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About Southport Records

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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At a glance

Team: Co-owned by Joanie Pallatto and Bradley Parker-Sparrow.
Founded: 1977

Independent record label focused on new music from Chicago.
Over 148 projects in print.
Releases include jazz, Latin, blues, modern classical-new music, and ethnic music.

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From www.chicagosound.com, checked 22 Oct 2026. Only what the business states on its own website.

Services & specialities

Highlights

Chicago Record Label

A Chicago-based label documenting the city's jazz scene.

Recording Studio

Part of Sparrow Sound Design Recording Studio, founded in 1977.

Jazz Specialization

Connected with artists and labels across Chicago's jazz community.