Apollo Records
Apollo Records, founded 1944: jazz artists and albums on the label.
Artists on Apollo Records
Dinah Washington
1924–1963 · American singer (1924-1963)
Coleman Hawkins
1904–1969 · American jazz saxophonist (1904–1969)
Earl Hines
1903–1983 · American jazz pianist (1903–1983)
Erroll Garner
1921–1977 · American jazz pianist and composer (1921–1977)
Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis
1922–1986 · American saxophonist (1922–1986)
Champion Jack Dupree
1909–1992 · American blues pianist (1910–1992)
Illinois Jacquet
1922–2004 · American jazz tenor saxophonist (1922–2004)
Charlie Barnet
1913–1991 · American saxophonist, composer, bandleader (1913-1991)
Pete Johnson
1904–1967 · American boogie-woogie and jazz pianist (1904–1967)
Tiny Grimes
1916–1989 · American jazz and R&B guitarist (1916–1989)
Georgie Auld
1919–1990 · Canadian jazz musician (1919-1990)
Red Allen
1908–1967 · American jazz musician, band leader (1908–1967)
Wynonie Harris
1915–1969 · American blues singer (1915–1969)
Connee Boswell
1907–1976 · American musician (1907–1976)
Hot Lips Page
1908–1954 · American jazz musician (1908–1954)
Arnett Cobb
1918–1989 · American jazz tenor saxophonist (1918-1989)
Charles Thompson
1918–2016 · American jazz pianist (1918–2016)
Ray Eberle
1919–1979 · American singer (1919–1979)
Babs Gonzales
1919–1980 · American singer (1919–1980)
Willie Bryant
1908–1964 · American singer (1908–1964)
John Kirby
1908–1952 · American jazz bassist (1908–1952)
Bea Booze
1920–1986 · American musician (1920–1986)
Duke Henderson
1925–1972 · American blues shouter and jazz singer
Label profile
Also appears as "Apollo" only.
Formed in New York City in 1944 by Ike and Bess Berman, with Hy Siegel and Sam Schneider. The label recorded rhythm and blues, gospel, jazz, doowop, and popular music.
Purchased in '62 by . In January 1963, took over the operation and distribution while Apollo still retained its own label identity.
For unofficial releases, please use .
Profile from Discogs (CC0)