Charles Rouse – Two Is One: Strata East (180g Vinyl LP)

Charles Rouse’s Two Is One on 180g LP. Mastered From the Original Analog Tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio. Pressed at RTI. Mack Avenue / Strata East series

Experience the groundbreaking sound of Charlie Rouse on Two Is One – a funk-infused exploration of jazz that embodies the innovative spirit of Strata-East Records. Originally recorded in 1974 and transferred from the original analog tapes, Two Is One fuses sophisticated soul jazz with post-bop and spiritual influences while highlighting stellar collaborations with guitarists George Davis and Paul Metzke, Cal Scott on electrified cello, and the incomparable Stanley Clarke on electric bass.

For the first time ever, this classic from a saxophone legend will be available on 180-gram vinyl. Pressed at Record Technology Inc. (RTI) and mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio with audio transferred directly from the original analog tapes, the vinyl edition comes in high-quality, glossy tip-on gatefold jackets. It also includes new liner notes by Syd Schwartz and never-before-seen photos, making this release a must-have for jazz enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Side A:

1. Bitchin
2. Hopscotch
3. In a Funky Way

Side B:

1. Two Is One
2. In His Presence Searching