The legacy label Nu Groove Records was re launched after an almost 10 year hiatus. Original founder David Chackler revitalized the legendary label, reacquiring the rights to the Nu Groove name from his prior partners who had acquired the company in 2004.

Originally the home for smooth jazz icon Michael Lington

Michael Lington

Michael Lington is a contemporary jazz saxophonist and recording artist.Lington plays a distinctive contemporary saxophone leaning strongly towards the pop side of jazz. He reaches a younger demographic than traditional jazz listeners and is emerging as a contemporary face of jazz.Born in...

 and format bending Down to the Bone, Nu Groove launched some of the biggest acts in the format, and since its revival has been credited with taking the lead in revitalizing the contemporary jazz industry. Jay Soto

Jay Soto

Jay Soto is an American smooth jazz guitarist.Soto is best known for his proficiency in guitar, however he is also an accomplished pianist and vocalist.- Biography :...

's Stay Awhile album was the first release of 2007 and resulted in a Top 10 Hit. Michael Lington

Michael Lington

Michael Lington is a contemporary jazz saxophonist and recording artist.Lington plays a distinctive contemporary saxophone leaning strongly towards the pop side of jazz. He reaches a younger demographic than traditional jazz listeners and is emerging as a contemporary face of jazz.Born in...

re-signed to the label in 2008, some 10 years after his debut album.

Nu Groove are distributed through Red\Sony Distribution.