Charles Tolliver – Live At Slugs' Volume I & II (CD)
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$ 21.95
Est. 1974, Curated by Heads
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Slugs' Saloon in the East Village was one of the few rooms in New York where the avant-garde and hard bop truly collided, and Tolliver's Music Inc. quartet was exactly the kind of band that thrived in that pressure cooker. A founding force behind the musician-owned Strata-East label, Tolliver represented a generation determined to control their art and their business on their own terms, and these 1970 sessions document that spirit at full burn.
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
1. Drought (9:04)
2. Felicite (8:05)
3. Orientale (17:32)
4. Spanning (8:30)
5. Wilpan's (10:37)
6. Our Second Father (13:26)
UPC: 673203501027
Label: Mack Avenue Records
Release Date: 4.25.25
Format: CD