Blue Bottle Coffee Releases 'Notes in Repose' Jazz Compilation with Makaya McCraven, Jeff Parker
Blue Bottle Coffee launched its first-ever compilation album called 'Notes in Repose' on September 29, with a follow-up announcement on October 1. The album features a blend of ambient sounds from their cafés and modern jazz. Some of the talented artists involved are Makaya McCraven, Jeff Parker, Angel Bat Dawid, Gary Bartz with Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad, plus the Kyoto Jazz Sextet. The revised announcement highlights eleven tracks recorded across nine cities in Blue Bottle's North American and Asian cafés. Starting October 6, 2026, a limited edition of 1,500 vinyl copies will be sold online. To honor John Coltrane's 100th birthday, DJ-led listening events will take place at The Walker in New York on October 9 and in Beverly Grove, Los Angeles on October 10. For the latest details, check the official program and café listings before going.
Key facts
- Blue Bottle Coffee announced its first compilation album, 'Notes in Repose,' on September 29.
- A corrected announcement was issued on October 1.
- The album features Makaya McCraven, Jeff Parker, Angel Bat Dawid, Gary Bartz with Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and the Kyoto Jazz Sextet.
- The corrected announcement lists eleven compositions representing nine cities across North American and Asian café markets.
- The vinyl edition is limited to 1,500 copies.
- Online availability is scheduled from October 6, 2026.
- DJ-hosted hi-fi listening events are planned at The Walker in New York on October 9, 6pm–8pm, and Beverly Grove in Los Angeles on October 10, 10am–noon.
- The events are part of Blue Bottle's Month of Jazz programme, marking John Coltrane's centennial.
Entities
Artists
- Makaya McCraven
- Jeff Parker
- Angel Bat Dawid
- Gary Bartz
- Adrian Younge
- Ali Shaheed Muhammad
- John Coltrane
Institutions
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Kyoto Jazz Sextet
- The Walker
- Beverly Grove
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Los Angeles
- Kyoto
- Japan