SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Geffen Records has inked a
joint venture deal with Joe Simpson's new imprint JT Records, it was announced
today by Geffen President Jordan Schur and Joe Simpson.  Simpson is the
manager/father of Geffen superstar Ashlee Simpson (whose #1 debut album
"Autobiography" is now certified triple-platinum) and Jessica Simpson, and is
also manager of rising singer Ryan Cabrera.  Geffen will handle all marketing,
promotion and production on behalf of JT Records.  The first JT Records
signing, the all male quintet Barefoot, is slated for release in 2005.
    Said Jordan Schur, "In bringing in Joe Simpson and JT Records, Geffen
Records acquires a real pop sensibility as Joe Simpson understands that world
so well.  As Geffen has already established a real comfort level with Joe and
his staff over the course of the Ashlee Simpson campaign we have hit the
ground running with JT Records first signing: Barefoot.  This is a tremendous
step for Geffen to bring in Joe and JT Records as it is rare to find  a true
visionary in the current state of music that matches his ability to find
timeless real artists with the work ethic and heart that he insists upon for
not only his company but for his artists as well."
     Said Joe Simpson, "I feel honored to be part of the Geffen family.  We
share the same dreams and approach to music and music artists.  I feel like I
am home."

    JT Records (named for Simpson and his wife Tina) calls its first signing,
the all-male quintet Barefoot, a cross between Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
and Third Eye Blind.  The group is currently in the midst of meeting with
writers and producers and recording demos in advance of their debut next
spring.  JT Records' headquarters will be based in Los Angeles.

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