the record label muggsy is not related to muggsy spanier, the legendary jazz cornettist. nor is it connected to the tiny terror of the nba, muggsy bogues. neither, for that matter, is it linked to cypress hill dj and producer dj muggs. nope. it is, however, entirely related to the brooklyn house firmament, henrystreet.

the template celebrates jtqs 25 years of recording. james taylors hammond organ playing is distinctive, his light touch contrasts with many of the heavy duty players of the past. this album includes a wicked version of home is where the hatred is. also check the vocal jazz funk of light up your soul, the full-on jazzy hammond of pressure gauge. taylors more subtle side surfaces on the understated koko.