We have been recording, producing and distributing award winning CDs by talented Central New York Musicians since 1999. Our cataloge contains records by E.S.P, Frank Stagnitta, Anthony Joseph, Julie Falatico, and Kevin Dorsey.

UPCOMING PROJECTS

Wish by Frank Stagnitta

Jazz legend Frank Stagnitta has finished a CD of all new music. The record features new compositions penned over the last two years. Joining him are bassist Matthew Vacanti and drummer Karl Sterling

"Standard Edition Vol. II" by Frank Stagnitta

The second CD from a recent discovery of Frank Stagnitta's lost tapes

E.S.P. has a new line up. John Magnante on guitar, Brian Scherer on saxes, Karl Sterling on drums and Matthew Vacanti on Bass.

TIME'S UP! from E.S.P.

Our newest release is called TIMES UP! from Spider Records' flagship E.S.P.

E.S.P is the jazz group that launched Spider Records back in 1999. Since then, E.S.P. has released three other CDs. The first was self titled. In 2002 they finished "Well, We're Huge in Europe" and in 2004 "Uptown Express" hit the charts.

E.S.P. has spent most of 2008 composing and recording. The results have been rewarding. "I like all the E.S.P. records but I have to say, there is something special about this one." says bassist Matt Vacanti. Time's Up! features all original compositions. The sound of the band is contemporary jazz with a heavy straight ahead influence. Think Yellowjackets, Steps Ahead, meet hardbop.

Veteran jazzers Brian Scherer on sax and flute, Karl Sterling on drums and percussion, and Barry Blumenthal on piano join original members, Matthew Vacanti on bass and John Magnante on guitar. The result is a wonderful combination of contemporary grooves, Latin jazz, hard swinging bebop, and heartfelt balads.

Critics are already hailing Time's Up!

"Without hesitation, ESP is the Best Contemporary Jazz Group to emerge from Upstate New York since Spyro Gyra exploded on the National scene three decades ago. These guys are the real deal!"
- Frank Malfitano
founder & producer, Syracuse Jazz Fest
past producer, Detroit International Jazz Festival

"It has truly been worth the wait for this new ESP album because the band has taken their music to a whole new level this time around. The band does a great job blending innovative concepts and styles and each song forms its own narrative and conveys a rich musical conversation with the listener.
- Eric Cohen
WAER Jazz 88

"Karl and his musical colleagues Brian Scherer, John Magnante, Matthew Vacanti and Barry Blumenthal have created a CD that's rewarding to listen to. Whether this is an introduction to their music or a souvenir from a "live" gig, you will enjoy the music on this album!
Bravo, Karl and company."
- Peter Erskine

"ESP is talented and versatile. They mixed standards and originals to fill the square with very cool jazz."
- Mark Bialczak, THE POST STANDARD


"Time's Up is a fine piece of work that both contemporary fans and jazz purists can easily enjoy".
-Ron Jackson, SMOOTH JAZZ VIBES.com