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Real person is @markcathcart.com
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The Jazzjump page - highlighted links!
Take the jazzjump to get to some recent posts and other pages and resources that are important for fans of Creed Taylor's music.
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Morning all, not as cold as expected here on the Colorado frontrange. Also not as cold as Mark Gardner's heart before writing this review of what otherwise became a classic!
Courtesy of jazzjournal.co.uk/2026/01/25/j...
Courtesy of jazzjournal.co.uk/2026/01/25/j...
January 26, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Morning all, not as cold as expected here on the Colorado frontrange. Also not as cold as Mark Gardner's heart before writing this review of what otherwise became a classic!
Courtesy of jazzjournal.co.uk/2026/01/25/j...
Courtesy of jazzjournal.co.uk/2026/01/25/j...
January 1965 issue of Jazz magazine, Vol. 4, No. 1
Included this logo and “All Americans are born without prejudice – let’s live that way” – seems appropriate in January 2026, 61 years after the article appeared.
Included this logo and “All Americans are born without prejudice – let’s live that way” – seems appropriate in January 2026, 61 years after the article appeared.
January 23, 2026 at 7:11 PM
January 1965 issue of Jazz magazine, Vol. 4, No. 1
Included this logo and “All Americans are born without prejudice – let’s live that way” – seems appropriate in January 2026, 61 years after the article appeared.
Included this logo and “All Americans are born without prejudice – let’s live that way” – seems appropriate in January 2026, 61 years after the article appeared.
Spent yesterday evening at the Muse performance space in Lafayette Colorado as a nod to the great JJ Johnson celebrating his born day.
Go see live jazz wherever you can, schools, colleges, bars, it doesn't have to be expensive but does need to be seen and heard #jazz
Go see live jazz wherever you can, schools, colleges, bars, it doesn't have to be expensive but does need to be seen and heard #jazz
January 23, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Spent yesterday evening at the Muse performance space in Lafayette Colorado as a nod to the great JJ Johnson celebrating his born day.
Go see live jazz wherever you can, schools, colleges, bars, it doesn't have to be expensive but does need to be seen and heard #jazz
Go see live jazz wherever you can, schools, colleges, bars, it doesn't have to be expensive but does need to be seen and heard #jazz
Morning all. Cancelled the trip to Davos because, well, I'd rather spend my time listening to the 72 best tracks Anthony Jackson played on...
January 21, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Morning all. Cancelled the trip to Davos because, well, I'd rather spend my time listening to the 72 best tracks Anthony Jackson played on...
As a reminder, please try and go and see a jazz act, band or artist at least once every month. Look for them in small clubs, local bars, colleges, anywhere... ticket for this are $21 with no food, drink requirement...
January 20, 2026 at 7:55 PM
As a reminder, please try and go and see a jazz act, band or artist at least once every month. Look for them in small clubs, local bars, colleges, anywhere... ticket for this are $21 with no food, drink requirement...
I've just reread this and it has a few typos which I'll fix later.
Reading it as a finished long form piece though, it's astonishing how many of the people discussed would die of cancer.
Jazz clubs and smoking...
Reading it as a finished long form piece though, it's astonishing how many of the people discussed would die of cancer.
Jazz clubs and smoking...
OTD: The “lost” Cal Tjader live Album
On January 18, 1967, Wally Heider transported recording equipment to San Francisco for a live session of Cal Tjader, overseen by Creed Taylor and Chico O'Farrill. While Tjader found success at El Matador, the fate of the recorded album remains uncertain, what…
On January 18, 1967, Wally Heider transported recording equipment to San Francisco for a live session of Cal Tjader, overseen by Creed Taylor and Chico O'Farrill. While Tjader found success at El Matador, the fate of the recorded album remains uncertain, what…
OTD: The “lost” Cal Tjader live Album
On January 18, 1967, Wally Heider transported recording equipment to San Francisco for a live session of Cal Tjader, overseen by Creed Taylor and Chico O'Farrill. While Tjader found success at El Matador, the fate of the recorded album remains uncertain, what happened to the unreleased tracks and other important events in Tjader's 1967. Post includes a 1969 live set to listen to.
