All Things Hat

[Chuck Nessa]

The NYAQ collection omits 2 tracks from Mohawk.

[colinmce]

4 hours ago, Chuck Nessa said:

The NYAQ collection omits 2 tracks from Mohawk.

Ah you’re right, it was harder to read on bandcamp. Again completing a widely available date in favor of cutting a rare one. More pointless decisions. 

[mjzee]

3 hours ago, colinmce said:

Ah you’re right, it was harder to read on bandcamp. Again completing a widely available date in favor of cutting a rare one. More pointless decisions. 

Did they hire Orrin Keepnews?

[Chuck Nessa]

Shoplifters miss stuff when they grab and run.

[Late]

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.

[Gheorghe]

I never did see that thread.

Someone mentioned "Willisau"

I remember that Festival ! 

Did this label or any other label record Mingus´ performance in Willisau ? It might have been in the second half of the 70´s, I still didn´t have a driving licence, was maybe 16 years old and some older hippies took me there that´s how I went to see foreign festivals. 

Now, did that Label Hat Hut record that ? I think it would be a milestone in jazz history

[Pim]

17 hours ago, Late said:

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.

Okay now lets hope they leave all the catologues alone that they don't own and focus on their own magnificent legacy. There must be great unreleased stuff on the vaults by Joe McPhee, Steve Lacy etc.

Edited December 31, 2025 by Pim

[clifford_thornton]

12 hours ago, Gheorghe said:

I never did see that thread.

Someone mentioned "Willisau"

I remember that Festival ! 

Did this label or any other label record Mingus´ performance in Willisau ? It might have been in the second half of the 70´s, I still didn´t have a driving licence, was maybe 16 years old and some older hippies took me there that´s how I went to see foreign festivals. 

Now, did that Label Hat Hut record that ? I think it would be a milestone in jazz history

Hat Hut would not have recorded that, but the Festival itself has an archive and it could be there.

I *believe* that McPhee got his tapes back from Werner. I don't know whether the Lacy material was returned/sold back to Irène. Extras from Clinkers were issued by Roaratorio (duo with Lacy/McPhee) as an EP titled The Rest.