# Event Details - **Event Name**: IN THE LISTENING ROOM - SERIES 04 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: An evening with Blue Note Records: the most influential body of recorded jazz in history.About this EventIn the Listening Room — Series 04An Evening with Blue Note RecordsThe Most Influential Body of Recorded Jazz in HistoryThu. Aug 20th | 6:30–8pm$35 per personCocktail on arrivalAn evening dedicated to the art of listening.This month, In the Listening Room turns to Blue Note Records — the legendary New York label that helped give modern jazz its shape, sound, and unmistakable swagger.Blue Note Records was started in New York in 1939 by two men: Alfred Lion, a thirty-year-old émigré from Berlin who had never made a record in his life, and Max Margulis, a writer who put up the money. They named it after the blue note — the bent, flattened pitch that sits in the crack between two notes of the scale used in jazz and the blues.Lion had one rule: the music set the terms, not the format. When the industry stuck to ten-inch discs, Lion pressed twelve, because the players "need more room to stretch out."Founded on a manifesto promising "uncompromising expressions of hot jazz" without "sensational and commercial adornments," Blue Note became the label that gave hard bop its shape and its swagger. Alfred Lion in the control room, Francis Wolff behind the camera, Reid Miles setting the type, and Rudy Van Gelder engineering the sound in a room built like a chapel in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Blues, gospel, and bebop pushed together until they became something harder and hotter — then pushed further into modal, the avant-garde, and the funk.A label whose covers you can spot instantly, and whose records you can recognise in four bars. A catalogue so deep that Blue Note is still releasing music from it that nobody has ever heard.The peak has a name and a date range. The golden decade runs from roughly 1957 to 1967 — a little over three hundred albums in ten years, ending the year Alfred Lion retired. Almost every jazz record you already love came out of it.Zach and Dallas will take you through their favourite tunes from the golden decade of Blue Note Records — an evening of vinyl, a little talking, and most of all, a lot of heat.WHAT TO EXPECT:? A guided listening session hosted by Dallas & Zach? Favourite selections from Blue Note’s golden decade? Stories, context, and conversation throughout the evening? A closer look at the sound, artwork, and people who shaped the label? Music presented on Bar Selecta’s listening room sound system? Welcome drink includedDETAILS:Listening session runs 6:30–8:00pmLimited capacitySeated, focused, and intentionalFor those who love music — For relaxing times.Presented by..DallasWith over three decades behind the decks, Dallas began in rave and bass music before evolving into a deeply considered approach to sound. Today, his selections move through jazz, ambient, electronica, and low-key beats, guided by mood, space, and flow. Known for creating intimate listening environments, Dallas invites audiences to slow down, tune in, and connect — always digging for new records and sharing discoveries with quiet curiosity.Zach PowellOwner of Oh! Jean Records, Zach is a lifelong collector with 30 years spent chasing records across underground hip-hop, punk, drum & bass, house, and NZ music. His passion now centres on Japanese jazz, with regular trips to Japan each year to source rare finds and deepen his knowledge. A true digger and cultural custodian, Zach is always ready to talk vinyl, history, and the joy of discovery.ABOUT BLUE NOTE RECORDSFounded in New York in 1939, Blue Note Records is one of the most influential labels in jazz history. Known for its uncompromising approach to music, iconic album artwork, and unmistakable sound, the label helped shape hard bop by bringing together the energy of bebop with blues, gospel, and soul. Its catalogue remains a defining record of modern jazz.Bar Selecta Hawthorn.Bar Selecta is an intimate vinyl listening bar tucked behind Glenferrie Road in Hawthorn. Inspired by Japanese kissaten culture, it’s a space where music, cocktails and atmosphere move as one—with audiophile sound, curated vinyl sets and a focus on slow, intentional hospitality.Expect refined drinks, deep cuts and familiar favourites, all designed for relaxing times with good friends.Bar Selecta. Open Wed-Sun, 4:30pm till late.IG : @barselecta.auRear 717 Glenferrie Rd. Hawthorn 3122. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hawthorn/in-the-listening-room-series-04/100001996333098036 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, literary-art, dance, raves - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 38.37, max: 38.37, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Hawthorn - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Bar Selecta Hawthorn - **lat**: -37.8192153 - **long**: 145.0355399 - **full address**: Bar Selecta Hawthorn, 717 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: IN THE LISTENING ROOM - SERIES 04 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/084669cfe929b975d2f840373f4e50f6ef14d3f89bcaf1d7567a624f5d65c4ee-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786250380 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is IN THE LISTENING ROOM - SERIES 04 being held? - **A:** IN THE LISTENING ROOM - SERIES 04 takes place on Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Bar Selecta Hawthorn, 717 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing IN THE LISTENING ROOM - SERIES 04? - **A:** IN THE LISTENING ROOM - SERIES 04 is organized by Bar Selecta. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** IN THE LISTENING ROOM - SERIES 04 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hawthorn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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