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On the 100th anniversary of John Coltrane's creation, "Creation" should be available beyond boots and legs.

Spun this one for New Year's. The writing for strings is worthy of multiple listens. Sounds quasi-atonal in places. Guaraldi, meanwhile, is in the pocket.

Annette will be 85 in 2026!

3/4 of it has seen a digital release. Paul Bley Trios Play Annette Peacock 3/6 tracks from Ramblin’ (BYG) 5/10 tracks from Blood (Fontana) 6/8 tracks from Mr. Joy (Limelight)

From Hat's website: The legendary Swiss music label Hat Hut Records, renowned for its groundbreaking releases in contemporary and improvised music, is entering a new era after half a century. Musician Marco von Orelli and communications specialist Melanie Imhof have taken the helm and aim to carry forward the remarkable legacy of founder Werner X. Uehlinger, infusing it with fresh ideas and renewed energy. They are joined in this endeavor by Swiss saxophone pioneer Co Streiff, and by long-time companion of the label Christian C. Dalucas. “I was immediately captivated by the innovative spirit of the catalogue, combined with WXU’s outstanding contributions to the avant-garde scene since 1975. I was also deeply impressed by the clear, almost austere visual language of the cover art. Each release is a collector’s item,” explains Marco von Orelli. And he adds: “Hat Hut stands for independent music and visionary artists – and that’s how it should stay.” “The music market is changing rapidly, and the way music is consumed today presents an exciting challenge,” von Orelli continues. The story of one of the most influential independent labels continues—with respect for the past and a clear vision for the future. I contacted the label recently, and Imhof got back to me (polite and professional) the very next day.

Whatever one thinks of the current Hat Hut catalog, these releases are indispensable:

Nice album. Apparently Discogs and The Jazz Discography Project don't include this title as part of "The Prestige All Stars" series.🤔

👉💥👈 Available on compact disc as well. The remastering is excellent.

Craft's reissue of this album—as a 2-disc expanded edition—is really nice. I usually don't go in for "expanded" or "deluxe" editions, but this one (even if you're overly familiar with the music) can be played on repeat. It's a jazz album through and through, despite the ubiquity of "Linus & Lucy." And the second disc? It's not extraneous fluff. Guaraldi gets in a few extra choruses here and there, and some of it swings harder than the original takes.

Herbie Hancock's solo on "Power To The People" has got to be one of the hippest electric piano solos ever committed to tape. It is insanely good. The whole album is a gift.

Travis Shook swings. And notice that Essiet Essiet played with "Bobbly" Watson. (No relation to Booby Watson.)

Carla Bley tribute/cover album. I'd never heard of Lluís Vidal. Check out Vidal's version of "Ida Lupino" in particular. Interesting spin.

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The Danish Collector's Classics series of compact discs often use John R.T. Davies transfers, which are very good.

It's interesting to see how Dusty Groove, for example, prices used OJC titles. Some titles that I think would have a higher price point don't. The converse is also true. Used Jackie McLean OJC titles on DG sell for above original retail. Japanese RVGs sell for much higher.

1928-1940

Stumbled upon this reissue cover the other day and initially thought I'd discovered a Prestige session that I never knew about.

It does not. Ages ago, I had a friend who had that option on their turntable. I can't even remember the brand. I don't think I've ever listened to a 16 rpm record.

Yeah! Half of it is Dakar.

Agreed. The way they accent has some similarities. Hip. I don't own it, but that's why YouTube is my friend! 😁

It's that time of year—time to spin these two: I haven't listened to either Alice or Pharoah in a while. Looking forward!