Still is… if you've not heard the most recent albums like 'Poof' and 'The Other One,' you should check those out right away. He seems to be moving away from playing his horns more and more, but remains one of the greatest living composers—some days I'd say "The," singular.
Threadgill was a true genius. 'Just the Facts and Pass the Bucket' was my entry point, but it's all pretty outstanding.
Still is… if you've not heard the most recent albums like 'Poof' and 'The Other One,' you should check those out right away. He seems to be moving away from playing his horns more and more, but remains one of the greatest living composers—some days I'd say "The," singular.