thelonious Monk and Robert Glasper.
1. Genius of Modern Music VOL.1 / Thelonious Monk Regular price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
2. Double Booked / Robert Glasper Regular price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
3. 2016 Otello / Dominus Estate (California, USA) Red, 750ml Regular price: 8,250 yen (tax included)
4. 2020 Varda / Bodega Chacra (Argentina) Red, 750ml Regular price: 4,290 yen (tax included)
March 2022
Dance music began here x Rosé and Riesling to enjoy in spring. A beautifully colored rosé wine perfect for spring, and a Riesling with a refreshing aroma. Enjoy these light and refreshing wines along with groove-filled dance music.
1. Black Bird / Donald Byrd Regular price 1,650 yen (tax included)
2. Blacks and Blues / Bobby Humphrey Regular price 1,650 yen (tax included)
3. 2020 Bay Otto Rosé / Domaine Otto★ (Provence, France) Rosé 750ml Regular price 3,300 yen (tax included)
4. 2016 Schlossberg Grosses Gewächs / Schloss Vollraz (Germany) White 750ml Regular price 8,250 yen (tax included)
*Due to circumstances, some vintages and products may be subject to change. Please note.
Official website: https://www.universal-music.co.jp/jazz/bluenote-wine/
Click here for company press release details
The "Blue Note Jazz & Enoteca Wine 6-Month Distribution" will deliver 12 classic albums carefully selected by Don Was, president of Blue Note Records, the jazz label that has captivated music fans around the world for 80 years, along with wine, once a month, to help you enjoy quality time at home.
The album covers a wide range of genres, from the 1960s, considered the "golden age" of jazz, to contemporary jazz, making it enjoyable for even beginners. Wine writer Kotaro Hayama pairs the music with wines to complement each piece. It covers a wide range of famous wine-producing regions around the world, including Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, and Amarone, all of which are well-known.
Each delivery also includes a booklet with commentary by Woz and Hayama, ensuring you can enjoy a rich experience with jazz and wine.
Additionally, to further deepen your jazz immersion, purchasers will receive a special bonus: one live video clip each month from a Universal Music-selected artist at Blue Note Tokyo. The first recording will be "Opera, Solo & Trio Vol. 1" by pianist Ai Kuwabara. Pre-orders will be accepted from August 17th to September 30th on the wine mail order site "Enoteca Online" (https://www.enoteca.co.jp/).
Don Was (President, Blue Note Label) Comment:
"The similarities between fine wine and great music run deep, and we've had a lot of fun creating this multi-sensory adventure with our friends at Enoteca. We believe fans of Blue Note jazz and exquisite wine will find it a satisfying, innovative experience."
[Product Overview]
■Product Name: "Blue Note Jazz & Enoteca Wine 6-Month Distribution - Explore the World of Wine While Listening to Classic Jazz Recordings"
Receive a monthly delivery of a classic Blue Note jazz album and a paired Enoteca wine. Enjoy a rich experience created by the combination of fine jazz and wine.
■Application period: From Tuesday, August 17th to Thursday, September 30th, 2021 / Delivery will start from late October 2021
■How to apply: Through the wine mail order site "Enoteca Online" (https://www.enoteca.co.jp/)
■Price: 11,000 yen per delivery (tax and delivery included)
■Delivery period: 6 months (October 2021 to March 2022) / Number of deliveries: 6 deliveries in total
■Distribution site: https://www.enoteca.co.jp/item/detail/HMPJW0000001
[Jazz Selection & Commentary] Don Was (President of Blue Note) Bassist and producer. Also serves as president of Blue Note. As "Woz (Not Was)," he released many hits in the 1980s. He later became a producer and has been involved in numerous Grammy Award-winning works. He is one of America's leading artists.
[Wine Commentary] Hayama Kotaro (Wine Writer) A wine writer who loves Champagne and Burgundy. He writes columns for wine magazines such as "Vinothèque" and "Kami no Shizuku (Morning)." In 2010, he was awarded the title of Officer of the Order of Champagne. His main works include "Wine Connoisseur Quiz," "Wine Tips to Use Tonight" (both published by Kodansha), and "Wine Techniques for a Lifetime in 30 Minutes" (published by Poplar Publishing).
