Mars Williams Presents An Ayler Xmas Vol. 5 (December 3, 2021 Astral Spirits)

1. The Divine Peacemaker Plays Dreidel In Frightful Weather

2. The Angels Sing With The Old & New Ghosts In The Manger

3. Did You Hear They Found Light In Darkness

Mars Williams - Sax, Suona, Toy Instruments

Josh Berman - Cornet

Jim Baker - Piano, Viola, Arp Synth

Brian Sandstrom - Bass, Guitar, Trumpet

Steve Hunt - Drums

Peter Maunu - Violin

Kent Kessler - Bass (Tracks 1 & 2)

Krzysztof Pablan - Bass (Track 3)

Track 1 & 2 Recorded by: Dave Zuchowski 7/28/21

Track 3 Recorded Live at Constellation Chicago 12/19/20

Mixed & Mastered by: Hermey at Island Of Misfit Toys Studios

Design by Rich Good

TRACK 1 CONTAINS MUSIC WRITTEN BY ALBERT AYLER (BMI) “Divine Peacemaker” (Railroad Town Music / BMI) Additional Songs: “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow” By Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne © Imagem Music /Cahn Music and Chappell and Co. / Producers Music Publishing Co.

TRACK 2 CONTAINS MUSIC WRITTEN BY ALBERT AYLER (BMI) “Ghosts” (Railroad Town Music / BMI) “New Ghosts” © Spurt Music (BMI); Railroad Town Music / BMI) Additional Songs: “Feliz Navidad” By: José Feliciano © BMG Gold Songs / J&H Publishing

TRACK 3 CONTAINS MUSIC WRITTEN BY ALBERT AYLER (BMI) “Light In Darkness” (Railroad Town Music / BMI) Additional Songs: “Do You hear what I Hear” By: Noël Regney and Gloria Shayne Baker (Jewel Music Publishing Co. Inc.)

ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY SONGS: PUBLIC DOMAIN MUSIC ARRANGED BY: MARS WILLIAMS (Music From Mars /BMI)

PREORDER

Trio Now (Steve Hunt, Bruce Gertz & Jack Diefendorf) - Blue Shadow (2016)

Blue Shadow is the third release by Trio-Now. Award winning bassist and composer, Bruce Gertz, Steve Hunt and Jack Diefendorf are a collective force of communication. For the many Trio-Now fans who loved The Heart of A Champion and Someday Soon, their first two releases, this one is a landmark of higher communication. This is a must have CD for those who love the sound of Acoustic Jazz Bass, 9 foot concert grand Steinway Piano and classic jazz drum kit all played masterfully. The best recordings never get old and this one is sure to withstand the test of time. In addition to incredible performance this CD also has an equally amazing sound quality. The tunes are great and the trio gets deeper with each new release.

1. M.J. 8:24

2. Blue Shadow 7:40

3. Cell Mates / Apparition 15:46

4. Enchanted City Boogie 5:58

5. Intensions 6:38

6. Squeezed 6:00

7. Dream Time 12:41

Steve Hunt, piano

Bruce Gertz, double bass

Jack Diefendorf, drums