MPS

MPS continued to be a pioneer as it explored around jazz's jagged edges. What began to work its way into the mainstream as "World Music" in the late 1980's had already found a home in the 1960's in the MPS recording series "Jazz Meets the World" by Joachim-Ernst Berendt. Clarinetist Tony Scott hooked up with Balinese musicians, pianist Irene Schweizer with musicians from India, and pianist George Gruntz got together with Arabic players. Then there are the legendary collaborations between US alto saxophonist John Handy and Indian sarod player Ali Akbar Khan, and the stylish recordings of Brazilian guitarist legend Baden Powell. Vibraphonist-marimba player Dave Pike became a favorite of MPS, enriching the label's groovy side with his Indian-influenced tonalities.

Registration numbers: HRB 76565 (W)

VAT numbers: DE209646060

Primary location: Hamburg Germany