Chicago Record Label
A Chicago-based label documenting the city's jazz scene.
Southport Records is a Chicago-based record label and a division of Sparrow Sound Design Recording Studio. Founded in 1977, it documents Chicago's jazz scene and is connected with recording, production, engineering, and music releases. The studio has hosted artists including the Art Ensemble of Chicago, Yusef Lateef, and Richie Cole, while working with labels such as AECO Records, Concord Jazz, Flying Fish, Universal, SteepleChase, and Delmark Records. Bradley Parker-Sparrow co-owns the label with singer, composer, producer, and engineer Joanie Pallatto. The business also presents music-related events, including performances connected with author Chris J. Parker's 2026 memoir release. Southport Records specializes in Chicago jazz and operates in Chicago, United States.
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A Chicago-based label documenting the city's jazz scene.
Part of Sparrow Sound Design Recording Studio, founded in 1977.
Connected with artists and labels across Chicago's jazz community.
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