 Over time the club became a popular recording spot and over 100 jazz albums have been recorded there.Gordon sought new talent and gave younger performers a platform to showcase their work.In doing so he played a role in helping launch the careers of Judy Holliday, Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Barbra Streisand, Pearl Bailey, Woody Allen, Dick Gregory, Lenny Bruce, Irwin Corey, Woody Guthrie, and Lead Belly.