Record label done this. Historically, companies started in this manner have been re-absorbed into the major labels (two examples are American singer Frank Sinatra's Reprise Records, which has been owned by Warner Music Group for some time now, and musician Herb Alpert's A&M Records, now owned by Universal Music Group). Similarly, Madonna's Maverick Records (started by Madonna with her manager and another partner) was to come under control of Warner Music when Madonna divested herself of controlling shares in the company. Some independent labels become successful enough that major record companies negotiate contracts to either distribute music for the label or in
Fandango (Herb Alpert album) positive review, calling it "a masterpiece" and some tracks "spine-chilling". He further stated the material in "Fandango" surpassed that of the earlier Tijuana Brass output. "Stereo Review" was much less enthusiastic, stating that there was "nothing new or different" in the album. Alpert found his Mexican recording experience so positive that he decided to form a sub-label for the Latin market, both in the U.S. and abroad, under the direction of José Quintana. A single from this album, "Route 101", hit the top 40. As of 2018, it is Alpert's last instrumental single to surpass that level. Fandango (Herb Alpert