“And you cashed the check? Well, you’re screwed!”
This is the (abbreviated!) story of how I became the CEO of PARMA Recordings, a company representing the work of thousands of artists on our labels, with a GRAMMY-winning staff of dozens across the globe, a company which since 2008 has paid and employed literally thousands of musicians for recording projects, which has done pro bono and philanthropic work to create new opportunities not just for our own artists but for the market as a whole – all with the goal of making great music in a responsible way.
PARMA News
“And you cashed the check? Well, you’re screwed!”
This is the (abbreviated!) story of how I became the CEO of PARMA Recordings, a company representing the work of thousands of artists on our labels, with a GRAMMY-winning staff of dozens across the globe, a company which since 2008 has paid and employed literally thousands of musicians for recording projects, which has done pro bono and philanthropic work to create new opportunities not just for our own artists but for the market as a whole – all with the goal of making great music in a responsible way.
Artist Experience: Stuart Weber
Stuart Weber, guitar virtuoso and a true “Western original” (The Denver Post), already had a passion-filled, prolific career behind him when he came to PARMA. The road ahead for the ...
We Remember: Pianist Bunny Beck
Few musicians have broken into the industry and established a prestigious reputation after multiple careers in non-music related professions. In Bunny Beck’s case, this transition happened by accident. “I never ...
Interviews
The Inside Story: Jeffrey Bowen and MIND & MACHINE VOL. 3
MIND & MACHINE VOLUME THREE offers a new look into the Ravello Records series of electro-acoustic and electronic music lauded by critics as “interesting and captivating” (Cinemusical). This latest ...
The Inside Story: Mark John McEncroe and FANFARE SUITE
FANFARE SUITE, the latest from composer Mark John McEncroe and Navona Records, features six pieces originally scored for full orchestra on McEncroe’s 2015 album Affirmations & Aspirations. Now, with ...
The Inside Story: Jonathan Badger and PIANO QUARTETS
Composer and guitarist Jonathan Badger presents his newest album, PIANO QUARTETS, on Ravello Records. This EP of works for piano and saxophone trio is the artist’s first leap into ...
Recording Sessions
Recording at Home and Overseas: March Session Recap
In a stark contrast to the sudden halt of operations last March, this month has been filled with exciting collaborations and recording sessions across the globe. From sessions spanning Europe, ...
February Session Recap and Live Stream Collaborations
February can sometimes get a bad rap. It’s the shortest month of the year, the excitement of the holidays long gone, and spring is still a distant reality for ...
A Split Second Science: January Session Recap and Remote Recording
On January 18, 2021, we kicked off our first recording sessions of the year with our friends at Oktaven Audio outside of New York City. The task: record works ...
Experiences
Artist Experience: Stuart Weber
Stuart Weber, guitar virtuoso and a true “Western original” (The Denver Post), already had a passion-filled, prolific career behind him when he came to PARMA. The road ahead for the ...
The Artists and Sounds of Tomorrow: PARMA’s Call for Scores
Working with composers in the 21st Century connects one with inspiring people–a fact which we can attest to, in particular through our dozens of Calls for Scores initiatives. Over the ...
Releasing Digital Music: Then, Now, and Looking Forward
Throughout history, humans have progressed through the process of improvement. We’re always on the hunt for the most effective, efficient solutions. In the world of music, we’ve gone from ...
Performances
PARMA Music Festival Announces Virtual Event Series
We all could use something to look forward to right now. For artists and music enthusiasts, PARMA Music Festival has just the ticket. On Tuesday, October 20 at 1 PM ...
Dan Brown’s Wild Symphony to Receive World Premiere Performance in Zagreb this October
It’s official—the music of #1 New York Times bestselling author Dan Brown’s best-selling Wild Symphony will come roaring to life onstage at the Croatian National Theater in Zagreb on ...
PARMA Presents: MOTO VIRTUO, An Online Benefit Concert
Streaming Live Moto Virtuo Saturday, May 9 @ 2 PM EDT A celebrated soloist, contemporary composers, and an artist-led charitable cause for musicians impacted by ...
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