Skye Records
Skye Records was a music label formed in early 1968 by vibraphonist Cal Tjader, guitarist Gábor Szabó, musician Gary McFarland, and music executive Norman Schwartz.
Skye Records | |
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Founded | 1968 |
Founder | Cal Tjader, Gábor Szabó, Gary McFarland, Norman Schwartz |
Defunct | 1970 |
Status | Defunct |
Distributor(s) | Buddha Records |
Genre | Jazz, pop |
Its catalog was primarily jazz, although some Skye artists offered pop, soft-rock, and orchestral concepts. The label scored an unexpected Top 40 hit in 1970 with "Watch What Happens" by singer Lena Horne and Gábor Szabó.
The label released 21 studio albums before declaring bankruptcy in 1970. Its catalog was acquired by Buddha Records.
Artists
- Airto Moreira
- Armando Peraza
- Cal Tjader
- Gábor Szabó
- Lena Horne
- Grady Tate
- Chuck Rainey
- Gary McFarland
- Wendy and Bonnie
- Ruth Brown
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