Job Type Full-time Description Job Summary The Vice President of Medical Wellness Programming is responsible for actively managing the overall operations of the medical memberships and programs for all the clubs owned and/or managed by Legacy Management Group.This strategic position plans, directs, coordinates, and supervises all aspects of the department. [57] The deal marked the start of a successful eight-year association between the two labels, giving Stax access to Atlantic's promotions and distribution. 1 again in MarchApril 1952 with "5-10-15 Hours". Cotillion also released the triple-albums soundtrack of the Woodstock festival film in 1970. Barry, Thomas (September 9, 1969). 2013 to Present - Greenberg forms new EDM label with partners from Ibiza, Spain. So significant was Brown's success to Atlantic that the label became known colloquially as "The House That Ruth Built". By 1958, relations between Abramson and his partners had broken down; in December 1958 a $300,000 buy-out was arranged; his stock was split between Nesuhi Ertegun and Abramson's ex-wife Miriam, who had in the meantime remarried to music publisher Freddy Bienstock (later the owner of the Carlin Music / Chappell Music publishing empire). [2] Craig Kallman is the chairman of Atlantic. The market for these records exploded during late 1953 and early 1954 as R&B hits crossed over to the mainstream (i.e. In 1961, he left the label, returned to Los Angeles, and founded Philles Records with Lester Sill. When interviewed in 1990 for Ertegun's biography, Wexler declined to discuss the matter, but Ertegun claimed these negotiations were a plan to buy him out. Although Leiber considered dropping the matter, Stoller pressed Atlantic for payment. Atlantic Records was founded in September 1947 in New York City and incorporated in October 1947 with Abramson as president, Etregun vice-president in charge A&R, production and promotion. Ertegun remained friendly with Bobby Darin, who returned to Atlantic in 1966. Location. 2 on the pop chart. When released in February 1949,[5] it became Atlantic's first hit, selling 400,000 copies, and reached No. The single was issued in August 1962 and became the biggest instrumental hit of the year, reaching No. By 1956 the 45 had surpassed the 78 in sales for singles. 1986 - Greenberg is named President of MGM/United Artists. Although the group didn't use this version, it guided them in their subsequent production. Lanre Gaba has been promoted to Co-President, Black Music for Atlantic Records. [41] Miriam recalled, "I would deal with people there who were not really comfortable with women in business, sowe would do business very quickly and get it over with."[42]. 4), "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" (Soul No. Cotillion's catalog quickly expanded to include progressive rock, folk-rock, gospel, jazz and comedy. At that time, Wexler was Vice President of Atlantic Records, and was the producer of Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, Dr. John, and many others. [5] Joel Dorn became Nesuhi's assistant after his successful production of Hubert Laws' album The Laws of Jazz.[37][38]. [19], Recording engineer and producer Tom Dowd played a crucial role in Atlantic's success. In 1944, brothers Nesuhi and Ahmet Ertegun remained in the United States when their mother and sister returned to Turkey after the death of their father Munir Ertegun, Turkey's first ambassador to the U.S. He was also alienated from the "rockoid" white acts that were quickly becoming the label's most profitable commodities and dispirited by the rapidly waning fortunes of the black acts he had championed, such as Ben E. King and Solomon Burke. 1, Pop No. 1988 - Greenberg was asked to return to Atlantic Records as President of Atco Records, which was Atlantic's other label based in California. Ertegun denied this was intentional. He was credited with improving the production, packaging, and originality of Atlantic's LPs. He is currently working with Ricch on his second studio album as well as A&Ring the new album from Ty Dolla . 1969 - When Atlantic's parent company, Warner Bros-Seven Arts was sold to Kinney Services (Predecessor to Warner Communications in 1969, Greenberg was announced General Manager of Atlantic Records. white) audience. 1967 - Jerry Wexler asked Greenberg to become his personal assistant at Atlantic Records. According to the International Herald Tribune, "More than half of its music sales in the United States are now from digital products like downloads on iTunes and ring tones for cellphones", doing so "without seeing as steep of a decline in compact disc sales as the rest of the industry."