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January 18, 2026 at 4:44 PM
I've just reread this and it has a few typos which I'll fix later.
Reading it as a finished long form piece though, it's astonishing how many of the people discussed would die of cancer.
Jazz clubs and smoking...
Reading it as a finished long form piece though, it's astonishing how many of the people discussed would die of cancer.
Jazz clubs and smoking...
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Freddie Hubbard - Red Clay (Complete)
YouTube video by JMYTMusic
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January 18, 2026 at 3:21 PM
OTD: The “lost” Cal Tjader live Album
On January 18, 1967, Wally Heider transported recording equipment to San Francisco for a live session of Cal Tjader, overseen by Creed Taylor and Chico O'Farrill. While Tjader found success at El Matador, the fate of the recorded album remains uncertain, what…
On January 18, 1967, Wally Heider transported recording equipment to San Francisco for a live session of Cal Tjader, overseen by Creed Taylor and Chico O'Farrill. While Tjader found success at El Matador, the fate of the recorded album remains uncertain, what…
OTD: The “lost” Cal Tjader live Album
On January 18, 1967, Wally Heider transported recording equipment to San Francisco for a live session of Cal Tjader, overseen by Creed Taylor and Chico O'Farrill. While Tjader found success at El Matador, the fate of the recorded album remains uncertain, what happened to the unreleased tracks and other important events in Tjader's 1967. Post includes a 1969 live set to listen to.
www.ctproduced.com
January 18, 2026 at 3:01 PM
OTD: The “lost” Cal Tjader live Album
On January 18, 1967, Wally Heider transported recording equipment to San Francisco for a live session of Cal Tjader, overseen by Creed Taylor and Chico O'Farrill. While Tjader found success at El Matador, the fate of the recorded album remains uncertain, what…
On January 18, 1967, Wally Heider transported recording equipment to San Francisco for a live session of Cal Tjader, overseen by Creed Taylor and Chico O'Farrill. While Tjader found success at El Matador, the fate of the recorded album remains uncertain, what…
I tripped over this while looking for something else, I'd don't ever remember hearing it before.
11 people died trying to get into a Who concert at the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati. Seven young men, four young women. 18,000 people scrambling for mostly open seating.
11 people died trying to get into a Who concert at the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati. Seven young men, four young women. 18,000 people scrambling for mostly open seating.
January 16, 2026 at 7:37 PM
I tripped over this while looking for something else, I'd don't ever remember hearing it before.
11 people died trying to get into a Who concert at the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati. Seven young men, four young women. 18,000 people scrambling for mostly open seating.
11 people died trying to get into a Who concert at the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati. Seven young men, four young women. 18,000 people scrambling for mostly open seating.
people don't remember that contributed to killing the big bands.
To conserve gas the Gov. implemented 35MPH speed limit making it almost impossible for a band to travel
between cities for back-to-back one nighters; a 20 percent amusement tax made it too costly to enjoy regular nights out.
To conserve gas the Gov. implemented 35MPH speed limit making it almost impossible for a band to travel
between cities for back-to-back one nighters; a 20 percent amusement tax made it too costly to enjoy regular nights out.
Remembering Jack Teagarden. He wasn't a complicated man but he contributed much more than just his music.
He was essential ot repeal of the cabaret act, establishing mixed race touring bands, so much more.
Here is my piece on him from last year, and the legacy of his stereo recordings for Verve.
He was essential ot repeal of the cabaret act, establishing mixed race touring bands, so much more.
Here is my piece on him from last year, and the legacy of his stereo recordings for Verve.
Jack Teagarden and the Verve Records Era of Creed Taylor - Creed Taylor Produced
This is a long research piece on Jack Teagarden and the albums he recorded with Creed Taylor, the last before Teagarden's lonely death following years of brutal touring, bankruptcy, racism and so much...
