Jazz, blues and world music related links :: record labels
Alligator Records
1201 Music Independent label offering CDs of Contemporary, Classic, and New Age Jazz. News, artist and CD listing, MP3 downloads, and shop.
About Time Records Independent producers of Jazz records and Compact disks. Artists include Henry Threadgill, Ronald Shannon Jackson, Jerome Cooper, and Joe Morris. Website features catalog and how to order.
Accurate Records Jazz indie in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. Artists include Medeski, Martin and Wood, and Jazz Mandolin Project. Discography, sound samples, ordering information.
Acoustic Records Norwegian label offering CDs, photos, reviews, and profiles of Scandinavian artists whose recordings are available for sale.
Alanna Audio Recollections Features Jazz, Big Bands, and others.
Alf Records Independent Belgian label, specializing in Boogie and Jazz. Information about artists, and online ordering.
Amayana German label run by former agent Heinz Ulm. News, information on represented artists, and contact information.
Amulet Records Billy Martin of the band Medeski Martin & Wood has a new record label. The music is experimental in nature by self-taught instrumentalists who are unique composers, focusing on percussion music.
Apio Music Venezuela-based label with a roster of artists from Latin America. Company profile, catalog, and contact information.
Apple on the Moon Independent label for creative improvised accoustic music. Artists include Dave Liebman, pianist Marc van Roon and Joshua Samson.
Apria Records US label featuring jazz, R&B, smooth jazz and latin artists.
Arabesque Recordings A New York City-based label home to several Jazz artists such as Jane Ira Bloom, and the saxophonist Charles McPherson.
Arbors Records Home of Contemporary Classic Jazz and Swing.
Archive Productions Period ragtime recordings reissued on CD; books; produced by David Jasen.
Arkadia Records New York City, USA label and distributor. Home of Joanne Brackeen, Benny Golson, Dave Liebman, and Billy Taylor. Information about artists, news, and online ordering.
Auand Records Italian independent label. Artists, news, catalogs, and contact information.
Ayler Records Swedish label specializing in modern improvisational Jazz, featuring Noah Howard, Peter Bro"tzmann, and John Stevens. Includes artist biographies, reviews, and online ordering.
Babel Label A label for Jazz and creative music from London, United Kingdom, including Billy Jenkins, Christine Tobin, Huw Warren, Phil Robson
Beegum Records Offers acoustic chamber-pot Jazz by Matthew Brubeck (cello) and David Widelock (guitar). Artists biographies, online CD store, links, and contact information.
Big Tone Records Based in Berlin, Germany. Catalog, samples, and order information.
Black Hat Records Acoustic modern Jazz label from the San Francisco Bay Area, USA. CD information, audio samples, MP3s, reviews, and press kit.
Black Jazz Records Jazz on compact disc. Artist biographies, discographies, and merchandise.
Blacksaint.com Production and export of Jazz , Improvised, and Avant Garde music. New releases, catalogs, distributors, and press reviews.
Blue Note Europe Features catalog, tours dates, links to artists' pages.
Blue Note Records American label releasing Jazz artists since the 1950s. Features news, information, specials, and links.
Boosweet Records Boosweet Records is an independent record label/distributor based in Los Angeles, Ca. It is the home recording home of award winning guitarist/producer Vernon Neilly.
Bright New Day Records Focused on Jazz interpretations and arrangements covering a wide spectrum of music. Catalog and company profile.
Bygone Records Specializes in studio recordings of unknown works by Rodgers and Hart and other 20th Century American songwriters.
CTA Records Located in Bronx. Dedicated to promoting music by New York- based artists. Artist and contact information.
Capitol Records
Carpet Cat Records Home of the Ron Kobayashi Trio as well as many other Southern California Jazz artists.
Challenge Record Services A label founded in 1994, and located in The Netherlands. Specializes in past and contemporary music, including the representation of Dutch artists. Has two sub-labels: A Records and Retrieval.
Challenge Records International BV Challenge Records is an independent record label, specialized in jazz and classical music. Challenge does not restrict itself to the traditional jazz, but is always searching for original music of high quality.
