Zoho Music is aLatin jazzindependent record label based in New York, founded by Joachim Becker in 2003.[1] In 2005, the label expanded toblues,R&B, Southern andclassic rock on theZoho Roots imprint. The catalog consists of over 180 CD releases, which includes threeGrammy Award-winning albums and threeLatin Grammy Award-winning albums.[1][2]
| Zoho Music | |
|---|---|
| Founded | September 2003 |
| Founder | Joachim Becker |
| Distributor(s) | MVD Entertainment Group Pennsylvania (CDs) CD Baby (digital and streaming) |
| Genre | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Millwood, New York, U.S. |
| Official website | http://www.zohomusic.com |
History
editGerman-born Joachim Becker moved to the United States in 1980, eventually settling inMillwood, New York in 1986. In 2000, Becker co-founded the label Khaeon, which lasted for three years before it was folded.[1] In September 2003, Becker founded Zoho Music, bringing some artists from Khaeon. His first signing was Americanjazz bassistHarvie S. The last album by Puerto Ricanpercussionist andbandleaderRay Barretto,Standards Rican-ditioned, was posthumously on Zoho Music before his death in 2006.[1]
In 2005, the label received its firstRecording Academy award, aLatin Grammy award for Best Tango Album, awarded toBajo Cero by Argentine pianistPablo Ziegler.[1] Since then two more released have won awards,Leo Brouwer'sThe String Quartets/String Trio forBest Classical Album in 2010, andArturo O'Farrill'sFinal Night at Birdland forBest Instrumental Album in 2014.[3]
In 2007,blues musicianIke Turner won aGrammy Award forBest Traditional Blues Album for his Zoho Roots releaseRisin' with the Blues.[4] Arturo O'Farrill won a Grammy forBest Latin Jazz Album in 2009 for his albumSong for Chico. Pablo Ziegler's albumJazz Tango won for Best Latin Jazz Album in 2018.[4][2]
Roster
editArtists on Zoho Music have included:
- Ray Barretto
- Bobby Sanabria
- Carlos Barbosa-Lima
- Claudia Acuña
- Arturo O'Farrill
- Pablo Ziegler
- Hendrik Meurkens
- Duduka Da Fonseca
- Trio Da Paz
- Hector Martignon
- Leo Brouwer
- Harvie S
- Vic Juris
- Judi Silvano
- Edsel Gomez
Artists on Zoho Roots have included:
- Bonnie Bramlett
- The Brothers of the Southland
- The Amazing World Of Arthur Brown
- Jimmy Hall
- The Persuasions
- Michael Powers
- The Pretty Things
- Swamp Cabbage
- Ike Turner
- Walter "Wolfman" Washington
- Jay Willie Blues Band
References
edit- ^abcdeWise, Brian (February 26, 2006)."ENTREPRENEURS; A Groove for Latin Jazz".The New York Times.ISSN 0362-4331.
- ^ab"Pablo Ziegler Trio Wins Grammy For Best Latin Jazz Album".Jazzed Magazine.
- ^"A Testament to Dedication".Medium. November 21, 2014.
- ^abOuellette, Dan (March 5, 2007)."Jazz label Zoho zeroes in on edgy fare".Reuters.