32 Records


32 Records was a record label established in 1995 by record producer Joel Dorn and attorney Robert Miller. Its 32 Jazz imprint released a successful series of compilation albums. The label was named for Dorn's favorite sports number. 32 Records also released new material by artists such as The Jazz Passengers and established 32 R&B, 32 Blues, 32 Groove, and 32 Pop subsidiaries.
32 Records acquired the holdings of the Muse and Landmark labels, and established the 32 Jazz subsidiary in 1997 with the aim of re-issuing numerous jazz recordings. During the late 1990s, 32 Jazz released a successful series of inexpensive "Jazz for…" compilations. The first of these, Jazz for a Rainy Afternoon, was released in 1997 in conjunction with Elle. In 1999, 32 Jazz had become the top jazz label in the Billboard charts, before Verve Music Group merged its Verve and GRP holdings into a single output.
By 2000, Miller had become CEO of CDBeat, which owned 32 Records as a subsidiary. In March 2000, Dorn resigned from the company. Upon Dorn's departure, CDBeat announced that it would discontinue 32 Records by March 2001, although in June 2000 it hired producer Todd Barkan to replace Dorn. CDBeat, in turn, would become Spinrocket and then ConnectivCorp. Savoy Jazz acquired the rights to the Muse and Landmark catalogs from 32 Records in October 2003, and by the end of the year, ConnectivCorp had merged with Majesco Entertainment.

Partial discography

#AlbumArtistPrevious issuesNotes
32001Looking for an EchoKenny Vance & the Planotonesfirst issue
32002Revenge!Charles Mingusfirst non-bootleg release of this material2CD
32003The First AlbumRoomful of Blues
32004Prisoners of LoveRobert Miller Groupfirst release
32005Re-EntryHorace Silver -
32006Pure MoseMose Allison
32007Individually TwistedThe Jazz Passengersfirst release
32008For the Love of MonkVarious Artists includes two previously unreleased Monk performances
32009Endgame BrillianceSonny StittTune Up!
Constellation
32010The Complete Muse SessionsHouston Person & Ron CarterSomething in Common
Now's the Time
32011The Complete Landmark SessionsKronos QuartetMonk Suite
Music of Bill Evans
32012...on Second ThoughtJosé Feliciano
32013Back in the DayIke & Tina Turnerfirst release
32014Lone Star LegendDavid "Fathead" NewmanStill Hard Times
Resurgence!
32015Two Classic AlbumsRoomful of BluesEddie "Cleanhead" Vinson & Roomful of Blues
...with Big Joe Turner
32016Musique du BoisPhil WoodsMuse
32017Body & SoulAl Cohn & Zoot SimsMuse
32018Bar WarsWillis Jacksonfirst release
32019The MoontraneWoody ShawMuse
32020Lost and FoundHouston Person & Charles Brownfirst release
Wild Flower
32021FootprintsPat Martino
32022Master ClassHank JonesBop Redux
Groovin' High
32023Soft Spoken HereKenny BarronGolden Lotus
Sunset to Dawn
32024Last of the LineWoody ShawCassandrite
Love Dance
32025Hit JazzVarious Artistscompilation
32026Songs That Made the Phone Light UpVarious Artistscompilation
32027My Mother's EyesEtta JonesMuse MR 5145
32028Out of NowhereSonny StittMuse
32029EpistrophyCharlie RouseLandmark
32030The Re-EntryJack McDuff
32031Easy EasyJohnny LytleFast Hands
Happy Ground
32032Dog Years in the Fourth RingRahsaan Roland Kirk2CD unreleased material plus ' 3CD
32033B-3inVarious Artistscompilation
32034Christmas with Houston Person & Etta JonesHouston Person & Etta Jones
32035Greatest PerformancesTom Jones"...culled from his 1980-1981 TV series"2CD
32036Stolen... & Other MomentsMark Murphy 2CD
32037Vibe WiseBobby HutchersonGood Bait
Color Schemes 		2CD
32038First Half HighlightsKenny Barron
32039Dark JourneyWoody Shawcompilation2CD
32040Lost in the ShuffleJimmy Reedcompilation
32041CreamPat Martinocompilation
32042Every Once in a WhileMorgana KingI Just Can't Stop Loving You
This Is Always 		2CD
32043FireCarlos Garnettcompilation
32044According to Mr RoneyWallace Roneycompilation2CD
32045Feelin' It TogetherJames MoodyMuse
32046NaimaCedar WaltonMuse
32047Groove's GrooveRichard "Groove" Holmescompilation of Muse material
32048Iron CityGrant GreenMuse
32049CrisscraftSonny CrissMuse
32050Head and HeartPat MartinoConsciousness
Live! 		2CD
32051Just in Case You Forgot How Bad He Really WasSonny Stittfirst release
32052Turkish Women at the BathPete La RocaBliss by Chick Corea with John Gilmore
32053It's Mister' FatheadDavid "Fathead" NewmanFathead: Ray Charles Presents David Newman
Straight Ahead
Fathead Comes On
House of David 		2CD
32054Memphis, Ray & a Touch of MoodyHank CrawfordMore Soul
From the Heart
Soul of the Ballad
Dig These Blues 		2CD
32055Chapters 1 & 2Mulgrew Miller
32056Live in PhillyZoot Simsfirst release
32057The Heavy HitterEddie "Lockjaw" Davis
32058Major Jazz, Minor BluesLarry Coryellcompilation of Muse material
32059The Man with the Big Front YardYusef LateefThe Complete Yusef Lateef
Yusef Lateef's Detroit
Hush 'n' Thunder
The Doctor Is in... and Out 		3CD
32060Aces Back to BackRahsaan Roland KirkLeft & Right
Rahsaan Rahsaan
Prepare Thyself to Deal with a Miracle
Other Folks Music 		4CD
32061Jazz for a Rainy AfternoonVarious Artistscompilation
32062Willis... with PatPat Martino & Willis Jackson
32063Jazz StandardsMark Murphycompilation of Muse material2CD
32064Laid BackKenny Burrellcompilation of Muse material
32065Richie and Richie & PhilRichie Cole with Phil Woods
32066Groove JammyVarious Artistscompilation
32067Greater Than the Sum of His PartsEddie HarrisThe In Sound
Mean Greens
The Tender Storm
Silver Cycles 		2CD
32100A Standing EightRahsaan Roland KirkThe Return of the 5000 Lb. Man
Kirkatron
Boogie-Woogie String Along for Real 		2CD
32142Left Hook, Right CrossRahsaan Roland KirkVolunteered Slavery
Blacknuss''

Source: "32 Jazz: A Checklist"