Los Angeles Times

Can Blue Note become the new hot spot for L.A. jazz?

Danny Bensusan opened the Blue Note in Greenwich Village in 1981 and helped it quickly became home to some of the biggest names in jazz. Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughan, Oscar Peterson and Lionel ...
Billboard

Six Months In, How Blue Note Los Angeles Is Becoming a ‘Sanctuary for Artists’ Under the Influence of Jazz

Kicking off 2026 with shows featuring Jon Batiste, Nick Jonas, Wyclef Jean and Sienna Spiro, the upcoming lineup includes Lizzo and Durand Bernarr. By Gail Mitchell Since opening its doors six months ...
Forbes

Q&A: Behind The Blue Note Brand And Rich Legacy Of Great Jazz

After his father, Danny Bensusan founded the first Blue Note club in 1981, Blue Note President Steven Bensusan grew up in the world of jazz legends, from Chick Corea to McCoyTyner. So even as the ...