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January 15, 2026 at 4:44 PM
people don't remember that contributed to killing the big bands.
To conserve gas the Gov. implemented 35MPH speed limit making it almost impossible for a band to travel
between cities for back-to-back one nighters; a 20 percent amusement tax made it too costly to enjoy regular nights out.
To conserve gas the Gov. implemented 35MPH speed limit making it almost impossible for a band to travel
between cities for back-to-back one nighters; a 20 percent amusement tax made it too costly to enjoy regular nights out.
Remembering Jack Teagarden. He wasn't a complicated man but he contributed much more than just his music.
He was essential ot repeal of the cabaret act, establishing mixed race touring bands, so much more.
Here is my piece on him from last year, and the legacy of his stereo recordings for Verve.
He was essential ot repeal of the cabaret act, establishing mixed race touring bands, so much more.
Here is my piece on him from last year, and the legacy of his stereo recordings for Verve.
Jack Teagarden and the Verve Records Era of Creed Taylor - Creed Taylor Produced
This is a long research piece on Jack Teagarden and the albums he recorded with Creed Taylor, the last before Teagarden's lonely death following years of brutal touring, bankruptcy, racism and so much...
www.ctproduced.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Remembering Jack Teagarden. He wasn't a complicated man but he contributed much more than just his music.
He was essential ot repeal of the cabaret act, establishing mixed race touring bands, so much more.
Here is my piece on him from last year, and the legacy of his stereo recordings for Verve.
He was essential ot repeal of the cabaret act, establishing mixed race touring bands, so much more.
Here is my piece on him from last year, and the legacy of his stereo recordings for Verve.
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Thread!
The first wave of the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival lineup is here! A crazy great year, and while I’m sure there’s some buzzy films you already know about, I think it’s particularly strong for films that probably aren’t on your radar. Especially for genre film...
sxsw.com/festivals/fi...
The first wave of the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival lineup is here! A crazy great year, and while I’m sure there’s some buzzy films you already know about, I think it’s particularly strong for films that probably aren’t on your radar. Especially for genre film...
sxsw.com/festivals/fi...
SXSW Film & TV Festival Lineup
Explore a broad slate of Feature Films, TV projects, XR Experiences, and more at the SXSW Film & TV Festival.
sxsw.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Thread!
The first wave of the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival lineup is here! A crazy great year, and while I’m sure there’s some buzzy films you already know about, I think it’s particularly strong for films that probably aren’t on your radar. Especially for genre film...
sxsw.com/festivals/fi...
The first wave of the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival lineup is here! A crazy great year, and while I’m sure there’s some buzzy films you already know about, I think it’s particularly strong for films that probably aren’t on your radar. Especially for genre film...
sxsw.com/festivals/fi...
Freddie Hubbard to Leonard Feather... meanwhile jazz police bemoan the commercialization of their beloved art form.
January 14, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Freddie Hubbard to Leonard Feather... meanwhile jazz police bemoan the commercialization of their beloved art form.
Finally finished my piece on the strange story and missing live album recorded on 1/18-19, 1967 by Cal Tjader at El Matador. It will be available free from Sunday 1/18 ctproduced.com
I'm still looking for a complete analog or digital recording of the Columbia Pictures 1968 film "For Singles Only"
I'm still looking for a complete analog or digital recording of the Columbia Pictures 1968 film "For Singles Only"
January 13, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Finally finished my piece on the strange story and missing live album recorded on 1/18-19, 1967 by Cal Tjader at El Matador. It will be available free from Sunday 1/18 ctproduced.com
I'm still looking for a complete analog or digital recording of the Columbia Pictures 1968 film "For Singles Only"
I'm still looking for a complete analog or digital recording of the Columbia Pictures 1968 film "For Singles Only"
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my friend is a postal worker in minneapolis and they all got letters at work today to show to police to prove they are essential workers authorized to be out. i guess we're to the "papers please" era now officially.
