Jack Kapp
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Jack Kapp was a record company executive with Brunswick Records
who founded Decca Records
in 1934. After his death, his brother Dave Kapp took over American Decca. Dave Kapp later founded Kapp Records
, based in New York.
Brunswick Records
Brunswick Records is a United States based record label. The label is currently distributed by E1 Entertainment.-From 1916:Records under the "Brunswick" label were first produced by the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company...
who founded 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 1934. After his death, his brother Dave Kapp took over American Decca. Dave Kapp later founded Kapp Records
Kapp Records
Kapp Records was an independent record label started in 1954 by David Kapp, brother of Jack Kapp . David Kapp founded his own label after stints with Decca Records and RCA Victor Records. Kapp licensed its records to London Records for release in the UK.In 1967, David Kapp sold his label to MCA Inc...
, based in New York.
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