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Jazz & Such Records began in 1973 by Wayman Everette Braxton (better known as Mr. Web). He was a saxophonist, who played in a number of jazz bands. He was growing tired of the labels that were currently promoting jazz music in the area. It seemed as if the labels thought there was no audience for a jazz only division. Mr. Web took some money and purchased a small office in the basement of the Holstead Building in downtown Southern Ivy. He converted the office into a studio with some money from a couple of friends. Within a week, he had recorded three albums for two bands and a saxophonist. He began selling the albums outside local jazz clubs and venues. The records sold like hotcakes. Mr. Web became a popular man on the Jazz circuit. More and more acts wanted to sign with Jazz & Such, but Mr. Web wanted to devote time to each act, so he only signed one or two acts a year. The label needed better distribution. It was hard for Mr. Web to keep selling tapes from the back of his car. He signed with WaDuke Distribution to get the music to the masses. It was a successful partnership. In 1980, Mr. Web moved to a bigger office space in the Holstead Building. In this office space, there was an office and two studios. The year of 1983 brought many changes for Jazz & Such. Mr. Web allowed more freedom for his acts by allowing them to use other writers and producers for the albums other than the staff writers and producers. He signed four acts that year. Jazz & Such was also bought out by K-3080 Entertainment. That meant an even greater audience for the music. In 1998, Jazz & Such Records suffered a great loss with the death of Mr. Web. He had an excellent home going celebration. It was an event for the ages. His son, Edmond Braxton became the president of the company. Ed, as he is called, has kept the founding tenants of the label. Only one or two acts are signed each year, giving the label a chance to work with and grow the new artists. The music has become better and more popular under Ed. Jazz & Such has continued to grow and will continue to grow.
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