Jazz Services received funding from Arts Council England to record 8 bands over two years. This pilot scheme is being operated in conjunction with 33 Records studio and distribution outlets.

The recipients of the first four awards were the Basil Hodge Quintet, The Jamil Sheriff Octet, Jan Kopinski and Reflektor and the Richie Howard Quartet. All exciting bands that reflect Jazz Services touring policy which is: 'good quality touring that promotes musicians of merit not readily promoted by the commercial sector and reflects the Jazz Services’ equal opportunities policy. The touring scheme is geared to small groups and covers the full range of jazz and jazz related music idioms and styles.' The recording projects were all new projects that had not been previously released.