Jimmy Jazz Records is a Polish independent record label from

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music artists. The label issues its own zine Garaż. Aside from records, Jimmy Jazz sells clothes and other merchandise connected with the music it promotes.

History

Jimmy Jazz Records was started by Zdzisław Jodko, who had previously run Rock'n'Roller record label. Most of the bands who released their albums under Rock'n'Roller continued to co-operate with Jimmy Jazz Records.

Artists

The Analogs The Analogs are a Polish people, Polish street punk band. Originating in Szczecin, they have been successful on the local and international punk rock scene with hundreds of concerts played across Europe as well as musical releases in Poland, Rus ...

* Anarchol *

Anti Dread Anti Dread is a Polish punk rock band playing since 2003. According to band's members the name means simply that none of them wear dreadlocks. Style Anti Dread play melodic punk rock music, similar in style to that originating from the 1970s. The ...

* Bang Bang (Polish band) * The Cuffs * Dumbs *

The Headhunters The Headhunters was an American jazz fusion band formed by Herbie Hancock in 1973. The group fused jazz, funk, and rock music. History and band name Hancock had grown dissatisfied with his prior band, Mwandishi, and wanted to make a band with ...

* Karcer * Power Girls * Boy Come Men * Stars * Black & Red * Girlz68

Former artists

This includes artists whose records were released by Rock'n'Roller label, the predecessor of Jimmy Jazz records. * Bazooka Service * Beerzone * Dr Cycos * The Hunkies

Compilations

*''Punks, Skins & Rudeboys Now!'' - a series of CDs accompanying Garaż zine. *'' Prowadź Mnie Ulico'', 2004 *'' Prowadź Mnie Ulico Vol. 2'', 2005 *'' Tribute to Partia'', 2006 *'' Prowadź Mnie Ulico Vol. 3'', 2006 *'' Prowadź Mnie Ulico Vol. 4'', 2007 *'' One Race - Human Race. Music Against Racism: Part 2'', 2021 re-release (original release in 1998 on the label )

References

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Jimmy Jazz Records
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