Is It Jazz? Records

Is It Jazz? Records is a Norwegian record label dedicated to jazz and jazz-rock, established by the people behind the long-running progressive and experimental music label Karisma Records. The label's name reflects its mission: to provide a home for music that sits at the intersection of jazz, rock, and experimental sounds, particularly for artists whose work might otherwise fall between genre boundaries. Based in Norway, Is It Jazz? Records operates as a sister label to Karisma Records, leveraging the parent label's infrastructure and expertise in niche music markets. The label's roster includes artists such as Sex Magick Wizards, Red Kite, Bushman's Revenge, Soft Ffog, Datadyr, and Krokofant, spanning styles from punk jazz and joik to fusion jazz and jazz rock. Releases are available in multiple physical formats—vinyl, CD, cassette, box sets—as well as digital, and the label also offers merchandise and bundles through its online shop. News updates on the website highlight upcoming singles and albums, indicating an active release schedule. Is It Jazz? Records positions itself within the progressive and experimental music scene, catering to listeners who appreciate adventurous jazz-inflected music. While specific founding details and headquarters location are not publicly documented in the available sources, the label's connection to Karisma Records provides a clear lineage and industry context. The label continues to promote its artists and releases through its official website and social channels.

Is It Jazz? Records was established as a new label by the people behind Karisma Records, a Norwegian independent record company known for progressive and experimental music. The label's creation was motivated by a desire to explore the jazz territory that often intersects with progressive and experimental music, as stated on its website: "When one dabbles with progressive and experimental music, it’s easy to venture into the vast and scary jazz territory." While the exact founding year is not documented in the available sources, the label has been active in the 2020s, with news items dated 2026 announcing releases from artists such as Sex Magick Wizards. The label operates as a sister imprint to Karisma Records, sharing resources and industry connections. Its roster has grown to include several Norwegian and international acts in the jazz, jazz-rock, and fusion genres. The label continues to release music in various formats and maintains an online presence through its official website.

• Label founded by the team behind Karisma Records

• Sex Magick Wizards announce new album and single

• Sex Magick Wizards announce new single

• News: Serious Sax Shredding & Gnarly Bass Lines

A niche label for jazz and jazz-rock, backed by the team behind Karisma Records, targeting fans of progressive and experimental music.

• Sex Magick Wizards

  Punk Jazz / Joik artist on the label

• Red Kite

  Jazz Rock artist on the label

• Bushman's Revenge

  Jazz Rock artist on the label

• Soft Ffog

  Fusion Jazz artist on the label

• Datadyr

  Jazz Rock artist on the label

• Krokofant

  Fusion Jazz artist on the label

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