diving duck recordings was founded in 2004, as an independent British jazz label for the contemporary scene. With eight critically-acclaimed albums to our credit, our mission is to produce music that represents the great diversity and musicality represented by the current UK jazz scene.



What's News :

: Make Believe, the new album from The Jim Mullen Organ Trio, featuring Stan Sulzmann is now available from Jazzcds.co.uk. Further information is on the jazzcds page, along with samples. Or it is available direct from Diving Duck for £ 10 (inc. P&P).

: In April last year we recorded 4 nights of Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club resident band, The James Pearson Trio (appearing at the club incorporated in the Ronnie Scott's All-Stars), from which we have 2 CDs worth of great music. Samples will be available here very soon!

: Matthew Ford performed his show "The Good Life", a tribute to Tony Bennett to a sell-out audience at Ronnie Scott's, London, on Monday 25th August. Matt is also busy guesting with major orchestras with conductor John Wilson. More info on Matt's dates here. See Matt on Youtube.

: Don't forget, our piano star James Pearson is the Musical Director at Ronnie's, and can be seen there most nights with the house band or accompanying guest artists. www.ronniescotts.co.uk