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jazzartstore
1215 s alamo st
san antonio tx 78210
210.772-JAZZ (5299)
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Who and what we are:
Dragon Lady Records is an independent co-op
label. What does that mean?
It takes a
village....
We're independent in the sense that
we're not beholden to a corporation or stock holders. Our primary purpose for
existence is to create quality music
with integrity. Every artist on the
Dragon Lady label has complete artistic control of
his/her project, and each retains the copyright on his/her original
music.
We're cooperative in the sense that we help each other out. We believe that if one does well, all will do well. Everyone invests, bringing their own particular strengths to the project, and everyone shares in the return. The business aspect of this label, just like the creative aspect, is an ongoing, organic, flexible process. Each artist's agreement worked out individually, with the overall goal being justice and fairness for all involved.
Our history:
The first release from Dragon Lady
Records—produced by Joël Dilley, featuring Bett Butler, recorded in a
Houston recording studio, and financed with a loan from family
members—was a vinyl (!) single featuring Bett's original song "He's a
Man, He Never Cries" on
one side and the jazz standard "My Man" on the other. Its modest success
spawned a move to San Antonio and a home recording studio. The catalog
grew, first with cassettes Joël Dilley, Bassist and Songs for
Dick's Last Resort, and then with CDs by Gib Wharton (Things I
Always Knew) and Dilley (River of Hope). The studio also
grew—into a space in the King William arts district, where Butler's
Short Stories and Dilley's The Window were recorded, and
where other artists, classical guitarist David Underwood (Four
Abstracts) and jazz
trombonists Bill Gibson and Ron Wilkins (Bundee Brothers Bone Band), joined the label.
The newest release on Dragon Lady is Myths & Fables, featuring original songs by Bett Butler and compositions by Joël Dilley. Produced by Dilley and trumpet player/arranger Cecil R. Carter it features performances by label mate Gib Wharton, former Gatemouth Brown drummer Lloyd Herrman, legendary guitarist Polly Harrison, New York City emigré Richard Oppenheim, Mwendo drummer tbow Gonzales, and Finnish fusion guitarist Jartse Tuominen.
What's next?
In the works are projects of original music by trombonist Ron Wilkins
and songwriter Cece Box.
How can you help support the creation of original music by independent artists?
- Buy their CDs. Give them as gifts for friends and family.
- Spread the word. Tell your friends about the music and the artists you enjoy.
- Review their music on websites like www.amazon.com and www.cdbaby.com.
- Go to their gigs; bring a couple of friends.
- Become a sponsor. For information, e-mail us here.