NOTE: Sites are linked here on a random basis. Listing here is not to be interpreted as an endorsement of any kind what so ever.

Arabesque Jazz is the jazz division of this relativly large independent. Many fine contamporary artists are represented in its catalog.

Candid Records was started in the late fifties by Andy Williams, of all people, and made a name for itself presenting the cutting edge of jazz at the time; Mingus and Cecil Taylor, among others, made excellent recordings on this label. It is currently run out of England and keeps much of the original catalog avaiable, as well as releasing good new recordings.

Challenge Records, Dutch label specializing in jazz, also releases music on the A-Records, Buzz and Retrieval labels.

Chesky Records manufacturers of audiophile quality LPs, CDs and DVDs. Has a very good jazz catalog, but produces recordings of other genres as well.

Concord Records has a mostly jazz catalog and a distinguished history, including its on-going Maybeck Recital series of solo performances by great pianists.

Cryptogramophone "offers state of the art recordings of creative jazz. We present artists that are not afraid to make their music challenging or beautiful..."

Cuneiform Records has an eclectic and adventurous catalog. The artists represented here are generally on the outer edges of whatever genre one may associate them with.

ECM Records well known European jazz label famous for early recordings of Chick Corea, Dave Holland and Keith Jerrett.

Go Jazz Recordings "Go Jazz recordings feature elements of jazz, blues, pop and R&B... Beginning with the first releases from Ben Sidran, Bob Malach, Ricky Peterson and Georgie Fame, through the sessions made with artists like Gegé Telesforo, Giorgia and Phil Upchurch..."

GM Recordings "founded by Gunther Schuller, specializes in both classical and jazz."

Invisible Music, an independent label specializing in recordings of jazz musicians from Northern New England.

Jazzheads Records is a small label with an interesting catalog that includes Harvey Swartz and Boston resident Joe Mulholland.

Justin Time Records is a well established Canadian jazz label that also records various US artists.

Label M is the latest company started and operated by veteran jazz producer Joel Dorn.

Lovely Music features music by artists who often defy catagory. Those associated with the jazz world include Anthony Braxton, Leroy Jenkins and Roscoe Mitchell.

Koch Jazz is the jazz label of this large but still independent Koch Entertainment group. They have a very good jazz catalog.

Mad Kat Records is the label of veteran West Coast singers Madeline Eastman and Kitty Margolis.

Max Jazz Records is best known for their recordings of contemporary jazz singers and they have recently launched a jazz piano series as well.

Nagel-Heyer Records, "Swinging mainstream jazz with internationally known artists."

Okka Disk "the label that is pushing the envelope of Jazz and Improvised Music."

Palmetto Records specializes only in jazz. The catalog includes recordings by many well-known and well-established artists.

Subrosa Records "Our accent is on acoustic jazz, and we are committed to offering a wide range of styles from ragtime up through swing to contemporary jazz."

TGS, CD replication service and printers in the Boston area.

Telarc Records is a large independent company that has a significant jazz catalog featuring several well established artists and some strong new artists.

Thirsty Ear Records has a very eclectic catalog including Downtown NYC saxist/composer Tim Byrne, English guitarist Mark Almond and "ambiant music" pioneer Brian Eno.