Chiaroscuro Records Producing mainstream Jazz recordings. Features catalog, CD gallery, and contact information.
Concord Records, Inc. Located in California, USA. New releases, news, history, tour dates, artist search, special markets, postcards, and contact information.
Consilience Productions Consilience Productions is first and foremost a music label and production company devoted to the creation of interesting and soulful music, both in recordings and performances.
Cornerstone Records An artist-run independent label based in Canada. Catalogue, artists, ordering and contact information.
Criss Cross Jazz Fully indexed catalog of CD albums issued on the label.
Document Records
Dodicilune Records An Italian independent label that features a view on Jazz World and Contemporary.
Domo Records new age, world music, smooth jazz
Double Time Jazz Jazz recordings on compact disc. Online catalog offers thousands of titles, including imports and hard-to-find recordings.
Double Time Records Offers a listing of artists and recordings, with detailed descriptions and audio clips, CD ordering, and a newsletter.
Downtown Records Independent Swiss label specializing in traditional and piano Jazz.
DpzJazz An independent label in Texas, USA featuring pianist Dave Zoller and vocalist Genie Grant. Artist and ordering information.
ECM Records Independent European label home to Keith Jarrett, Jan Garbarek, and Ralph Towner. Catalogue, online shopping, tours, and news.
EYE RECORDS - DON SCHOTT -BASS is the PLACE REMOTE AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDING ON LOCATION Specializing in concert recording in ANY music field but preferring Jazz, Blues, Classical and World musics. Run a small label EYE since 1979 - - recital halls, clubs, shed and arenas 513 661 6427
Editio Princeps Brazilian label for Jazz, Jazz-rock and Progressive CDsCada Dia, Percusso
Effendi Records Canadian label. Biografies of artists, catalogue, press releases, and contact information.
Elon Improvibes Features Jazz music, past and present.
Emanem Records
Enja Records
Fantasy, Inc. Site holds the catalogs of Fantasy, Prestige, Galaxy, Milestone, Riverside, Debut, Contemporary, Jazzland, and Pablo all released through the OJC - Original Jazz Classics series.
Fiasko Records An independent record label founded by Finnish musicians. Includes bands and artists listing, catalogue, and shop.
Four Leaf Clover Records Swedish Jazz label in business for 25 years. Recordings from European, and American Jazz musicians.
Free Music Production An edition of improvised music
Free Music Production An edition of improvised music
Fresh Sound Records A label for classic Jazz reissues and new recordings on the new talent series. The site also includes links to Tumbao Cuban Classics, Caney, RCA Classics, Blue Moon, Palladium and other labels under Blue Moon.
GM Recordings Catalog includes genres from Ragtime to Avant Garde, and Classical music. Artists, new releases, and sales information.
GemTone Records Releases Jazz and Blues artists from Southern California, including Edmund Velasco, George Matoian, Ken Schoppmeyer and Len Rainey. Audio, video, pictures, biographies, and gig calendars.
Giglaeoplexis Focuses on Electric Fusion Jazz. Artists include LiveArt, and Muchehatminteyfresh.
Global View Records Features Jazz/World-fusion group Clayton Englar and Equinox, and Windmill Saxophone Quartet. RealAudio samples, reviews, and links.
Go Jazz Featuring label history, artist information, contact, and online store.
Hallway Records Independent label featuring artists like the Chicago Jazz Ensemble, Ensemble 9, and Nick Bisesi.
Hao Records Releasing the music of five Jazz musicians from Japan. Albums, orders, news, and general information.
Heart Music Independent Jazz label, specializing in instrument virtuosity. News, artists listing, and ordering.
Heat Records Los Angeles, USA-based contemporary Jazz label.Includes artists' biographies, catalogue, online shopping, audio samples, and news.
HeavenHotel Musicians and visual artists from Antwerp, Belgium. Includes recording artists Kiss My Jazz, Goreslut, Rudy Trouve, Sue Daniels, and Lionel Horrowitz Combo. Audio, news.
