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Verve

Verve Records was founded in 1956 by record producer Norman Granz, who oversaw the production process of many albums on the label. Verve holds one of the largest catalogues of jazz artists, including recordings by Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Stan Getz and Bill Evans. It was also the home of early experimental rock acts The Velvet Underground, Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention. Verve is also the distributor for historic imprints like Impulse! Records and Decca Records in the United States.

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  • Anita O'Day - Anita Sings the Most

    10th Sep 2026by Matt Groom

    Anita O’Day’s 1957 meeting with Oscar Peterson produced one of her finest albums: a fast-moving set displaying her extraordinary rhythmic control, quicksilver phrasing and improvisational daring. We revisit this classic album, alongside her celebrated Newport appearance, which confirmed O’Day as one of jazz’s most distinctive singers.

    Jazz Classic Recordings

  • Jon Batiste and Thelonious Monk

    14th Aug 2026by Maddy Allison

    The Grammy-winning pianist tackles the next composer in his transformational musical series: Thelonious Monk.

    Jazz Recording of the Week
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