Jingle Monkey Records, Independent Publishing & Production
Founded by veteran songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and former enterprise technologist Rick McGuire, Jingle Monkey Records is an independent record label and ASCAP-registered publishing entity dedicated to the craft of contemporary instrumental music, modern jazz, and hook-driven melodic arrangements.
Operating out of MInneapolis, Jingle Monkey Records bridges decades of hands-on studio experience with precision digital production. Drawing on a rich musical lineage that spans classic rock foundations, blues styling, and sophisticated modern smooth jazz, the label focuses on timeless groove, meticulous arrangement, and high-fidelity production values.
With a catalog featuring acclaimed instrumental releases like “McGuire Required Jazz”, and “2 Weeks in December”—alongside national radio charting singles like "Falling Hard," "Waiting For You," and "Little Love"—Jingle Monkey Records continues to champion independent artistry, collaborating with world-class session players, top-tier engineers, and global distribution networks to bring polished, emotive music straight to listeners worldwide.