Hi-Di Music Bebop and mainstream Norwegian label with online shopping, MP3 samples, artist information, reviews, tour dates, concert guide, and links.
Higher Octave
Hot Dog Records Specializes in electronic distribution of its artists. Releases DJ Herbert Hoover, and Haight Free Radio. Music types include Jazz and Jazztronica music.
I-I-I Records Promoting Jazz and Avant-Garde music. Artist and order information.
Igloo Records Releases European Jazz from artists that include Nathalie Loriers, Steve Houben and Alexi Tuomarila.
Invisible Music Independent Jazz record label featuring the works of Northern New England, USA artists. Sound clips, biographies, reviews and secure online ordering.
J Curve Records Featuring artists such as Scotty Anderson Kenny Pool, Randy Johnston and other guitarists. Company profile, contact information, online orders.
JSL Records Compositions and recordings by Judi Silvano, and Joe Lovano.
Jazzpoint Label for jazz, world and classic
Jazzpoint records Label for jazz, world and classic
Juniper Records Alternative Jazz record label, run by musicians based in New York City, USA. RealAudio clips, upcoming gigs, and CDs for sale.
Justin Time Records Canada's world renowned independent Jazz label.
Knitting Factory Records
LJ Records Focuses on Modern and Fusion Jazz music from Sweden.
LadyBird Productions Swedish Jazz label, website in English and Swedish.
Level Green Publishes Jazz and Avant-Garde CDs. Artists include Ted Curson, Tim Berne, Hank Roberts, Chris Jarrett and others.
LifeForcejazz A nonprofit artist collective and record label, featuring Jazz giants and unsung Jazz heroes, who are deserving of wider recognition.
Lunartone Records Produces instumental music from new Jazz stars. Features Alison Keslow, Dino Gavoni, Dave Limina, and Peter Wiernik.
Ma Recordings Recordings in natural acoustic spaces of noted performers.
Mainstem Productions Jazz recordings generally from the mainstream of the music. Catalogue features musicians worldwide but specializes in the presentation of British talent on CD and live.
ManKind Records Ron Brown and the Urban Jazz Network featuring Kirk Whalum, Jonathan Butler. Smooth, Funky, Gospel flavored Jazz.
Moo Records Southern California label featuring Jazz artists Otmaro Ruiz, Hideaki Tokunaga, Bruce Saunders, and others.
Mosaic Records Specializing in limited edition jazz collections.
Music And Arts An Independent Classical and Jazz Label
Native Language Music Smooth jazz and new age independent record company with online store offering CDs and MP3 files. Signed artists include Steve Oliver, Juan Carlos Quintero, Jeff Kashiwa and Jennifer York.
Neoga Records The official website of Neoga Records, Inc., the Joe Parillo Ensemble, and the Joe Parillo Trio
Nimbuswest A label specializing in American and European Jazz. Horace Tapscott, Curtis Clarke, Earnst Reijseger, Roberto Miranda and Sean Bergan are just a few of the featured artists.
Nonesuch Official label's website
OmniTone Focuses on younger, non-mainstream Jazz musicians. Artists and CDs, press reviews, and store.
OriginArts Records Seattle, USA-based Jazz label focused on the promotion of Northwest musicians and their music.
Past Perfect Jazz, Big band and Swing era nostalgia and music digitally remastered as CDs - featuring Glen Miller, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, and Billy Holliday amongst others.
Pata Music
Pi Recordings Independent label mainly dedicated to the work of Henry Threadgill. Site includes catalog, samples, and ordering information.
Piadrum Records A Jazz label located in New Jersey, USA. Website provides music samples, project information for resident artists, and on-line CD ordering.
Playscape Recordings Label conceived andmananged by guitarist and composer Michael Musillami. Artists include Thomas Chapin, Mario Pavone, and Marty Erlich. Site includes Real Audio/MP3 soundclips and online purchasing.
Pocket Jazz Records Label based in Newbury Park, California, USA. Features Jazz Trespassers, Heidi Lyn, and Pocket Rocket. Company information, release and promotional catalogue, and links.
