Universal Classics and Jazz
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Universal Classics and Jazz (UCJ) is the name of two record label divisions of the Universal Music Group
.
and is marketed under websites called Klassik Akzente and Jazz Echo.
based in London
, United Kingdom
. The UCJ roster included Jamie Cullum
, Aled Jones
, Nicola Benedetti
and until recently, Katherine Jenkins
.
At the time that Katherine Jenkins
was signed to the label in 2003, she had signed the then largest record deal in United Kingdom classical recording history, reportedly worth £1 million.
The label group was dismantled in 2011 with the restructuring of Universal Music UK's classical operations, as well Universal Music Group International's greater restructuring of its classical labels. The dismantling of UCJ ensued the revival of Decca Records
in the UK, under the instigation of Max Hole
, the newly appointed COO
of Universal Music Group International.
Universal Music Group
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.
UCJ Germany
Universal Music Classics & Jazz (Germany) is a division of Universal Music GermanyGermany
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and is marketed under websites called Klassik Akzente and Jazz Echo.
UCJ Japan
This Universal Music Japan subsidiary operates as two separate labels: Universal Classics and Universal Jazz.UCJ (UK)
Universal Classics and Jazz was a division of the Universal Music GroupUniversal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
based in London
London
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, United Kingdom
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. The UCJ roster included Jamie Cullum
Jamie Cullum
Jamie Cullum is an English pop and jazz-pop singer-songwriter. Though he is primarily a vocalist/pianist he also accompanies himself on other instruments including guitar and drums. Since April 2010, he has been presenting a weekly jazz show on BBC Radio 2, broadcast on Tuesdays from 19:00.- Early...
, Aled Jones
Aled Jones
Aled Jones is a Welsh singer and television/radio personality, broadcaster and television presenter who first came to fame as a treble...
, Nicola Benedetti
Nicola Benedetti
- Early life and the Yehudi Menuhin School :Benedetti was born in West Kilbride, North Ayrshire to an Italian father and a Scottish mother. She started to learn the violin at the age of four...
and until recently, Katherine Jenkins
Katherine Jenkins
Katherine Jenkins is a Welsh mezzo-soprano. She is a classical-popular crossover singer who performs across a spectrum of operatic arias, popular songs, musical theatre and hymns.-Early life and education:...
.
At the time that Katherine Jenkins
Katherine Jenkins
Katherine Jenkins is a Welsh mezzo-soprano. She is a classical-popular crossover singer who performs across a spectrum of operatic arias, popular songs, musical theatre and hymns.-Early life and education:...
was signed to the label in 2003, she had signed the then largest record deal in United Kingdom classical recording history, reportedly worth £1 million.
The label group was dismantled in 2011 with the restructuring of Universal Music UK's classical operations, as well Universal Music Group International's greater restructuring of its classical labels. The dismantling of UCJ ensued the revival of Decca Records
Decca Records
Decca Records began as a British record label established in 1929 by Edward Lewis. Its U.S. label was established in late 1934; however, owing to World War II, the link with the British company was broken for several decades....
in the UK, under the instigation of Max Hole
Max Hole
Max Hole is chief operating officer of UMGI since 1 July 2010. As head of central functions at UMGI's headquarters in London, he is also responsible for operations in territories and regions worldwide...
, the newly appointed COO
Chief operating officer
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of Universal Music Group International.