I’m wanting to find out more about the history of the Recording Labels that all our favorite artists recorded under, from the beginning of Jazz recordings right up to date.
What companies were bought over, and who by? What companies went bust? Information about the UK labels that John Hammond used?
Thanks
Brian
Recording Labels History
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Look up information on the Commodore label. The liner notes for the boxed set "The Commodore Story" are pretty awesome.
In short it was a record store that began recording jazz artists because it noticed that there weren't really any records by BLACK jazz artists being sold anywhere. Strangely enough, there was a HUGE DEMAND for it.
In short it was a record store that began recording jazz artists because it noticed that there weren't really any records by BLACK jazz artists being sold anywhere. Strangely enough, there was a HUGE DEMAND for it.
I remember seeing A-Z of Record Labels last time I was at the book store but unfortunately I didn't leaf through it to offer an opinion.
Probably the best way is through listening to these sets and reading the liner notes.
Verve Story, 4CD + notes, $10 used on Amazon
Columbia Records, 2CD + extensive notes (I've read them, they're great), $5 used on Amazon
Savoy Records, 4CD + notes, $30
Commodore Records, 2CD + notes, $10 used
Has RCA-Victor or Decca done one of these?
Verve Story, 4CD + notes, $10 used on Amazon
Columbia Records, 2CD + extensive notes (I've read them, they're great), $5 used on Amazon
Savoy Records, 4CD + notes, $30
Commodore Records, 2CD + notes, $10 used
Has RCA-Victor or Decca done one of these?