A recording label group that believes in the transformative power of music toward the collective positive. May light, love, wisdom always be strong.

Latest releases & welcome news:

James Brandon Lewis / Red Lily Quintet – For Mahalia, With Love

James Brandon Lewis & his Red Lily Quintet return with this majestic new album. A gorgeous, glorious & endlessly inventive 21st century jazz evocation of gospel icon Mahalia Jackson's mighty essence. We are very proud to present this great work.
2LP & Deluxe 2CD

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Mendoza Hoff Revels – Echolocation

The astonishing debut from Mendoza Hoff Revels, an electric & formidable new unit led by Ava Mendoza (electric guitar, compositions) & Devin Hoff (electric bass, compositions); featuring James Brandon Lewis (tenor sax) & Ches Smith (drums). Wicked riffs, tunes & grooves; we are stoked to reveal the whole! Pre-Order LP & CD

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Brandon López – vilevilevilevilevile..

The exquisite new solo bass work by young maestro Brandon López. The strings & wood frame wholly utilized as called for at every moment. "This is virtuosity as vocabulary.." LP & CD

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William Parker – Voices In The First Person, Volume 2

The 2nd Volume of William Parker's books which luminously present the work of four artist beings whom he has great admiration for, and whose life/work have provided deep inspiration in his own life. Beautiful & gorgeously produced. Book

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William Parker – Universal Tonality

Universal Tonality presents an epic performance/happening which brings Parker's titular concept to full, vibrant life. An exquisite example of this system in practice, featuring a once-in-a-lifetime assembly of creative music luminaries and legends. Deluxe 2CD

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David S. Ware – Birth Of A Being

The profound first recordings by David S. Ware as a leader, wholly remixed from original master tapes in 2015, with additional CD of previously unreleased material from same studio sessions. Definitive & vital. Ltd. edition 2023 repress/reprint. Deluxe 2CD

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RECENT / FEATURED RELEASES

  • William Parker Quartets – Meditation / Resurrection
  • Joe Morris – Perpetual Frontier: The Properties of Free Music
  • Whit Dickey Quartet – Root Perspectives
  • William Parker – Voices In The First Person
  • Kirk Knuffke Trio – Gravity Without Airs
  • William Parker – Mayan Space Station
  • James Brandon Lewis / Red Lily Quintet – Jesup Wagon
  • Matthew Shipp – Codebreaker