The series of videos focusing on individual jazz record labels continues with a ninth episode. In this instalment Allan discusses Bethlehem Records, the independent label started by Gus Wildi in 1953 in New York, soon turned into a jazz powerhouse by energetic young producer Creed Taylor, and sadly brought down by mismanagement just a few years later. Includes the usual tips for new collectors.
03:43 Part 1: Gus Wildi and the Founding of Bethlehem Records
07:42 Part 2: Creed Taylor Arrives
12:02 Part 3: Peak Bethlehem
22:18 Part 4: Taylor Leaves and Bethlehem Falters
26:59 Part 5: Little Girl Blue and the End of Bethlehem
34:40 Part 6: The Bethlehem Catalogue in the Classic Era
46:56 Part 7: Later Bethlehem Reissues
51:02 Part 8: Conclusion and Tips for New Collectors
See also:
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- Various interviews and blog posts on Marc Myers' JazzWax site, at [ Ссылка ]
- Tyler Alpern's interviews of Gus Wildi and Burt Goldblatt [ Ссылка ]
- Kiyoshi Koyama's interview of Chris Connor [ Ссылка ]
- Mike Callahan and David Edwards' "The Bethlehem Records Story" [ Ссылка ]
- The Jazz Shepherd has several videos on Bethlehem @TheJazzShepherd
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