Storyville Records was founded over 50 years ago by the late great Karl Knudsen.

Considered by many to be the Blue Note of Europe, the label has recorded some of the most influential and creative jazz and blues players in the world.  With a list too numerous to mention, a few selected highlights would be:
 
 

JAZZ: Thelonious Monk Dexter Gordon Woody Herman Louis Armstrong Billie Holiday Earl Hines Duke Ellington Charlie Parker Stan Getz Gene Krupa Miles Davis

BLUES: Champion Jack Dupree Sonny Boy Williamson Memphis Slim Snooks Eaglin Jimmy Dawkins Big Bill Broonzy Otis Spann Big Joe Williams Lonnie Johnson Eddie Clearwater

In 1998, Knudsen decided to branch out with a full roster label in the United States.  The first signing for this endeavor was blues/jazz guitarist and producer Barry Levenson.  Because of Levenson's expertise, experience and production talents, Knudsen hired him to do A&R and producing for the label.

The first signings were tenor saxophone legend Elliott Chavers, Delta guitar wizard Jake Matson, and the incredible blues stylist Jake Sampson.  With many new releases planned for the future plus re-releasing of old classic masters, Storyville will be an important part of the rich, ongoing blues tradition.