Independent music company Exceleration Music has acquired Mack Avenue Music Group, a jazz label with a history of Grammy nominations and awards. The deal includes Mack Avenue’s catalog and active artist roster.
Exceleration plans to enhance Mack Avenue’s global reach through its distribution, marketing, and technology resources. The acquisition strengthens the company’s commitment to both legacy and new jazz artists, integrating Mack Avenue with Candid Records under Exceleration’s jazz division, led by Mack Avenue President Denny Stilwell.
Founded in 1999 by Gretchen Carhartt Valade, Mack Avenue’s key artists include Christian McBride, Cécile McLorin Salvant, and Kenny Garrett. Exceleration’s leadership, including Grammy-winning producer John Burk, sees the deal as a step toward building a premier independent home for jazz artists.
