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Musicians are like anyone else: They want to work with people they like, get paid for what they do, and make something they can be proud of. As professional New York musicians, Jordan McLean and Amir Ziv had made lots of music they were proud of and knew there was much more to come. At the same time they were tired of signing over their rights to record companies, so they asked the question: Why not start their own record company? “Everyone told us we were nuts,” Ziv said. They turned to a friend and mentor for advice. Jac Holzman knew a...

Jordan McLean In a 30 year career as a concert and recording artist, trumpeter/composer/bandleader/arranger and producer Jordan McLean has worked with musical artists from across the musical spectrum, including: Charter member and featured soloist of the Grammy-nominated Antibalas, joining the band on the second show in May 1998. He has recorded 7 albums, numerous EPs and performed well over 1000 concerts with the band in 30 countries and 45 US states. Performances with Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and other chart-topping pop music stars include David Byrne, Steven Tyler, Paul Simon, Barry Gibb, Sinead O’Connor, Billy Gibbons, Michael MacDonald,...

Below is a partial list of Jordan McLean's performances, both on tour and as a New York-based artist. Since the pandemic McLean has toured in limited fashion, focusing on in-town residencies at essential NYC venues such as Nublu, Bar Lunatico and the Bitter End.  In addition while serving as Associate Director of Programming, he curated and produced nearly 100 concerts at Fotografiska New York from 2019-2024.   SELECTED INVITED PERFORMANCES 2025  Performer: Relix Magazine 50th Anniversary, Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn, NY January 15 2024  Music Director: Marni/Dev Hynes/GQ Creativity Awards, New York, NY April 12 2023 Bandleader, Armo: Paul McCartney Carnegie...

Amir and Jordan continue to strive towards a more true musical voice with every day, every new band, every new album.

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