Quality Recordings from Quality Labels ARABESQUE RECORDINGS Based in New York City, Arabesque Recordings was founded in 1983 as a quality, inependent classical music label to record accomplished, high profile artists who were not being produced by the major labels.   In 1992 Arabesque Recordings broadened their musical output by creating Arabesque Jazz.   A continuing output of wonderful new releases proves Arabesque Recordings' ongoing commitment to the production of exceptional recordings. ATMA Classique ATMA Classique recordings are notable for their high standards and distinctive programs, which are original and creative.   The label prides itself on establishing a dynamic, collaborative approach towards the artistic direction of each project.   Ms. Johanne Goyette the label's president and sound engineer, strives to capture the most natural possible acoustics suitable to the particular repertoire for each recording. AudioQuest Music The goal at AudioQuest Music is to let the technology serve the music, to take a "high fidelity snapshot" and allow the passion of the music to emerge unscathed.   A mark of their success is the extent to which noted blues and jazz artists seek out AudioQuest Music to make recordings. BEPOP RECORDS In 1998 and 2000 New York Lounge Music performers Dave's True Story released two very successful CDs on Chesky Records.   Their original CD, the self titled “Dave's True Story” which was previously only available at shows and online sold out the 10,000 copies that were pressed.   It was then meticulously re-mastered to includes 4 previously unreleased bonus tracks.   This was the beginning of BePop Records. CALA RECORDS & CALA UNITED The Cala Records credo is to make each record a complete experience.   Cala Records seek to combine familiar masterpieces with rare works.   Or, they record the best music of respected composers of our own day and gifted, if lesser known, names of the past.   Many of their releases contain world premiere recordings. Cei CYMEKOB CEI (Cymekob Enterprises Incorporated) are a relatively new, California based label, who describe themselves as musically eclectic.   They have a growing artist roster that includes a mixture of Classical Music, Blues and Jazz greats as well as talented younger musicians who richly deserve to be heard. CHESKY RECORDS When creating a new recording Chesky Records' intentions are to document a special and significant moment in time and recreate the feeling of live music with the natural ambience of the acoustic space.   The engineers at Chesky Records strive for a recorded sound that is so natural the listener feels they can almost reach out and touch the musicians. dmp & dmp DEBUT Because DMP (Digital Music Products) had already recorded digital masters, they were the first record company in the world to release Jazz CDs.   Since then DMP have continued to lead the way with their evolutionary electronics, in a constant quest for new ways to bring the listener as close to the original live performance as possible. DORIAN RECORDINGS & DORIAN DISCOVERY Sono Luminus Dorian Recordings, a division of Sono Luminus LLC, is an independent label dedicated to producing compact discs of the highest possible quality.   Sono Luminus' and Dorian Recordings' exacting standards for performance, engineering and visual presentation make their CDs unique in the world of recorded music. GALLERY RECORDS Partners Rick Jeffrey and Garry L. Chappell created Gallery Records to produce recordings of music as art, to provides a window between human emotions and the world that can inspire a different perspective of ourselves as well as a different outlook on life.   Gallery Records is a showcase of musical art, and a group of people dedicated to inspiring real and positive change through the art of music. independent productions from Reference Recordings® Originally created by internationally respected independent classical and jazz label Reference Recordings®, Independent Productions was a distribution outlet for artist-owned labels.   They released three fine jazz recordings. LINN RECORDS While Linn engineers were testing their flagship product, the Sondek LP 12 turntable, they became frustrated with the poor quality of some of the LPs they were using so they began pressing their own LPs to use in those tests.   The next step was to find their own artists and make their own recordings.   From those modest beginnings, Linn Records has grown into a thriving and respected independent label, acclaimed by critics and music lovers alike. MAXJAZZ Based in St.Louis, MAXJAZZ presents recordings of distinctive jazz for the listener and for the art itself.   Founded in 1998 by Richard McDonnell, MAXJAZZ is dedicated to the presentation and celebration of America's most popular art form.   Each and every recording is a product of warmth, precision and meticulous attention to detail.   The sound is mastered to perfection. MIRROR IMAGE MUSIC In July 2002 Bruce Simpson and John Andrews connected two microphones specially produced by Lucas Cant to their critically adjusted recorder and captured the performances of the 4th/19th Prince of Walse's Light Horse Regiment Band.   This is the beginning of a specialist new Australian record label. mobile fidelity sound lab After many years of producing the very best re-mastered, audiophile recordings, the inventors of the half speed mastering process and the owners of the ORIGINAL MASTER RECORDING trade mark continue to research and utilize leading edge technology to produce the most sought after collectible editions. opus 3 records Opus 3's recording technique has been specially developed for acoustic music performed in authentic environments such as churches, concert halls and jazz clubs with the positioning of musicians and microphone of paramount importance.   The Opus 3 tube-equipped recording electronics are now combined with the very best and latest in digital mastering technology REFERENCE RECORDINGS For more than 30 years Reference Recordings have supplied audiophiles and music lovers with "the best seat in the house."   All recent Reference Recordings CDs are mastered using HDCD® [High Definition Compatible Digital] encoding for which the acclaimed Technical Director of Reference Recordings, "Prof." Keith O. Johnson, is a co-inventor. Sheffield Lab The award winning "natural sound" of Sheffield Lab is recognised around the world as the reference standard for audiophile excellence.   Custom electronics throughout the entire recording chain, plus the legendary "live to two track" engineering, combine to deliver all the musical excitement created by world class musicians live in session.   The original "Direct To Disc" company, Sheffield Lab set the standard more than 30 years ago. Stockfisch Records Based in Northeim, Germany, Stockfisch Records has produced outstanding recordings for more than 30 years.   Founded by engineer Günter Pauler, they have released work by well known and not-so-well known artists from the European guitar scene and the 70's Folk revival.   They have paid special attention to the singer/songwriter scene!   Their catalogue offers an interesting line-up of new artist discoveries and some very special audiophile recordings. VALLEY ENTERTAINMENT Founded in 1996 by Barney Cohen, Valley Entertainment offers musicians an alternative to the traditional record label.   Dedicated to the distribution of a diverse range of quality, indepentantly produced recordings, Valley Entertainment is truly an artist-friendly company with a unique approach to licensing and distribution.