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SHORT TAKES : Papa Jackson Goes On Record

FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES

Joe Jackson, father of superstars Janet and Michael Jackson, is getting into the record business with his Tarzana-based Jacksons Records label.

The first artist signed to Jacksons Records, Mendy Lee, was a four-time winner and “Star Search” semi-finalist. Other performers releasing albums on the label include “Japanese soul singer” Mihoko and Bahamian performer Jay Mitchell.

The in-studio producers for Jackson Records include Norman Whitfield, Jackson’s son Jermaine, Gloria Jones and Ben Brown.

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