32 Records
Founded1995 (1995)
FounderJoel Dorn, Robert Miller
Defunct2001 (2001)
GenreJazz, blues, rhythm and blues, pop
Country of originU.S.
LocationNew York City

32 Records was a record label established in 1995 by record producer Joel Dorn and attorney Robert Miller.[1][2][3] Its 32 Jazz imprint released a successful series of compilation albums.[2][3][4][5][6] It was named for Dorn's favorite sports number.[1] It also released new material by artists such as The Jazz Passengers and established 32 R&B, 32 Blues, 32 Groove, and 32 Pop subsidiaries.[1][2]

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.[1][2][7][8] During the late 1990s, 32 Jazz released a successful series of inexpensive "Jazz for…" compilations.[4][5] The first of these, Jazz for a Rainy Afternoon, was released in 1997 in conjunction with Elle.[4][5] In 1999, it had become the top jazz label in the Billboard charts, before Verve Music Group merged its Verve and GRP holdings into a single output.[6]

By 2000, Miller had become CEO of CDBeat, which owned 32 Records as a subsidiary.[9] In March 2000, Dorn resigned from the company and formed Label M later that year.[10][11] Upon Dorn's departure, CDBeat announced that it would discontinue 32 Records by March 2001,[12] although in June 2000 it hired producer Todd Barkan to replace Dorn.[9][11][13] CDBeat, in turn, would become Spinrocket and then ConnectivCorp.[14] Savoy Jazz acquired the rights to the Muse and Landmark catalogs from 32 Records in October 2003,[15] and by the end of the year, ConnectivCorp had merged with Majesco Entertainment.[16]

Partial discography

# Album Artist Previous issues Notes
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! (Muse MR 5334)
Constellation (Muse MR 5323)
 
32010The Complete Muse SessionsHouston Person & Ron CarterSomething in Common (Muse MR 5376)
Now's the Time (Muse MR 5421)
 
32011The Complete Landmark SessionsKronos QuartetMonk Suite (Landmark)
Music of Bill Evans (Landmark)
 
32012...on Second ThoughtJosé Feliciano  
32013Back in the DayIke & Tina Turnerfirst release 
32014Lone Star LegendDavid "Fathead" NewmanStill Hard Times (Muse)
Resurgence! (Muse)
 
32015Two Classic AlbumsRoomful of BluesEddie "Cleanhead" Vinson & Roomful of Blues (Muse MR 5282)
...with Big Joe Turner
 
32016Musique du BoisPhil WoodsMuse 
32017Body and SoulAl Cohn & Zoot SimsMuse 
32018Bar WarsWillis Jacksonfirst release 
32019The MoontraneWoody ShawMuse (MR 5472) 
32020Lost and FoundHouston Person & Charles Brownfirst release (tracks 1–7)
Wild Flower (1977; Muse) (tracks 8-12)
 
32021FootprintsPat Martino  
32022Master ClassHank Jones'Bop Redux (Muse)
Groovin' High (Muse)
 
32023Soft Spoken HereKenny BarronGolden Lotus (Muse)
Sunset to Dawn (Muse)
 
32024Last of the LineWoody ShawCassandrite (Muse)
Love Dance (Muse)
 
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 (Muse)
Happy Ground (Muse)
 
32032Dog Years in the Fourth RingRahsaan Roland Kirk2CD unreleased material plus Natural Black Inventions: Root Strata (Atlantic SD 1578)3CD
32033B-3in'Various 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 (Landmark)
Color Schemes (Landscape)
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 (Muse)
This Is Always (Muse)
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 (Muse)
Pat Martino/Live! (Muse)
2CD
32051Just in Case You Forgot How Bad He Really WasSonny Stittfirst release 
32052Turkish Women at the BathPete La RocaBliss by Chick Corea (Muse)with John Gilmore
32053It's Mister FatheadDavid "Fathead" NewmanFathead: Ray Charles Presents David Newman (Atlantic)
Straight Ahead (Atlantic)
Fathead Comes On (Atlantic)
House of David (Atlantic)
2CD
32054Memphis, Ray & a Touch of MoodyHank CrawfordMore Soul (Atlantic)
From the Heart (Atlantic)
Soul of the Ballad (Atlantic)
Dig These Blues (Atlantic)
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 (Atlantic)
Yusef Lateef's Detroit (Atlantic)
Hush 'n' Thunder (Atlantic)
The Doctor Is in ... and Out (Atlantic)
3CD
32060Aces Back to BackRahsaan Roland KirkLeft & Right (Atlantic)
Rahsaan Rahsaan (Atlantic)
Prepare Thyself to Deal with a Miracle (Atlantic)
Other Folks Music (Atlantic)
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 Parts[17]Eddie HarrisThe In Sound (Atlantic 1448)
Mean Greens (Atlantic 1453)
The Tender Storm (Atlantic 1478)
Silver Cycles (Atlantic 1517)
2CD
32100A Standing Eight[18]Rahsaan Roland KirkThe Return of the 5000 Lb. Man (Warner Bros. BS 2918)
Kirkatron (Warner Bros. BS 2982)
Boogie-Woogie String Along for Real (Warner Bros. BSK 3085)
2CD
32142Left Hook, Right Cross[19]Rahsaan Roland KirkVolunteered Slavery (Atlantic SD 1534)
Blacknuss (Atlantic SD 1601)
 

Source: "32 Jazz: A Checklist"[20]

References

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  8. Jacobs, Qa'id. Groove Jammy: Rare Groove Classics from the Muse Catalog at AllMusic
  9. 1 2 "32 Records Announces Hiring of Todd Barkan, Noted Jazz Producer" (Press release). New York: 32 Records. 5 July 2000. Archived from the original on 19 February 2001. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
  10. Lichtman, Irv (18 March 2000). "Newsline". Billboard. p. 92. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
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  18. A Standing Eight at AllMusic. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
  19. Left Hook, Right Cross at AllMusic. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
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