Saxophonist Stan Getz, early in his career, recorded for the label, as did guitarist Johnny Smith.

[1] The label's catalogue included Sonny Stitt, Coleman Hawkins, Bud Powell, Seldon Powell, Billy Taylor, and Gene Quill.

In the latter 1950s, Roost's music was distributed by Roulette Records.

Roost was then acquired by Roulette, which sold music under the label's name until 1971.

[2] Since 2013, Roost Records' catalogue is owned by Warner Music Group via Parlophone.