Mapleshade's catalogue includes Bobby Battle, Gary Bartz, Walter Davis, Clifford Jordan, Frank Kimbrough, and Norris Turney.
Sprey, an electronics enthusiast, built his equipment and has a recording studio in his house.
At one time, Hamiet Bluiett and Larry Willis were artists and repertoire (A&R) men for the company.
Both musicians recorded albums as leaders for the label.
[1] Before his career in jazz recording, Sprey worked as a systems analyst in The Pentagon, helping with the proposals for the A-10 and Lightweight Fighter program.