Edition Records
| Edition Records | |
|---|---|
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| Founded | 2008 |
| Founder | Dave Stapleton, Tim Dickeson |
| Genre | Jazz, classical |
| Country of origin | UK |
| Official website |
www |
Edition Records is an artist-based, European indie record label. It was founded in 2008 by pianist/composer Dave Stapleton and photographer Tim Dickeson.[1]
Background
In 2008, pianist and composer Dave Stapleton and photographer Tim Dickeson launched Edition Records as a new label for jazz, contemporary composition and improvised music.[1][2] As of December 2014, the catalogue consists of 52 recordings.[3] In 2013 the label launched Edition Classics to focus on new music and chamber music from international ensembles and soloists. The label is distributed in the UK by Harmonia Mundi. The label is known for its "accessible adventurousness"[4] and rigorous quality control.[5] The label is also praised for its ability to spot innovation and potential winners.[6][7]
Notable artists
Tim Garland, Kenny Wheeler, Norma Winstone, Marius Neset, Jasper Høiby (with Phronesis), Ivo Neame, Geoff Eales, Mark Lockheart, Martin France, John Taylor, Kit Downes (with Troyka), Olavi Louhivuori, Daniel Herskedal, Alexi Tuomarila, and Robert Mitchel.
Edition Records Festival
The first Edition Records Festival was held at London's Kings Place in September 2011 and was a notable success. Sebastian Scotney in London Jazz News wrote "Marius Neset's fiery quartet on the final gig of its UK tour giving a sell-out audience the ride of its life. Anton Eger in particular was playing as if his life depended on every touch of a cymbal. Inspiring."[8] Further festivals were held in 2012 and 2013. At the 2013 festival, Edition launched its classical label Edition Classics.[9] The first release on this label was 'Vibrez' by Cellophony, an octet of eight cellists, which received critical acclaim.[10]
Notable discography
- Golden Xplosion by Marius Neset[11]
- Birds by Marius Neset[12]
- Life to Everything by Phronesis (band)[13]
- Mirrors by Kenny Wheeler and Norma Winstone[14]
References
- 1 2 "BBC Wales Music" accessed 9 October 2016
- ↑ "BBC Jazz on 3, Jazz Line-Up broadcast 27 May 2012" BBC Jazz on 3
- ↑ "Edition Records catalogue at December 2014" Edition Records online store, accessed 23 December 2014
- ↑ "John Fordham, The Guardian" John Fordham in The Guardian 17 September 2012
- ↑ "John Fordham, The Guardian" John Fordham in The Guardian 20 June 2013
- ↑ "John Fordham, The Guardian" John Fordham in The Guardian 28 September 2012
- ↑ "John Fordham, The Guardian" John Fordham in The Guardian 18 July 2013
- ↑ "Edition Records Festival at Kings Place 2011" London Jazz News 12 September 2011
- ↑ "Edition Records Festival at Kings Place 2013" The Arts Desk 17 September 2013
- ↑ "Review of Vibrez by Cellophony in The Gramophone" The Gramophone May 2014
- ↑ "4 star review of Marius Neset: Golden XPlosion" John Fordham in The Guardian 21 April 2011
- ↑ "5 star review of Birds by Marius Neset" Neil Spencer in The Observer 24 March 2013
- ↑ "4 star review of Phronesis: Life to Everything – powerful live album from unusual jazz trio" John Fordham in The Guardian 10 April 2014
- ↑ "5 star review of Kenny Wheeler / Norma Winstone / London Vocal Project: Mirrors (2013)" Ian Patterson in All About Jazz 18 February 2013