January 9, 2026 at 7:32 PM
my friend is a postal worker in minneapolis and they all got letters at work today to show to police to prove they are essential workers authorized to be out. i guess we're to the "papers please" era now officially.
Writing a piece for 1/18 on Cal Tjader, don't ask but this is included in a footnote.
www.kqed.org/arts/1395871...
www.kqed.org/arts/1395871...
The Mysterious Life of 1960s North Beach Starlet, Yvonne D'Angers
The topless performer had multiple pseudonyms and legal troubles, and once escaped a violent stalker.
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January 11, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Writing a piece for 1/18 on Cal Tjader, don't ask but this is included in a footnote.
www.kqed.org/arts/1395871...
www.kqed.org/arts/1395871...
Tom Stewart's 1956 album for ABC Paramount, one of the first produced by Creed Taylor after his move to the label.
Interestingly, Herbie Mann plays tenor sax on four tracks. Mann and Taylor ran on parallel tracks for many years after both arriving in NYC around the same time.
Interestingly, Herbie Mann plays tenor sax on four tracks. Mann and Taylor ran on parallel tracks for many years after both arriving in NYC around the same time.
January 11, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Tom Stewart's 1956 album for ABC Paramount, one of the first produced by Creed Taylor after his move to the label.
Interestingly, Herbie Mann plays tenor sax on four tracks. Mann and Taylor ran on parallel tracks for many years after both arriving in NYC around the same time.
Interestingly, Herbie Mann plays tenor sax on four tracks. Mann and Taylor ran on parallel tracks for many years after both arriving in NYC around the same time.
The last hurrah. Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond, Gerry Mulligan and Cal Tjader - Concord Jazz Festival, August 23rd, 1970
January 10, 2026 at 7:34 PM
The last hurrah. Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond, Gerry Mulligan and Cal Tjader - Concord Jazz Festival, August 23rd, 1970
Just reading about the "Recorda Tone" in 1959, made by World Photo Sound Corp.
"One two-hour album, six inches in diameter,” Nichols elaborated, “will cost approximately 20 cents to manufacture. It does not use styli nor magnetic soundheads; therefore, the recording will not develop scratch"
"One two-hour album, six inches in diameter,” Nichols elaborated, “will cost approximately 20 cents to manufacture. It does not use styli nor magnetic soundheads; therefore, the recording will not develop scratch"
January 8, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Just reading about the "Recorda Tone" in 1959, made by World Photo Sound Corp.
"One two-hour album, six inches in diameter,” Nichols elaborated, “will cost approximately 20 cents to manufacture. It does not use styli nor magnetic soundheads; therefore, the recording will not develop scratch"
"One two-hour album, six inches in diameter,” Nichols elaborated, “will cost approximately 20 cents to manufacture. It does not use styli nor magnetic soundheads; therefore, the recording will not develop scratch"
OTD: The Record Men: Creed Taylor
The January 1965 issue of Jazz magazine highlights Creed Taylor's influential role as a jazz A&R producer. Known for his commercial success and artistic sensitivity, Taylor shaped numerous significant jazz recordings. The article discusses his innovative…
The January 1965 issue of Jazz magazine highlights Creed Taylor's influential role as a jazz A&R producer. Known for his commercial success and artistic sensitivity, Taylor shaped numerous significant jazz recordings. The article discusses his innovative…
OTD: The Record Men: Creed Taylor
The January 1965 issue of Jazz magazine highlights Creed Taylor's influential role as a jazz A&R producer. Known for his commercial success and artistic sensitivity, Taylor shaped numerous significant jazz recordings. The article discusses his innovative techniques, including unique project concepts and collaboration with artists, emphasizing his foresight in navigating the evolving jazz landscape.
www.ctproduced.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM
OTD: The Record Men: Creed Taylor
The January 1965 issue of Jazz magazine highlights Creed Taylor's influential role as a jazz A&R producer. Known for his commercial success and artistic sensitivity, Taylor shaped numerous significant jazz recordings. The article discusses his innovative…
The January 1965 issue of Jazz magazine highlights Creed Taylor's influential role as a jazz A&R producer. Known for his commercial success and artistic sensitivity, Taylor shaped numerous significant jazz recordings. The article discusses his innovative…
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The holiday/vacation holiday period has been a massive investment in time with a new overhead scanner for my digital archive.
