Universal Classics and Jazz (UCJ) was the name of various record label divisions, as of 2013 one division, of the Universal Music Group record company.
Post 2013
In 2013, Universal Music Japan merged the two pre-2013 labels into one. The label name is now Universal Classics and Jazz (UM-CLJZ).
Pre 2013 divisions
UCJ Germany
Universal Music Classics & Jazz (Germany) is a division of Universal Music Germany and is marketed under websites called Klassik Akzente and Jazz Echo.
UCJ Japan (a.k.a. UM-CLJZ)
This Universal Music Japan subsidiary formerly operated as two separate labels: Universal Classics[1] and Universal Jazz.[2]
Earlier divisions
UCJ (UK)
Universal Classics and Jazz was a division of the Universal Music Group based in London, United Kingdom.[3] The UCJ roster included Jamie Cullum, Aled Jones, Nicola Benedetti and Katherine Jenkins.[4]
At the time that Katherine Jenkins was signed to the label in 2003, she had signed the then-largest record deal in United Kingdom classical recording history, reportedly worth £1 million.[5]
The label group was dismantled in 2011 with the restructuring of Universal Music UK's classical operations, as well Universal Music Group International's greater restructuring of its classical labels. The dismantling of UCJ ensued the revival of Decca Records
External links
- – official site (UK)
- – official site (JP)
- Klassikakzente
- JazzEcho
References
- Universal Classics Japan Official Website Universal Music Japan, retrieved 2010-09-13^
- Universal Jazz Universal Music Japan, retrieved 2010-09-13^
- UCJ Eyes Brand, Synch Opportunities Billboard, 2008-11-18, retrieved 2008-12-13^