Jazzman Records – Digging Deeper Since 1998

Founded by obsessive crate-diggers, Jazzman has carved out a reputation as the go-to label for rare and unreleased sides of spiritual jazz, deep funk, and soul that were once only whispered about on collectors’ forums.

Every reissue is sourced from original master tapes whenever possible, with meticulous remastering that preserves groove and grit. The label’s Holy Grail series has rescued impossibly scarce private-press gems, while compilations like Spiritual Jazz have unearthed transcendent improvisations from forgotten corners of the world. Each release is accompanied by liner notes rich in provenance, session details, and pressing minutiae—catnip for anyone who can tell a Monarch delta from an RCA Hollywood stamp.

Jazzman isn’t about the obvious titles—it’s about unearthing those impossible-to-find slabs of wax that tell the hidden story of 20th century Black music.