33 Jazz Records was created in 1990 to develop a wider market for jazz and related music artists passing through the defunct 33 Jazz Club.Over the past 20 years '33' have, via the 33 Jazz and 33 WM labels, released over 250 albums of contemporary jazz and world music.The label has developed an ongoing creative relationship with the vocalist Tina May, since the release of her debut album 'Never Let Me Go' in 1992.The label was founded by musician/producer Paul Jolly, whose previous work includes playing with '70's progressive rock band Sweet Slag, and leading improvising musicians such as Maggie Nicols, the Loverly Band, the People Band and EAWO.