About Sweet Jazz

Sweet Jazz Recordings is dedicated to supporting the growth and perpetuation of America's original classic art form - Jazz.  The recording company is committed to expanding the audience and visibility of jazz throughout the world.  Through published and unpublished compositions, Sweet Jazz Recordings will work to improve the lifeblood of the jazz recording world by supporting, nurturing and collaboratively working with its recording artists by providing a power base.

 

We will work to improve the artist and recording company relationship.  Sweet Jazz seeks to record both the ever-growing jazz repertoire of published and unpublished compositions as well as the improvised recorded music of jazz musicians.

 

Sweet Jazz Recordings goal is to provide music, ideas, design, motivation and support to aspiring jazz musicians, composers, students and all those interested in preserving quality jazz sound.


Further, our goal is to have everyone with whom we do business feel as if they have received far more than they have given.

CD Releases

Hot Jazz Revival imageHot Jazz Revival Tuesday, December 11

By Bob Masteller and Martin Lesch - Songs include: "A Closer Walk With Thee", "Swing That Music", "Black and Blue", "It Had To Be You", "Bourbon Street Parade" and many more!

Participating Artists: Martin Lesch, Bob Masteller

The Bob Masteller Multi-Jazz Quintet "Jazz for all Ages" imageThe Bob Masteller Multi-Jazz Quintet "Jazz for all Ages" Friday, December 7

Spanning the globe to offer you jazz from different eras, including Jobim, Mercer and more! The band includes Martin Lesch, Clarence Williams, Arnell Byrd and Chris Russell. Some songs are "Bye Bye Blues", "Masquerade", "Lulu's Back In Town", and more . . .

Participating Artists: Arnell Byrd, Martin Lesch, Bob Masteller, Chris Russell, Clarence Williams

The Noel Freidline Quintet "Live at The Jazz Corner" imageThe Noel Freidline Quintet "Live at The Jazz Corner" Saturday, September 1

The Jazz Corner's signature band records their latest venture, LIVE at the club! An unbelievable recording of an unbelievable band! Songs include "Unchained Melody", "Route 66", "Mercy Mercy Mercy", "Rio De Janeiro Blue" and more . . .

Participating Artists: Renée Ebalaroza, Noel Freidline, Jakubu Griffin, Tom Hildreth, Juan Rollan

DEAS GUYZ "encore" imageDEAS GUYZ "encore" Wednesday, August 1

Their second album, recorded live at The Jazz Corner, has a different sound than the first album, and still includes all their great hits and medleys.

Participating Artists: Kenny Alexander, Mike Allen, Frank Baron, Sabur Bismillah, Corey Burgess, Arnell Byrd, Reggie Deas, Larry Duff, Bob Masteller

DEAS GUYZ "Live at The Jazz Corner" imageDEAS GUYZ "Live at The Jazz Corner" Tuesday, August 1

Their first album, recorded in 2005, all the great hits the band is famous for! Including "Fly Me To The Moon", "Georgia", Rainy Night In Georgia", "What A Wonderful World" and more . . .

Participating Artists: Mike Allen, Doug Allen, Andre Barton, Sabur Bismillah, Ivan Bridgewater, Corey Burgess, Reggie Deas, Bob Masteller



Record With Us

Recording with Sweet Jazz is a very satisfying experience.  We pride ourselves in being sensitive to various group and individual recording needs and, most importantly, our approach is very novel and artist friendly.

 

We offer a three-tiered program for recording, which takes place at the club, and can be a combo of daytime studio and nighttime “live” setting.

 

The “Demo” CD

(5 or less tunes or up to 20 minutes)

This package is perfect for the novice in the recording arena or one who wants to simply put their music "out there". It is a great option for new artists and/or students who need to submit a CD for auditions, school entry or contests. Also a great way to "immortalize" family songs, religious ceremonies, class projects, or group ventures.

 

Includes:

·        Six hours in studio

·        Sound check, set up, rehearsal and recording

·        House instruments: piano, drums, vibes, amps, music stands

·        Recording engineer

·        1 copy of your recorded music on CD

·        $1200 (photography, mixing, mastering, licensing, CD design and replication not included, but available)

Payment schedule can be arranged with a 50% deposit and weekly payments.

 

The “Debut” CD

(10 or less tunes or up to 45 minutes)

This package results with a full content CD. It is perfect for songwriters debuting new material, established artists and bands, and multi-cultural presentations.

 

Includes:

·        Twelve hours over a two day period in studio

·        Sound check, set up, rehearsal and recording

·        House instruments: piano, drums, vibes, amps, music stands

·        Recording engineer

·        1 copy of your recorded music on CD

·        $2250 (photography, mixing, mastering, licensing, CD design and replication not included, but available)

Payment schedule can be arranged with a 50% deposit and weekly payments

 

The “Live” CD

(15 or less tunes or up to 85 minutes)

This is a live recording under the Sweet Jazz label, as part of a contracted performance with The Jazz Corner, and includes mixing, mastering, replication, licensing and CD design. CD will be available for purchase on The Jazz Corner web site and may be available within our distribution channels.

 

Includes:

·        Twelve hours over a two day period in studio

·        Live recording during scheduled performances

·        Sound check, set up, rehearsal and recording

·        House instruments: piano, drums, vibes, amps, music stands

·        Recording engineer

·        Professional photographer

·        Mixing and mastering, tune selection

·        Licensing and replication

·        $6000.00 (marketing and distribution not included, but available)

Flexible payments can be arranged with a 50% deposit

 

Record With Us

Artists

Current artists include Reggie Deas, Lavon Stevens, Louise Spencer, Bob Masteller, Allan Vache, Terry Blaine, Mark Shane, Ali Ryerson, Bobby Ryder, Hotlanta!, Noel Freidline and currently in production, Scott Giddens to the Jimmy Smith and the B3 Hammond Organ.

For a full list of all participating artists, click below!

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