[93]. Wexler oversaw production himself at Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Currently serving as Vice President of A&R at Atlantic Records in New York. Abramson had worked as a part-time A&R manager/producer for Al Green at the jazz label National Records, signing Big Joe Turner and Billy Eckstine. From Ertegun he learned how to treat musicians.[73]. [26] He had been living in Los Angeles for several years and had intermittent contact with his younger brother. Look Smart Article[permanent dead link] Satellite was renamed Stax after the owners, Stewart and Axton. But when Ertegun offered him another chance, the result was "Splish Splash", which Darin had written in 12 minutes. 21 albums were released simultaneously in 1965,[45][46] all of them shown on the back cover of their releases. This concert, which was almost 13 hours in length, featured performances by a large number of their artists and included reunions of some rock legends like Led Zeppelin and Crosby, Stills, and Nash (being David Crosby's first full band performance since being released from prison). 2 after spending almost six months on the Billboard R&B chart although McGhee himself earned just $10 for the session. Price previously served as senior vice president of Business and Legal Affairs at 10K Projects, an independent record label. Atlantic was one of the first labels to record in stereo; many of the tapes that were lost were stereo 'alternates' recorded in the late 1940s and 1950s (which Atlantic routinely taped simultaneously with the mono versions until the 1960s) as well as almost all of the 8-track multitrack masters recorded by Tom Dowd in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1990 Ertegun remarked, "The president of RCA at the time had been extensively quoted in Variety damning R&B music as immoral. Moving up the promo ranks, she was appointed Vice President of National Promotion in 1988 and Senior Vice President two years later. [2], In 2006, the label denied "Weird Al" Yankovic permission to release "You're Pitiful", a parody of James Blunt's "You're Beautiful", despite Blunt's approval. The brothers were fans of jazz and rhythm & blues, amassing a collection of over 15,000 78 RPM records. Lance Gross Dallas Martin, the Atlantic Records A&R executive whose successes include records by Roddy Ricch and Meek Mill, has been promoted to executive vice president of A&R at. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. His recordings for Atlantic and Stax influenced pop music. Passengers on the new route will travel aboard Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft configured . . My early years began with the Rolling Stones, Bette Midler, Abba, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Genesis, Phil Collins, U2, Stevie Nicks and so many more, including songs that I forgot I promoted until I hear them in a store and point up and say, I worked that record!. He gained executive control of the label and influenced the Warner group. In its tenth anniversary feature on Atlantic, Billboard noted, " a very big R&B record might achieve 250,000 sales, but from this point on (195354), the industry began to see million sellers, one after the other, in the R&B field". December 2, 2014, 12:34 PM. The highly respected executive, who celebrates her 20 th anniversary with the label this year, was most recently Atlantic's General Manager/Executive Vice President of Black Music A&R. In her new post, Gaba will work alongside Co-President, Black Music Mike Kyser. The new Warner owners refused to relinquish ownership of the Stax masters, so the distribution deal ended in May 1968. Miriam Bienstock called him "a pain in the neck". 2 in the US and No. [80], Although Ertegun subsequently disputed Kalodner's account of the Genesis/Collins contract saga, he agreed that the loss of Gabriel was a big mistake, and his regret about his handling of the matter was only compounded by Gabriel's subsequent success with Geffen. [21], In 1952 Atlantic signed Ray Charles, whose hits included "I Got a Woman", "What'd I Say", and "Hallelujah I Love Her So". [26], Nesuhi was also in charge of LP production. Cotillion was also responsible for launching the career of Luther Vandross, who recorded for the label as part of the trio Luther. "Yakety Yak" became Atlantic's first No. Atlantic Records has named Keith "Keefa" Parker Vice President of A&R. Based in Los Angeles, Parker most recently served as an executive producer on Roddy Ricch's breakthrough album, "Please. Atlantic City, NJ. Pictured (l-r): Michael Kyser, Atlantic Records . Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. Leiber and Stoller also wrote the hit "Ruby Baby" for The Drifters. 1, Pop No. 1 pop hit. [30] Wexler is credited with coining the term "rhythm & blues" to replace "race music". Atlantic Records is part of the Media & Internet industry, and located in New York, United States. Its position was greatly improved by its distribution deal with Stax. Atlantic Records has named Keith "Keefa" Parker Vice President of A&R. Based in Los Angeles, Parker most recently served as an executive producer on Roddy Ricch's breakthrough album . Atlantic was incorporated in October 1947 and was run by Abramson (president) and Ertegun (vice-president in charge of A&R, production, and promotion). Abramson did not get along with either Wexler or Nesuhi Ertegun, and he had returned from military service with a German girlfriend, which precipitated his divorce from Miriam, a minor stockholder and Atlantic's business and publishing manager. [71][pageneeded] With Ertegun's power at Warners now secure, Atlantic was able to maintain autonomy through the parent company reorganizations and continue to do their own marketing, while WEA handled distribution. At this same time, Genesis' contract with Atlantic was up for renewal, and Collins was yet to sign as a solo artist. Few music industry vets approach the level of royalty in the radio world that Andrea Ganis, Varietys Hitbreaker of the Year, inhabits. In 1953, after learning that singer Clyde McPhatter had been fired from Billy Ward and His Dominoes and was forming The Drifters, Ertegun signed the group. After a stint at Infinity Records (They closed apparently Infinity wasnt forever, she cracks), Ganis arrived at Warner Musics Atlantic label and quickly became a legend at the company and within the industry. [5] Ertegun hired Billboard reporter Jerry Wexler in June 1953. Atlantic Group is representing a privately held investment firm serving some of the world's most influential families and organizations. He started his career in the music business as a drummer in the band "Jerry Green and The Passengers" which he founded. The Rainbow Bar & Grill in Las Vegas recreates the Hollywood location with red leather booths and rock-n-roll memorabilia adorning the walls. Sam Riback has been working as a Vice President of A and R at Atlantic Records for 21 years. [5] Stewart and Wexler hired Al Bell, a disk jockey at a radio station in Washington D.C., to take over promotion of Stax releases. [26] He deleted the old '100' and '400' series of 10" albums and the earlier 12" albums in Atlantic's catalog, starting the '1200' series, which sold for $4.98, with Shorty Rogers' The Swingin' Mr Rogers. Much of Atlantic's renewed success as a rock label in the late 1970s can be attributed to the efforts of renowned A&R manager John Kalodner. In 1969 Warner Bros.-Seven Arts was taken over by the Kinney National Company, and in the early 1970s the group was rebadged as Warner Communications. Atlantic Records has named Keith "Keefa" Parker Vice President of A&R. Based in Los Angeles, Parker most recently served as an executive producer on Roddy Ricch's No.1 album, Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial. 1, Pop No. 1633 Broadway Fl 10, New York, New York, 10019, United States. [92], That year also saw Atlantic reach a milestone for major record labels. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. [65] Atlantic continues to hold the rights to Stax recordings it distributed in the 1960s. The band recorded for Atlantic Records, Roulette Records, United Artists, and DCP Records as Jerry Green and The Passengers. My own staff is built with outstanding executives of both sexes, so I view it more as Forget gender but do a job with integrity, diligence and teamwork that you are proud of, and continue to listen, teach, learn and inspire those around you, she says. Vice President, A&R. Phone Email. [91], In 2007, the label celebrated its 60th anniversary with the May 2 PBS broadcast of the American Masters documentary Atlantic Records: The House that Ahmet Built and the simultaneous Starbucks CD release of Atlantic 60th Anniversary: R&B Classics Chosen By Ahmet Ertegun. Ertegun also insisted on changes to the song that became Collins' debut single. [5] Wexler and Ertegun formed a close partnership which, in collaboration with Tom Dowd, produced thirty R&B hits. Irene received a Bachelor of Science degree from Saint John's University. Atlantic Recording Corporation (simply known as Atlantic Records) is an American record label founded in October 1947 by Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson. 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