Jazz label New Soil launched by Marathon Music
The new jazz label is being led by ex-Sony Vice President Federico Bolza
The Marathon Music Group has announced the launch of a new UK jazz label called New Soil which will be headed up by former Sony Music exec Federico Bolza.
The label has committed itself to align with the culture of the contemporary UK jazz community and will offer “the dynamic UK jazz scene … flexible, innovative partnerships” that will cover things like artist management, label services and audience development. It will work with artists as well as jazz promoters looking to release their catalogues of live recordings
The division launches with three new client signings: Ill Considered, tuba player Theon Cross & London-based concert promoter (and Jazz FM Awards nominee) Church of Sound.
Federico Bolza claimed “Jazz is having a moment, moving beyond its narrow genre confines and making its way towards wider audiences.