Seltzer Upped To GM Of Blue Note

• Justin Seltzer has been promoted to the newly-created position of General Manager of Blue Note Records, music’s premiere jazz label since 1939. Seltzer, who is based at the iconic Capitol Tower in Hollywood, is charged with managing the day-to-day operations of Blue Note, under the auspices of Blue Note President Don Was, executing the label’s business strategy and playing an instrumental role in artist signings, creating and executing marketing campaigns for label artists and projects, and directing commercial aspects of Blue Note releases in the U.S. and around the world.

Don Was commented, “Justin is a passionate advocate for jazz and is innovative in his approach to expanding the jazz audience in our ever-evolving industry. He has done a tremendous job over the past six years, and this Is a well-deserved promotion.”

Seltzer most recently served as Vice President of Blue Note, having joined the company in 2014 as a Director to work in A&R, marketing and general label operations. During that time he has played an integral role in successful campaigns for Blue Note artists Wayne Shorter, Robert Glasper, Trombone Shorty, Gregory Porter, Kandace Springs and many others, as well as the development and launch of Blue Note Review, a limited-edition subscription box set. He’s also leading the development of and strategy behind Blue Note’s eCommerce store.

Commenting on his newly enhanced position, Seltzer said, “It’s one of the greatest honors of my life to help carry the torch at such an iconic label like Blue Note Records. I look forward to continuing to build on Blue Note’s 80-year legacy with my mentor and our leader, Don Was. I want to thank Don for his incredible vision, creativity and inclusiveness, as well as the whole Blue Note family; I’m constantly inspired by them and love being a part of this team. I would also like to thank Steve Barnett, Michelle Jubelirer and Geoff Harris for their incredible support and confidence in me.”