Alma Records
Alma Records is an independent record label founded in November 1992 that discovers and develops original artists.
Last updated September 16, 2026
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Overview
Alma Records is an independent record label. Its founder, a bassist, producer, arranger and composer, states that he opened his own record company in November of 1992 to produce quality material by quality artists, and chose the name "Alma", which means "soul". The label describes itself as discovering and developing new and original artists who choose not to be compromised by the demands of an obsessively commercial music industry, and states that its catalogue is available around the world via licensing deals with labels such as Universal, eOne, edel, JVC, Proper, Perleberg, Pony Canyon, Gallo, EMI, Scorpio, Sony and Warner.
History
Alma Records was opened in November of 1992 by its founder, who describes himself as a recognized bassist, producer, arranger and composer. He states that he created a record label that looks for the "feel" in a song and its performer, and not just the formula, and chose the name "Alma", which means "soul". The label describes itself as discovering and developing new and original artists who choose not to be compromised by the demands of an obsessively commercial music industry, and states that its roster's work is available around the world via licensing deals with kindred labels such as Universal, eOne, edel, JVC, Proper, Perleberg, Pony Canyon, Gallo, EMI, Scorpio, Sony and Warner. It further states that, with a solid business foundation and international respect in place, the label will be augmenting its strengths via more direct artist signings and development, licensing deals - foreign and domestic, increased marketing and promotions, and a film music division.
Products and positioning
An independent label that looks for the "feel" in a song and its performer rather than the formula, and develops artists who choose not to be compromised by the demands of an obsessively commercial music industry.
Monkey House Friday Special Limited Collector's Edition
Monkey House Crashbox
Atlantic Jazz Collective Seascape (feat. Norma Winstone & Joe LaBarbera)
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