HYENA Records was created in 2003 under the direction of record producer, Joel Dorn. The concept for the label was to build it with great music by one of a kind artists in a variety of genres, while combining both new recordings with a mix of stellar vault recordings. To date, HYENA has released music by the likes of Dr. John, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, Don McLean, James Blood Ulmer, Bobby Darin, John Ellis, Thelonious Monk, Grayson Capps, Joe Williams w/ Ben Webster, Mocean Worker, Lafayette Gilchrist, IsWhat?! and that only begins to scratch the surface. It has quickly become one of the most fascinating indie labels in the U.S.
