Aladdin Records

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Aladdin Records

Aladdin Records was a record company and label founded in Los Angeles in 1945[1] by brothers Eddie and Leo Mesner. It was originally called Philo Records before changing its name in 1946.[2]

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Aladdin Records
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1952 Aladdin record
Parent companyUniversal Music Group
Founded1945 (1945)
FounderEddie Mesner
Leo Mesner
Defunct1961 (1961)
StatusDefunct
GenreJazz, blues
Country of originU.S.
LocationLos Angeles, California
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Aladdin was known for jazz, rhythm and blues,[2] and rock music. Some albums were released on the company's short-lived Jazz: West imprint.[3] Aladdin Records launched several subsidiary labels such as Score (1948), Intro (1950), 7-11 (1952), Ultra (1955), Jazz: West (1955), and Lamp (1956). In addition to recording in Los Angeles, many Aladdin recordings were produced by Cosimo Matassa in New Orleans.

Aladdin's first album was by Lester Young. Other musicians on the roster included Ernie Andrews, Charles Brown, Thurston Harris, Maxwell Davis, Al Hibbler, Billie Holiday, Lynn Hope, Jimmy Liggins, Lightnin' Hopkins,[4] Red Nelson ("Mother Fuyer"),[5] and Illinois Jacquet. In 1961, Aladdin was sold to Imperial Records, which was acquired by Liberty Records. Capitol Records bought Liberty in 1979 and reissues appeared on Blue Note Records.[2]

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