577 Records has been producing creative music since 2001 releasing CDs featuring the work of legendary artists such as: William Parker, Daniel Carter, Steve Swell, Sabir Mateen, Steve Dalachinsky and younger up and coming musicians including Federico Ughi, Nathan Hanson and Matthew Heyner (from guerilla subway concert group TEST).

This grassroots, community focused independent label got its start with the living room concerts that founder Federico Ughi gave in his Brooklyn home, a classic New York art set up. As a young musician having just arrived in New York, Ughi wanted to create an intimate venue to showcase the creative music he had come to play. The name of the label was taken from the address of the house where these concerts first took place (577 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York).
With the enthusiasm and support of many artists these events started building in audience. People traveled from Manhattan, New Jersey and farther away to see Downtown’s music heroes, such as Daniel Carter, Steve Dalachinsky, Tom Abbs and many others, performing.

577 RECORDS has now moved from its original location but has preserved its spirit and purpose: supporting and working within a community that has proven to be one of the best arenas for creative music and art.

All About Jazz summed it up: "577 Records is putting out some of the most interesting improvised music today.”