Inner Circle Music
| Company type | Independent |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music, Record label |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Greg Osby |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
Area served | International |
Key people | Greg Osby (Founder) |
| Products | Jazz music recordings |
| Website | www |
Inner Circle Music is a jazz record label based in the United States, established in 2007 by saxophonist and entrepreneur Greg Osby following his release of 15 albums with Blue Note Records. Headquartered in New York City, the label emphasizes artist-driven projects from a variety of international musicians, embodying a business approach that prioritizes artistic autonomy and a collaborative community ethos.
The label debuted with Osby’s album 9 Levels in 2008. Since its inception, Inner Circle Music has expanded its catalog to include more than 100 releases, gaining a competitive edge through its carefully selected artist lineup and the visionary leadership of Osby.
Among the artists represented by Inner Circle are notable figures such as Melissa Aldana, João Barradas, Ran Blake, Juan Garcia-Herreros, Petros Klampanis, Logan Richardson, Kavita Shah, Yuhan Su, Gabriel Vicéns, and James Weidman. This varied roster aligns with the label’s focus on delivering innovative and genuine jazz experiences to discerning listeners.
Recognized within the industry as an influential independent entity, Inner Circle Music supports business expansion by cultivating emerging musicians and managing their international reach. The label stands as an example of a successful startup in the jazz sector, driven by a clear strategy that balances creative integrity with market impact.
Discography
| Title | Release date | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Levels | 2008 | Greg Osby |
| Prologue | 2008 | Michael Pinto |
| Ethos | 2008 | Logan Richardson |
| Blueprint | 2008 | Lauren Sevian |
| Praia | 2008 | Sara Serpa |
| Dead Reckoning | 2008 | Jacob Yoffee |
| Day One | 2008 | Meilana Gillard |
| Three Worlds | 2009 | James Weidman |
| Go+ | 2010 | Jangeun Bae |
| Art of Contrabass Guitar | 2010 | Snow Owl |
| Quare | 2010 | André Matos |
| Dreams | 2010 | Yukari |
| Camera Obscura | 2010 | Ran Blake and Sara Serpa |
| Wake Up, Fall Asleep | 2010 | Jangeun Bae |
| Free Fall | 2010 | Melissa Aldana |
| Math Or Magic | 2010 | Evan Weiss |
| Ruminations | 2011 | Jason Yeager |
| Contextual | 2011 | Petros Klampanis |
| Mobile | 2011 | Sara Serpa |
| Flying Alone | 2011 | Yuhan Su |
| To Journal Square | 2012 | Russell Kirk |
| Organized Memories | 2011 | Ben Azar |
| Dear Abbey (The Music Of Abbey Lincoln) | 2012 | Teri Roiger |
| Girl From Queens | 2012 | Camille Gainer |
| Septagon | 2012 | Blake Meister |
| Second Cycle | 2012 | Melissa Aldana |
| Love's Last Lullaby | 2013 | Christian Li |
| Truth And Actuality | 2013 | The Aperturistic Trio |
| Normas | 2013 | Snow Owl |
| Lucid Dreamer | 2013 | Simona Premazzi |
| October Feeling | 2014 | James Weidman |
| Dream House | 2014 | Alex Lore |
| I Remember You | 2014 | John Menegon |
| Cimarrón | 2014 | Jorge Vistel |
| Primavera | 2014 | Sara Serpa and André Matos |
| Visions | 2014 | Kavita Shah |
| Affirmation | 2014 | Jason Yeager |
| Optics | 2014 | Alice Ricciardi |
| iRESI | 2015 | Carlos Averhoff Jr. |
| Minor Dispute | 2015 | Petros Klampanis |
| Selective Amnesia | 2015 | Adam Larson |
| Days | 2015 | Gabriel Vicéns |
| Roots | 2015 | Tomoko Omura |
| Pasos | 2015 | Maikel Vistel |
| La terra dei ciclopi | 2016 | Sade Farida |
| Mediterrana (Goddess Of Light) | 2016 | Lefteris Kordis |
| A Room Of One's Own | 2016 | Yuhan Su |
| The Blue Road | 2016 | Snow Owl |
| More Figs And Blue Things | 2016 | Alex Lore |