Blue Note Records: From Berlin to New York

In September 2022, Beinghunted. joined forces with Blue Note Records and Highsnobiety to host a truly memorable night at the Beinghunted. gallery.

As part of Highsnobiety’s recurring Berlin, Berlin series, Beinghunted. hosted a one-day exhibition on the history of the iconic jazz label, followed by a life performance of Blue Note’s own Immanuel Wilkins. The project was created to shed light on the often-forgotten connection between Blue Note’s impact in New York City and the label’s roots in Berlin.

The short-lived exhibition featured never-seen footage from Blue Note’s famous studio sessions. The sessions took place from the 1940s to 1960s and were famously captured by Blue Note founder Francis Wolf, highlighting artists like John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Hank Mobley, and Thelonious Monk.

A selected group of people were given the unique chance to experience both the exhibition and the live performance. The intimate setting of the Beinghunted. galley, mixed with the incredible talent of Immanuel Wilkins and his quartet, made the evening truly special for everyone involved.