Indie Jazz Label · Est. 1984
Cexton Records
Indie Jazz Label, also Big Band, Italian-American artists, and Re-issue
CEXTON RECORDS was launched in 1984 by John Anello Jr JD. After recording a master tape of original jazz songs, John was unable to secure a record deal. So he launched Cexton as a way to get his first LP "FOR A DANCER" released. The LP was a huge success, received national airplay, and went on to receive several awards.
September 2025
Cexton Records 41 Year Anniversary
Celebrating 41 Years of producing great Jazz CDs
In 1988, John began to sign other artists to the CEXTON label, and switched from the LP format to CD. There are now over 65 artists on Cexton Records, and Cexton CDs are aired and available throughout the world. CEXTON RECORDS features many great new and established artists. We have Jazz and Big Band Swing, and also re-issues of Italian-American Artists on CD and cassette.
Angelo Ferrara, Beachfront Property, Charlie Landis, Chiz Harris, Claudio Roditi, David Beniot, Doc Anello, Doug MacDonald, Fred Carroll, Isla Eckinger, Jack Sheldon, Jack Wood, Jake Hanna, James L. Dean, Jay Migliori, Jeff Hamilton, Joe Lettieri, John Anello Jr. (Johnny Mandolin), Josie Courreges, Loren Pickford, Larry Luger, Luther Hughes, Madeline Vergari, Mike Fahn, Missy Hasin, Pete Christlieb, Ray Brown, Raymond Genovese, Richard Callaci, Richard Hastings, Rob Mullins, Ross Tompkins, Shelley Moore, Snooky Young, Tom Kubis (and more!!)
Featured Releases
This Month's Internet CD Special
Pre-order at [email protected]Johnny Mandolin
The Complete Italian Soundtrack for Your Life!
Cexton Records has released a CD of favorite Italian songs, recorded by "Johnny Mandolin" (John Anello Jr) on Mandolin, and Roger Dowell on accordion. The CD contains favorite Italian songs such as "La Donna È Mobile", "Funiculì Funiculà", "Santa Lucia" and many more. There are a total of 20 songs on this CD.
ONLY $15 including shipping, handling, & tax!
Classic
Doc Anello — It Just Plain Swings!!
Doc Anello with his Quartet & Swing Machine Big Band.
Live
Doc Anello — Doin' It Our Way Live!
A live jazz recording capturing Doc Anello at his best.
Collector
Johnny Mandolin — Tonight
A vintage collector's release from Johnny Mandolin on Cexton Records.
Cexton Recording Artist
Johnny Mandolin
John Anello Jr. — founder of Cexton Records and performer.
