Founded by producer, musician Jean Martin in 2002, Barnyard Records has to date issued more than 40 albums spanning many idioms. After releasing the first Barnyard Release The Jean Martin Trio at the Farm , (January 2003) Jean quickly realized the need for the label in this country and it's importance to expand internationally. The labels idea is to release quality recordings, on all levels – from musicianship, production and engineering to cover art. It is the concept for many projects to bring forth talents that our unique and creative from any source of inspiration.
Barnyard Records produces music by some of Canada's finest musicians and their collaborators from elsewhere in the US and abroad who work creatively within and across numerous musical styles. This year, our 10th anniversary, we will be releasing 10 new Albums (to date) including:
Ryan Driver Quintet - the music of Steven Parkinson (our first Barnyard Records Vinyl release)
Nick Fraser with NY Saxophonist Tony Malaby - towns and villages
Martin Lozano Lewis Wiens and Duncan - at canterbury
Martin and Haynes - the music of a Calgary keyboard museum NMC
Organ Balloon - oh daddy
Drumheller - drumheller
10th anniversary Barnyard Drama - Christmas Singalong Vol. 10
"I always believe that a record should be a piece of art..."
Jean Martin’s Farm - Exclaim Article By David Dacks
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