Mapleshade Records
Mapleshade Records is an American jazz record company and independent record label founded by Pierre Sprey in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States, in 1990.
| Mapleshade Records | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1990 |
| Founder | Pierre Sprey |
| Genre | Jazz, blues, gospel, classical |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Official website | www |
Mapleshade's catalogue includes Bobby Battle, Gary Bartz, Walter Davis, Clifford Jordan, Frank Kimbrough, and Norris Turney. Sprey, an engineer, built his equipment and has a recording studio in his house. At one time, Hamiet Bluiett and Larry Willis were artists and repertoire (A&R) men for the company. Both musicians recorded albums as leaders for the label.[1]
Before his career in jazz recording, Sprey worked as a systems analyst in The Pentagon, helping with the proposals for the A-10 and Lightweight Fighter program.[2]
A sister label, Wildchild Records, was founded in 1995. In later years the label branched into R&B and blues.
Roster
External links
- Mapleshade Records discography at Discogs
References
- Kennedy, Gary (2002). Kernfeld, Barry (ed.). The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz. 2 (2nd ed.). New York: Grove's Dictionaries Inc. p. 702. ISBN 1-56159-284-6.
- Michel III, Marshall L. "The Revolt of the Majors: How the Air Force Changed After Vietnam = The Revolt of the Majors: How the Air Force Changed After Vietnam" (PDF) (Doctoral dissertation). Auburn University. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2013-05-26.