Kokopelli Records was a record label established by jazz flautist

Herbie Mann Herbert Jay Solomon (April 16, 1930 – July 1, 2003), known by his stage name Herbie Mann, was an American jazz flute player and important early practitioner of world music. Early in his career, he also played tenor saxophone and clarinet (incl ...

and Jim Geisler in 1994. Other than Mann's recordings, Kokopelli releases included

David "Fathead" Newman David "Fathead" Newman (February 24, 1933 – January 20, 2009) was an American jazz and rhythm-and-blues saxophonist, who made numerous recordings as a session musician and leader, but is best known for his work as a sideman on seminal 1950s and ...

Jimmy Rowles James George Hunter (August 19, 1918 – May 28, 1996), known professionally as Jimmy Rowles (sometimes spelled Jimmie Rowles), was an American jazz pianist, vocalist, and composer. As a bandleader and accompanist, he explored multiple styles in ...

, and April Barrows. Mann had previously established Embryo Records while working for

Atlantic Records Atlantic Recording Corporation (simply known as Atlantic Records) is an American record label founded in October 1947 by Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson. Over its first 20 years of operation, Atlantic earned a reputation as one of the most i ...

Discography

* 1994: ''Deep Pocket'' –

* 1994: ''Opalescence'' – Herbie Mann * 1994: ''Lilac Time'' –

* 1994: ''Mr. Gentle Mr. Cool: A Tribute to Duke Ellington'' –

Ron Carter Ronald Levin Carter (born May 4, 1937) is an American jazz double bassist. His appearances on 2,221 recording sessions make him the most-recorded jazz bassist in history. He has won three Grammy awards, and is also a cellist who has recorded nu ...

Lewis Nash Lewis Nash (born December 30, 1958) is an American jazz drummer. According to ''Modern Drummer'' magazineNashhas one of the longest discographies in jazz and has played on over 400 records, earning him the honor of Jazz's Most Valuable Player ...

* 1994: ''I'll Be Seeing You'' – Bobby Myhre * 1995: ''Peace Pieces'' – Herbie Mann * 1995: ''Black Orpheus'' –

Trio da Paz Trio da Paz is a Brazilian jazz group formed in 1986 that consists of Romero Lubambo on guitar, Nilson Matta Nilson Matta is a Brazilian bassist and composer. He has been based in New York City since 1985. He is also known for his work with ...

* 1995: ''Blue River'' –

Steve Barta Steve Barta (born December 25, 1953) is an American Brazilian jazz pianist, author, educator, composer, arranger, producer. Steve has performed and recorded with Al Jarreau, Hubert Laws, Herbie Mann, Dori Caymmi, B.B. King Riley B. King (Septe ...

* 1996: ''Edward Simon'' – Edward Simon * 1996: ''Under Woodstock Moon'' – David "Fathead" Newman * 1995: '' The Planet Is Alive...Let it Live!'' –

Sarah Vaughan Sarah Lois Vaughan (March 27, 1924 – April 3, 1990) was an American jazz singer. Nicknamed "Sassy" and "Jazz royalty, The Divine One", she won two Grammy Awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, and was nominated for a total of nine ...

* 1995: ''Urban Renewel'' –

Bobby Watson Robert Michael Watson Jr. (born August 23, 1953), known professionally as Bobby Watson, is an American saxophonist, composer, and educator. Music career Watson was born in Lawrence, Kansas, United States, and grew up in Kansas City, Kansas. He ...

* 1996: ''Dark Hero'' – Sam Riney * 1995: ''Storyteller'' – Ricardo Silveira * 1996: ''Bop N Blues'' –

Cornell Dupree Cornell Luther Dupree (December 19, 1942 – May 8, 2011) was an American jazz and R&B guitarist. He worked at various times with Aretha Franklin, Bill Withers, Donny Hathaway, King Curtis and Steve Gadd, appeared on David Letterman,

* 1995: ''River Wide'' – Brasilia * 1996: ''Facing Wes'' –

Ronald Muldrow Ronald Muldrow (February 2, 1949 in Chicago – January 31, 2007 in Los Angeles) was a soul jazz and hard bop jazz guitarist. As an emerging jazz guitarist in the early 1970s, Muldrow connected with soul-jazz saxophonist Eddie Harris and contrib ...

* 1996: ''Portrait of Silk Thread'' by Dutch Jazz Orchestra * 1997: ''Nic Nacs'' – Nicolas Bearde * 1998: ''Steppin Out'' – The Braxton Brothers * 1998: ''Sliding In'' – Pete McGuinness * 1998: ''Best Kept Secret'' by Positive ID Allmusic entry
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