Abstract Logix

The company began as a music blog started by music enthusiast and computer programmer Souvik Dutta in 2002.{{cite web|url=https://steemit.com/music/@roused/interview-with-the-founder-and-ceo-of-the-music-label-abstract-logix|title=Interview with the Founder & CEO of the Music Label ABSTRACT LOGIX|author=Roused|accessdate=July 20, 2018}} The blog began by making available a recording of a house concert featuring Shawn Lane, Jonas Hellborg, and Jeff Sipe.{{cite web|url=https://www.allaboutjazz.com/abstract-logixs-souvik-dutta-from-living-room-to-center-of-the-universe-souvik-dutta-by-ian-patterson.php|title=Abstract Logix's Souvik Dutta: From Living Room To Center Of The Universe|author=Patterson, Ian|accessdate=July 20, 2018}} From there, Dutta branched out into direct sales and merchandising, becoming the exclusive retailer for a 3-DVD set by fusion guitarist John McLaughlin entitled This Is the Way I Do It and handling merchandising for McLaughlin's tours, while continuing to write code for IBM.

Abstract Logix's first two releases were Lincoln Memorial by Project Z (featuring Jimmy Herring, Greg Osby, Ricky Keller, and Jeff Sipe) in 2005 and Alex Machacek's [Sic] in 2006. Dutta's relationship with McLaughlin resulted in the guitarist's Floating Point being released on the label in 2008. In 2010, Dutta described Abstract Logix's roster as "musical pioneers and visionaries, old and young. Our clients include Grammy winners and musical icons like John McLaughlin, as well as young and upcoming icons of tomorrow like Alex Machacek, Jimmy Herring, and Wayne Krantz, among others."{{cite web|url=https://opensource.com/life/10/9/abstract-logix-changing-music-experience-everyone-open-source-way|title=Abstract Logix: Changing the music experience for everyone with the open source way|author=Hibbets, Jason|accessdate=July 20, 2018}}

Other notable musicians to record for Abstract Logix include Lenny White, Gary Husband, Anthony Jackson, Scott Kinsey, and Ranjit Barot. The Abstract Logix website also sells independent releases by a number of other fusion, world, and progressive artists. Speaking to The Telegraph, Dutta reflected, "We are fortunate to work with innovative musicians who are on the cutting edge and always evolving".{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/power-ful-evening-ready-to-enthral/cid/1735191/|title=Powerful evening ready to enthrall|accessdate=April 20, 2020}}

The label's first Grammy Award-winning release was McLaughlin's Live @ Ronnie Scott's, which received the 2017 Grammy Award for Best Improvised Jazz Solo for McLaughlin's performance on the track "Miles Beyond".{{cite web|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/awards/60th-annual-grammy-awards-2017#category-170|title=60th Annual GRAMMY Awards (2017)|accessdate=April 26, 2020}} In February 2024, Abstract Logix received their second Grammy for the album This Moment by Shakti, which won the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album.{{cite web|url=https://www.grammy.com/awards/66th-annual-grammy-awards-2023|title=66th Annual GRAMMY Awards (2024)|accessdate=February 6, 2024}}

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