Knowra Ahmet Ertegun Ahmet Ertegun Ahmet Ertegun (1923–2006) was a Turkish-American record executive and songwriter who co-founded Atlantic Records and helped bring rhythm and blues and jazz to wider audiences.
Nesuhi Ertegun : Nesuhi Ertegun was a Turkish-American record executive who helped build Atlantic Records and later led its jazz operations. Ahmet’s older brother joined Atlantic in 1955 and developed its influential jazz catalog.
Atlantic Records : Atlantic Records is an American record label founded in 1947, known for rhythm and blues, jazz, soul, and rock. The company Ertegun co-founded became the central vehicle for his work as an executive and producer.
Atlantic Records discography : The Atlantic Records discography comprises recordings released by the label and its affiliated imprints. Its releases trace the catalog Ertegun helped assemble, from rhythm and blues through rock and soul.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame : The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a museum and institution that honors influential figures in popular music. Ertegun co-founded the institution and served as its chairman.
Jerry Wexler : Jerry Wexler was an American music journalist and record producer who became a leading executive at Atlantic Records. He partnered with Ahmet in shaping Atlantic’s roster and its sound in rhythm and blues.
Rhythm and blues : Rhythm and blues is a broad category of African American popular music that developed from blues, jazz, and gospel traditions. Atlantic’s early identity and Ertegun’s reputation were built around recording this music.
Aretha Franklin : Aretha Franklin was an American singer and pianist known as the Queen of Soul. Atlantic’s recordings with Franklin became defining examples of the soul sound Ertegun helped foster.
Atlantic Records in popular music history : Atlantic Records in popular music history describes the label’s influence on rhythm and blues, soul, jazz, and rock. Ertegun’s executive choices helped make Atlantic a major force across these musical fields.
Herb Abramson : Herb Abramson was an American record executive who co-founded Atlantic Records with Ahmet Ertegun. His business partnership with Ahmet established Atlantic in 1947.
Atlantic Records 45 rpm singles : A 45 rpm single is a small-format phonograph record, typically carrying one song on each side. Atlantic used singles to bring its rhythm-and-blues recordings to radio and jukebox audiences.
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