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Skirl Records is an American record label in Brooklyn, New York, that concentrates on improvised music. The label was started by Chris Speed in 2006. [1]

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  1. Collins, Troy (27 October 2006). "New Exit From Brooklyn: Chris Speed's Skirl Records". All About Jazz. Retrieved 1 September 2018.