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Very Very Circus is still perhaps my favorite Threadgill conglomerate. (AIR would be second.) I need to spin more Threadgill. In the late 90's, for a period of time, that's nearly all I listened to. I keep meaning to "come back," but have been distracted by a lot of other wonderful stuff. Marcus Rojas!!! Goal for 2026: Less collecting, more listening! 😁

I think you may be correct. 🫥

Note to 2026 Self: Play this tomorrow.

2026: More opuses. More DeDon. Maybe more turtlenecks.

This one is still confounding me...in a good way.

I think it's great that these artisan projects get realized at all. That said, I do like the bonus tracks—particularly "Swing A Little Taste" and "Dreams Come True."

I've always been intrigued by the cover image: My mind first thinks "small wooden instrument" and then "pipe?" But it's probably neither.

Now I'm slowly going through my Montgomery collection and savoring his touch. I (only) have ten albums! Last night as I cooked was this one:

True! I didn't even think about that.

Let's hope the kid on the roof...stayed there.

Wikipedia says Guaraldi was 5'6".

Do not let this one slip past you. Especially if you're already a Takayanagi fan.

It's 2026. Time for The Boss.

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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.