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"Live at Slugs' Volume II" by Charles Tolliver Music Inc on Strata-East SES-19720

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"Live at Slugs' Volume II" by Charles Tolliver Music Inc on Strata-East SES-19720

Essential Music Inc.

Another Music Inc album with Charles Tolliver at the helm. This one was recorded live at Slugs’ Saloon situated in the East Village, Manhattan, New York on May 1, 1970. Fantastic music from Tolliver and company as usual. This is the second volume and I’m also looking for Vol.1.

Love the ferocious ”Out Second Father”, penned by Tolliver, dedicated to the memory of John Coltrane. Tolliver plays absolutely brilliant  on this tune. It’s also featured live on the ”Live at Loosdrecht” album, also on Strata-East, which I posted back in October of last year.

The personell on this date is Tolliver on trumpet, Stanley Cowell on piano, Cecil McBee on double bass and Jimmy Hopps on drums.

This original LP came in a beautiful gatefold cover, which features a lovely photograph of the band inside.

Essential.

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"Compassion" by Charles Tolliver Music Inc on Strata-East SES 8001

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"Compassion" by Charles Tolliver Music Inc on Strata-East SES 8001

Anything with Tolliver on it is worth getting.

Another find from that previously unknown (to me) local store. Tolliver is always dope and I’m aiming to collect much more of his stuff. Got another one by him on it’s way as well. This album is a real treat. Post bop at is finest. An unusual combination of only trumpet and guitar besides the bass and drums creates a wonderful sound. It’s delicate and detailed. The musicians are Tolliver on trumpet, Nathan Page on guitar, Steve Novosel on double bass and Alvin Queen on drums.

We have four cuts, three of them are of the longer format which is always a plus for me. Favorite pick is the title track, which clocks in at almost 11 minutes. The closing ballad ”Truth” is amazing as well. The session was recorded in 1977. All compositions are by Tolliver.

Have some packages on their way to me next week with some very good stuff, so stay tuned.

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"Impact" by Music Inc. / Charles Tolliver on Enja 2016

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"Impact" by Music Inc. / Charles Tolliver on Enja 2016

Always on point.

Another live jazz album with Charles Tolliver. This time it’s recorded at the Jazzclub Domicile in Munich on March 23, 1972.

Tolliver is always a treat to listen to. He’s such a great trumpeter. And his bands are always on point. On this one we have Tolliver on fluegelhorn, Stanley Cowell on piano, Ron Mathewson on double bass and Alvin Queen on drums.

The music is top notch and it’s definitely post bop. This live recording sounds really good as well. I really enjoy the almost 16 minutes long ”Brilliant Circles” a lot, as well as the beautiful ballad ”Truth”. I really like the length of the tunes. The soloists can then stretch out properly. I’ve always loved lenghty tunes in jazz.

I’m continuing my explorations into Tollivers work and I’m sure I will add more of his stuff to the collection.

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Charles Tolliver's Music Inc Live at the Loosdrecht Jazz Festival on Strata-East SES-19740/1

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Charles Tolliver's Music Inc Live at the Loosdrecht Jazz Festival on Strata-East SES-19740/1

An absolutely splendid live date.

Fantastic live album by Charles Tolliver’s Music Inc, consisting of 2 LP’s, recorded on the 9th of August 1972 at The Loosdrecht Jazz Festival in the Netherlands.

I’m definitely after more of Tolliver’s stuff. He was a brilliant trumpeter and composer. He totally smokes on this one. Before acquiring this LP the only other album in my collection that featured Tolliver was Jackie Macs’ ”It’s Time”. So the hunt is one for more of his stuff as a leader. This album is a great first catch for sure. It’s also my first Strata-East title. Plenty of great stuff on this label to try and find. The label was founded in 1971 by Tolliver and pianist Stanley Cowell.

The first tune on record 1 sets the tone from the get-go. It’s high energy and fiery stuff. You just know this is gonna be great. The sound is brilliant, a great live recording. It’s a natural and very detailed sound with an edge. Love it! The band consists of Tolliver on trumpet and fluegelhorn, John Hicks on piano, Reggie Workman on double bass and Alvin Queen on drums. Wonderful group of musicians. They sound very tight and on it.

If you haven’t heard this amazing album it’s about time you get familiar with it.

I’m really enjoying exploring 70’s jazz. I feel that this is the most fun I’ve ever had listening to and collecting jazz.

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