Maple Shade Recordings?

They are really exceptional. Pierre uses a very purist approach to recording and tries to get as natural a sound as possible. The Clifford Jordan jazz recording "Live at Ethyls" (sp.?) is great. The Blues recording "Preaching the Blues" which I think is now part of a two record set, is one of my demo records. He records local talent in the DC area, I had never heard of them either but the ones I have are great.

The problem is that big artists get the "Commercial" treatment as far as sound is concerned. I know Pierre and I am sure he would love to do famous artists but where is the money up front coming from? Stockfisch is another label to look at: Chris Jones "Roadhouses and Automobiles" is excellent. Sells so well [LOL] I had to order mine from Germany. Also Yarlung records if you like Classical.