Atari, for the most part you're talking about what I'm talking about. First and foremost, there are tons of great re-issues and "lost albums" and live performances released every year, many of which including this pre-66 era. In fact, a great deal of the "new" jazz records I'm interested in are just this. New releases of overlooked, out-of-print or forgotten old albums. (Your reference of ON THE CORNER is wonderful.)
As for new stuff, good call on the Mehldau and SOUND GRAMMAR. There's lots of good jazz released (be it old/new recordings) every year, every day. Just gotta know where to look.
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