Greenleaf Music
Opening another chapter in his award-winning career, trumpeter, composer and bandleader Dave Douglas has formed an ambitious new record label, Greenleaf Music. Douglas will follows his successful recording career at RCA-Bluebird by producing his own projects for Greenleaf, continuing his vision of an American Music moving forward in all directions. He serves as Artistic Director for the label, providing a supportive platform for other cutting edge artists involved in new music. Douglas sets out to produce and release quality masters into the marketplace, to see that fresh approaches are brought to the selling of music and to create a business environment that is mutually beneficial for artist and record company.
For Douglas, a consistent Critics Poll Winner and Grammy nominated artist, the timing of this venture was right. "I was looking for a way to continue producing recordings my own way, in my own time. I decided that the way to find that creative freedom was to start my own business," says Douglas. Douglas sees Greenleaf as a logical next step for him as both artist and producer. "I've made over 20 albums in my career, and while I've had great experiences at big and small labels, it was time for me to take even more responsibility for my recordings," says Douglas. "And with all of the great music that I hear going on out there, it was also time to try to help broaden the sense of where music is going."
So what does Greenleaf Music sound like? "Greenleaf Music concentrates on jazz, post-jazz, and world music, however the labels main credo is simply about creativity in musical expression. As a result, Greenleaf's sound will be defined by the artists we choose to sign, allowing them room to define their own world," says Douglas. "I'm always excited to hear something new that connects, music that has something personal to say that is unique to that individual, as well as having something universal to offer. Music will always grow from that premise."
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available releases from
Greenleaf Music
Dave Douglas
"Mountain Passages"
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Dave Douglas Quintet
"Meaning & Mystery"
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Dave Douglas Quintet
"Live at the Jazz Standard"
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Dave Douglas & Keystone
"Moonshine"
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