Launching
this October in association with the Newcastle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music
we are crowdfunding to establish a bespoke, ethically driven record label run
by artists in which to present unique international jazz and improvisation.
New
ideas and new sounds for a new decade.
Pre-order
our first releases, pay it forward and pledge to be part of something new as we
put down the foundations for an environmentally-friendly label supporting
artist independence,
investing in independent music studios and supporting carbon neutral sustainable
businesses to manufacture and deliver our products.
Established
in 2017, the Newcastle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music was set to present
the fourth edition this coming October 2020, but like many others, due to
Covid-19, it is not possible to stage this year's event.
The
idea of a label directly associated with the festival has been considered for a
number of years, and now with some freedom of time, and a lack of live
performance situations on offer to artists and audiences, we’ve decided this is
a great moment to put alternative plans to action.
Whilst
the postponement of this year's festival was not a decision anyone wished to
make, it has been taken to ensure the wellbeing of all involved.
However,
with restless energy and putting the little grey cells into action, we hope to
react positively and creatively by continuing to present high-quality jazz and
improvised music through a different channel.
NEW
JAZZ AND IMPROVISED MUSIC RECORDINGS
Our
initial crowdfunder has been launched to generate enough income for our first
three releases with audiences buying advance copies, or simply investing into
our set up costs.
The
level of funding is set to cover the production costs of manufacturing our
first three ecologically
friendly CD pressings, alongside some studio costs and creating an online
digital presence through a website and Bandcamp.
The
Artistic Director and Producer of Newcastle Festival of Jazz and Improvised
Music will work closely with local and international musicians, graphic
designers and studio engineers to create high-quality bespoke releases, with
every aspect of the music production through to graphic artwork and
presentation given full attention to detail.
Given
the international nature of releases and flexibility currently required with
social distancing, recordings will come from a number of studios and live
performance situations. In Newcastle Upon Tyne future plans include working
with both Blast and Blank Studios in Ouseburn for recording and mastering to
ensure the high quality audio of each release.
There
are no festival tickets to buy this year but we sincerely hope audiences might
invest in this new initiative as we continue to engage world class jazz and
improvising musicians and encourage sustainability for crucial independent
music studios and carbon neutral manufacturing plants.
RELEASES
and PRODUCTION
Each
release will be presented through CD’s in Eco Digipacks made entirely from 100%
recycled card, egg boxes and cork. Sleeves will also be banded with a recycled
matt card Obi strip adding a collectors element and emphasising the unique
label identity. Further emphasising the sustainable nature of our releases each
digipack will be housed in 100% compostable and biodegradable environmentally
friendly wrap.
Our
products will be manufactured in a carbon neutral pressing plant using 100%
renewable energy and similarly delivered through a carbon neutral courier,
finally arriving at your door in fully recyclable and biodegradable packaging
envelopes.
THE
ARTISTS and PROJECT RELEASES
JOHN
POPE QUINTET
Project
Release: Debut Album
Featuring
John Pope (Bass) / Faye MacCalman (Tenor Saxophone and Clarinet) / Jamie Stockbridge
(Alto Saxophone) / Graham Hardy (Trumpet) / Johnny Hunter (Drums) The debut
album from the Northern UK based Quintet with recording dates set for this
coming October and a subsequent album support tour throughout 2021.
Releasing:
January 2021
PAUL
TAYLOR
Project
Release: Via
An
urgent collection of new Solo Piano recordings entitled 'Via' recorded in March
2020 just prior to lockdown measures being imposed.
Releasing:
December 2020
LAURA
TOXVAERD / JACOB ANDERSKOV / MARIA FAUST
Project
Release: Live from Winterjazz in Copenhagen 2020
The
Danish / Estonian Trio of Saxophones and Piano recorded live at Winterjazz in
Copenhagen,
February
2020.
Releasing:
November 2020
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