Pablo
(Est. 1973) Jazz At The Philharmonic founder Norman Granz so missed the recording aspect of the music business, which he'd abandoned in 1962 when he sold his Clef, Norgran, and Verve labels to MGM, that 10 years later he decided to take the plunge and start up yet another label. The veteran producer (then based in Beverly Hills) launched Pablo Records in 1973 and quickly built a world-class jazz catalog of albums by Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Pass, and Oscar Peterson - all of whom Granz managed - as well as Count Basie, Benny Carter, John Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Milt Jackson, Art Tatum, Sarah Vaughan, and many others. After releasing over 350 albums, Granz sold Pablo to Fantasy, Inc. in 1987. The label has remained active, mining the tape vault for unissued treasures and producing new sessions by guitarists Ron Affif and John Pisano, among others.
PABLO FEATURED ARTISTS
Oscar Peterson
Oscar Peterson is one of the greatest piano players of all time. A pianist with phenomenal technique on the level of his idol, Art Tatum, Peterson's speed, dexterity and ability to swing at any tempo have long been amazing. He is at his absolute best when performing unaccompanied solos.
Count Basie
Like his contemporary Duke Ellington, Count Basie was a musician whose style was first formed by the virtuosi of the Stride school, although an irrepressible spark of originality made it possible for him to amend that style into something utterly personal.
Duke Ellington
The achievements of Duke Ellington (1899-1974) are staggering. The pianist led the greatest of all jazz orchestras, in the opinion of many, without a break for half a century. Its ranks were filled with world-class soloists. Many graduated to successful careers of their own, while others remained for decades.
Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan is a legend. She garnered worldwide accolades for her incomparable versatility, which musically bridged all the generation gaps. Not only was she a consistent winner in polls conducted among the public; in addition, she emerged on top in surveys conducted among her musical peers.
