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Delmark Records

Delmark Records is an American jazz and blues independent record label. The label originated in 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri, as Delmar, when owner, and founder, Bob Koester released a recording of the Windy City Six, a traditional jazz group, under the Delmar imprint.

Delmark Records

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Delmark Records
Founded
1953
Headquarters
United States

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