GRP Celebrates 30th Anniversary with 2CD Set/Shows

Universal Music has released a two-CD compilation entitled GRP 30: The Digital Master Company 30th Anniversary.  GRP Records was founded by artists Dave Grusin and Larry Rosen and was often referred to as the Digital Master Company.  They were the first record company to adopt digital recording technology for all its releases, launch every release on CD world-wide, and one of the earliest to market itself as a lifestyle brand.  The albums will feature music from Dave Grusin, Lee Ritenour, Patti Austin, George Benson, Ramsey Lewis, Diane Schuur, Larry Carlton, Yellowjackets and Spyro Gyra, among others.  A special anniversary show will take place at the famed jazz club, the Blue Note in New York City on October 9-14.  The line-up includes GRP alumni Dave Grusin, Lee Ritenour, John Patitucci, Will Kennedy (Yellowjackets) and Diane Schuur.