Mike Bartlett

Mike Bartlett

Jazz & Folk Expert
Born in South London, migrated north of the river to pursue an idealistic career playing the saxophone, then defected to the other side of the business, joining Warner Music in 2000. Worked through the ranks before jumping ship to Proper, then on to Sony before joining Universal.

In charge of new releases from our US label partners Concord, Verve and Rounder plus other international priorities, and compilations. Roster includes Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss, Christian Scott, Dave Holland, John Scofield, Nathaniel Rateliff, Delta Spirit.

Current favourite musicians (not in order or genre) - Grizzly Bear, John Surman, Dave Holland, Gal Costa, Four Tet, Miles Davis, Orbital, Johnny Cash, Jay Shepheard, Kraftwerk, Bonobo, Minnie Riperton.

Current favourite authors (not in order of reading) - Iain Sinclair, Paul Auster, JG Ballard, John Niven, Margaret Atwood.

Current favourite vegetables (not in season) - Butternut Squash, Asparagus, Jerusalem Artichoke, Avocado, Rocket.

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