Mapleshade Records
Mapleshade Records is an American jazz based record label.
Mapleshade was founded in 1989 by Pierre Sprey, who had been recording since 1986.[1] Prior to his career in jazz recording, Sprey had worked as an systems analyst in The Pentagon, helping with the design requirements for the A-10 and Lightweight Fighter programs.[1][2] The label is based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. A sister label, Wildchild Records, was founded in 1995. In later years the label branched into R&B and blues.
Sprey designed Mapleshade's recording equipment himself.[3]
Artists who have released material on Mapleshade Records
- Steve Abshire
- Douglas Allanbrook
- Okyerema Asante
- Gary Bartz
- Bobby Battle
- Keter Betts
- Hamiett Bluiett
- Walter Davis
- Archie Edwards[4]
- Frank Foster
- Shirley Horn
- Clifford Jordan
- Frank Kimbrough
- Consuela Lee
- Paul Murphy
- Ted Nash
- Bob Northern
- John Purcell
- Tao Ruspoli
- Gali Sanchez
- Warren Smith
- Sunny Sumper
- Norris Turney
- Charles Williams
- Larry Willis
References
- ^ a b Interview with Pierre Sprey at Allaboutjazz.com
- ^ Michel III, Marshall L. "The Revolt of the Majors: How the Air Force Changed After Vietnam = The Revolt of the Majors: How the Air Force Changed After Vietnam" (PDF) (Doctoral dissertation). Auburn University. Retrieved 2013-05-26.
- ^ Gary W. Kennedy, "Mapleshade". Grove Jazz online.
- ^ "Archie Edwards biography by Linda Seida". Allmusic.com. Retrieved September 15, 2011.