【Delivery Contents】
October 2021
Classic Masterpieces that Shine in Jazz History x Bordeaux & Chilean Cabernet
Along with this classic album, we have selected a Bordeaux, known as the global benchmark for wine. We will also deliver a set of Chilean Bordeaux blends to enjoy against the classics.
1. Something Else / Cannonball Adderley & Miles Davis Regular price 1,650 yen (tax included)
2. Mornin' / Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers Regular price 1,650 yen (tax included)
3. 2017 Chateau de Pez (Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France) Red, 750ml Regular price 7,700 yen (tax included)
4. 2016 Escudo Rojo Vintage Collection [Boxed]
/ Baron Philippe de Rothschild Maipo Chile (Chile) Red, 750ml Regular price 3,300 yen (tax included)
November 2021
Soothing Midnight Jazz x Italy's Famous Wine Regions
A selection of wines from Italy's famous wine regions, perfect for enjoying on a languid autumn evening. Enjoy sweet Amarone and gentle, elegant Barbaresco from Veneto and Piedmont.
1. Midnight Blue / Kenny Burrell Regular price 1,650 yen (tax included)
2. The Sidewinder / Lee Morgan Regular price 1,650 yen (tax included)
3. 2018 Corte Giara Amarone della Valpolicella La Gloretta / Allegrini (Veneto, Italy) Red, 750ml Regular price 5,500 yen (tax included)
4. 2017 Barbaresco / Prunotto (Piedmont, Italy) Red, 750ml Regular price 6,380 yen (tax included)
December 2021
Be captivated by mysterious sounds. Enchanting jazz and special Burgundy
We have a selection of special Christmas Burgundy wines to enjoy along with the enchanting and captivating sounds.
1. Page One / Joe Henderson Regular price 1,650 yen (tax included)
2. Speak No Evil / Wayne Shorter Regular price 1,650 yen (tax included)
3. 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes / Rossignol-Trapet (Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France) Red, 750ml Regular price 8,580 yen (tax included)
4. 2019 Chablis / Daniel Damps (Chablis, Burgundy, France) White, 750ml Regular price 3,850 yen (tax included)
January 2022
Essential when talking about jazz! Classic piano albums x sparkling wine to enjoy in the New Year
Two types of sparkling wine, Champagne and Premium Cava, to enjoy at your New Year's celebrations. Enjoy their mellow, energetic flavors along with two classic piano albums.
1. Maiden Voyage / Herbie Hancock Regular price 1,650 yen (tax included)
2. The Real McCoy / McCoy Tyner Regular price 1,650 yen (tax included)
3. N.V. Louis Roederer Collection 242 [with box] / Louis Roederer (Champagne, France) Sparkling white wine, 750ml Regular price 8,250 yen (tax included)
4. 2016 Project Quattro Cava Premium Reserva / Clos Mont Blanc (Spain) Sparkling white wine, 750ml Regular price 2,420 yen (tax included)
February 2022
A game-changer in music history! A jazz revolutionary x a New World master red wine
A carefully selected selection of red wines by New World masters, perfect for sipping in the winter. Their unique presence complements the lustrous and distinctive piano tones of Thelonious Monk and Robert Glasper.
1. Genius of Modern Music VOL.1 / Thelonious Monk Regular price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
2. Double Booked / Robert Glasper Regular price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
3. 2016 Otello / Dominus Estate (California, USA) Red, 750ml Regular price: 8,250 yen (tax included)
4. 2020 Varda / Bodega Chacra (Argentina) Red, 750ml Regular price: 4,290 yen (tax included)
March 2022
Dance music began here x Rosé and Riesling to enjoy in spring. A beautifully colored rosé wine perfect for spring, and a Riesling with a refreshing aroma. Enjoy these light and refreshing wines along with groove-filled dance music.
1. Black Bird / Donald Byrd Regular price 1,650 yen (tax included)
2. Blacks and Blues / Bobby Humphrey Regular price 1,650 yen (tax included)
3. 2020 Bay Otto Rosé / Domaine Otto★ (Provence, France) Rosé 750ml Regular price 3,300 yen (tax included)
4. 2016 Schlossberg Grosses Gewächs / Schloss Vollraz (Germany) White 750ml Regular price 8,250 yen (tax included)
*Due to circumstances, some vintages and products may be subject to change. Please note.
Official website: https://www.universal-music.co.jp/jazz/bluenote-wine/
Click here for company press release details
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