Charles Tolliver – Live At Slugs', Volume I & II (2-LP Vinyl)
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Est. 1974, Curated by Heads
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Slugs' Saloon on the Lower East Side was one of the few venues in late 1960s and early 1970s New York where avant-garde and hard bop could coexist on the same bandstand, drawing serious musicians and serious listeners in equal measure. Tolliver's Music Inc. quartet was exactly the kind of band that thrived in that room, pushing post-bop harmony into urgent, politically charged territory at a moment when jazz was reckoning with everything around it.
For the first time ever, Charles Tolliver’s Live at Slugs’, Volumes I & II will be released together in one set, presenting the full power of these historic performances in a unified collection. Recorded live in 1970 at the legendary Slugs' in New York City, the albums feature Tolliver’s fiery trumpet alongside an all-star lineup: Strata-East co-founder Stanley Cowell on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Jimmy Hopps on drums. These high-energy recordings capture the raw intensity and innovation of the Music Inc. quartet, showcasing their technical brilliance and cohesive interplay.
Remastered in stunning detail, this release unites two of the most celebrated live albums in jazz history for the first time on CD and digital platforms, as well as on 180-gram vinyl. The digital release features 3 never-before-released bonus tracks, totaling 41 minutes of unreleased music. Pressed at Record Technology Inc. (RTI) and mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio, the vinyl edition comes in high-quality, glossy tip-on gatefold jackets. It also includes new liner notes by Marcus J. Moore and never-before-seen photos, making this release a must-have for jazz enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Tracklist
Side A
1. Drought (9:04)
2. Felicite (8:05)
Side B
1. Orientale (17:32)
Side C
1. Spanning (8:30)
2. Wilpan's (10:37)
Side D
1. Our Second Father (13:26)
UPC: 673203501010
Label: Mack Avenue Records
Release Date: 4.25.25
Format: LP Vinyl