Champion (2)

US label based in Nashville, TN. devoted to R&B and Rock'n Roll. Founded in 1955 by Alan Bubis and his cousin Reynold Bubis as successor to their "Republic (3)" label. Initially the label was called "Calvert", renamed "Champion (2)" the following year. Ted Jarrett had joined as head of A&R and primary songwriter. Most issues released on Champion Records used to be recorded with the labels house band Jimmy Beck & His Orchestra backing the featured artist. When Ted Jarrett moved on to Chicago based Vee Jay Records in 1959 Alan Bubis closed the label. A collection of almost all releases by Calvert/Champion are available as 3cd set by german SPV Blue Label (3). See release: Champion Records The Singles Collection.