Quetzal Records Belgian Jazz label featuring Toots Thielemans, Bruno Castellucci, Jean Pierre Catoul, Charles Loos, John Taylor, and Carnet d'Emeraude.
Recycled Notes A small CD label and publishing company run by Don Payne, a veteran jazz bassist, bass guitarist,composer,with a 45 year career loaded with credits. Located in Florida, USA.
Rhino Records
Ropeadope Records Features: Dj Logic, Philadelphia Experiment,The Word,John Medeski, North Mississippi All-stars, Robert Randolph, Bullfrog, Kid Koala, Sexmob, Karl Denson, and NYC Fusion Jazz. Information about shows, CD's, dowloads and MP3s.
Rounder Records Group
Satellites Records New York, USA-based contemporary Jazz label and artist/owner Ryo Kawasaki's multimedia home page. Including Ryo, Kimiko Itoh, and the late Richard Tee.
Seeley Music Productions A label featuring Bill Chase and Bud Brisbois.
SenFul Records Focused on urban Jazz. Information relating to our company, artists, recordings and performance schedules.
Songlines Recordings Specializing in cutting-edge Jazz (with new music/world music influences) from New York, USA's downtown scene and other centres of creative music.
Sony Music
Soundies Chicago, USA-based label with a range of archive recordings from the golden age of American entertainment.
Southern Jazz
Splash Point Records A brand new, UK-based label run by and for professional musicians.
Stomp Off Records Ragtime and novelty recordings. Online ordering.
Swing Cat Enterprises Offering a catalog of old Swing Jazz, Mexican music, and old time fiddle Breakdowns. Order and contacting information.
Symbol Records An independent label featuring new United Kingdom Jazz recordings
Tantara Productions Specializes in the Progressive Big Bband music of Stan Kenton.
Telarc
Tentoten Records UK based independent jazz label featuring recordings by Clark and Stan Tracey and others. CDs and vinyls available online.
Timeless Records Features an extensive catalog of early and traditional Jazz on compact disc. In addition to its own label, the site offers selections from the Jazz Oracle label. Both labels are known for their meticulous restorations
Twinz Records Label and recording studio dedicated to showcasing New York, USA metro area musicians in collaboration with established artists. Featured artists, and ordering information.
Unica Records Studio Unica Records Studio r&b, jazz, blues, acid jazz, rap music.. mp3 demo and projects
Utopia Records Our passion for innovative and original music is the foundation for Utopia Records. We are deeply focused and committed to bringing you expressive Artists without compromising creativity.
Vampisoul Records R&B, acid jazz, funk, soul, Boogaloo, Latin, Exotica, Lounge, Space Age
Verve Music Group Label site includes a timeline and soundclips from his recordings for Decca and Verve.
Vintage Music Productions Early Jazz and Dance music from the 1920s to the 1940s, digitally restored to compact disc. Many rare and hard-to-find artists.
Vintage Recordings Ragtime, jazz, vaudeville, Roaring '20s recordings reissued on CD and cassette. Online catalog and sound samples.
Viridiana Productions Record label offering early American works and original ragtime compositions by pianists such as Scott Kirby and Frank French, as well as a genre called Terra Verde. Links to online purchasing, artist photos and profiles.
WATT XtraWATT Devoted to composer/musician Carla Bley's record company which is comprised of two labels called WATT and XtraWATT. Steve Swallow and Karen Mantler are both featured at this location.
Warner Music UK Jazz Features new releases, reissues, tour dates, and online music store.
WorldView Music World-beat Jazz record label. Albums feature Warm Coastal Jazz, African persussion, Acoustic guitar, and World-beat Blues.
reSteamed Site exclusively offering current releases, downloads, vinyls etc of Stan Tracey.
san francisco recording studios My Sonic Temple is a ProTools recording studio in San Francisco, CA. Engineering, mixing, production, and tracking at an affordable price.
City Canyons Records City Canyons Records is an independent record label featuring international talent in such genres as rock, pop, blues and R&B, among others.
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