The international bit of the Universal Music Group has entered into a distribution and licensing agreement with the Concord Music Group - expanding a relationship between the major and independent that has existed in the US since July 2004. Concord artists the major will be marketing and distributing include John Fogerty, Peter Cincotti, Sergio Mendes, Isaac Hayes, Chick Corea, and Curtis Stigers.
Confirming the deal, Universal Music Group International Executive Vice President Marketing And A&R (he must have a very long business card), Max Hole, told CMU: "Concord has artists of superior talent and range on their roster, which is why we're so pleased to be in business with them around the world. And when you consider that the company is not only a force in contemporary music, but also embraces the heritage of such classic labels as Stax, Fantasy, Specialty, and Riverside, this partnership is the best that anyone could imagine. I know a lot of people in our companies around the globe can't wait to get going with these artists and these catalogues".