I've almost completed scanning 1,196 Down Beat magazine issues; I've added 196 book scans; including re-do's of everything Gene Lees wrote. Starting tomorrow, Waxpoetics
I've almost completed scanning 1,196 Down Beat magazine issues; I've added 196 book scans; including re-do's of everything Gene Lees wrote. Starting tomorrow, Waxpoetics
January 4, 2026 at 1:31 AM
The holiday/vacation holiday period has been a massive investment in time with a new overhead scanner for my digital archive.
I've almost completed scanning 1,196 Down Beat magazine issues; I've added 196 book scans; including re-do's of everything Gene Lees wrote. Starting tomorrow, Waxpoetics
I've almost completed scanning 1,196 Down Beat magazine issues; I've added 196 book scans; including re-do's of everything Gene Lees wrote. Starting tomorrow, Waxpoetics
At times like this, everyone needs community, some deserve it, few create it. I'll snag @billybragg.bsky.social - Always on the right side.
You know the deal: pick one (courtesy of Zero Wave in NE Portland)
January 4, 2026 at 4:38 AM
At times like this, everyone needs community, some deserve it, few create it. I'll snag @billybragg.bsky.social - Always on the right side.
The holiday/vacation holiday period has been a massive investment in time with a new overhead scanner for my digital archive.
I've almost completed scanning 1,196 Down Beat magazine issues; I've added 196 book scans; including re-do's of everything Gene Lees wrote. Starting tomorrow, Waxpoetics
I've almost completed scanning 1,196 Down Beat magazine issues; I've added 196 book scans; including re-do's of everything Gene Lees wrote. Starting tomorrow, Waxpoetics
January 4, 2026 at 1:31 AM
The holiday/vacation holiday period has been a massive investment in time with a new overhead scanner for my digital archive.
I've almost completed scanning 1,196 Down Beat magazine issues; I've added 196 book scans; including re-do's of everything Gene Lees wrote. Starting tomorrow, Waxpoetics
I've almost completed scanning 1,196 Down Beat magazine issues; I've added 196 book scans; including re-do's of everything Gene Lees wrote. Starting tomorrow, Waxpoetics
1958 October Playboy. Robert, a Hi-fi fan is considering jacking it all in to buy a stereo.
I wonder what he'd make of the CD vs vinyl wars?
I wonder what he'd make of the CD vs vinyl wars?
January 2, 2026 at 4:57 PM
1958 October Playboy. Robert, a Hi-fi fan is considering jacking it all in to buy a stereo.
I wonder what he'd make of the CD vs vinyl wars?
I wonder what he'd make of the CD vs vinyl wars?
There are a lot of people here on Bluesky who have #Haai #Humanise on their top albums list for 2025
Enjoy this live recording from the Jools Holland show
Haai
youtu.be/bUimZRc__fw?...
Enjoy this live recording from the Jools Holland show
Haai
youtu.be/bUimZRc__fw?...
HAAi ft. KAM-BU - Shapeshift (Later... with Jools Holland)
YouTube video by BBC Music
youtu.be
December 26, 2025 at 4:27 AM
There are a lot of people here on Bluesky who have #Haai #Humanise on their top albums list for 2025
Enjoy this live recording from the Jools Holland show
Haai
youtu.be/bUimZRc__fw?...
Enjoy this live recording from the Jools Holland show
Haai
youtu.be/bUimZRc__fw?...