Charles Tolliver’s Music Inc. – Live at Slugs Vol. I & II: Strata East (180g Vinyl 2LP)

Charles Tolliver’s Music Inc. Live at Slugs’ Vol. I & II on 180g 2LP. Mastered From the Original Analog Tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio. Pressed at RTI. Mack Avenue / Strata East series.

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 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 Marcus J. Moore and never-before-seen photos, making this release a must-have for jazz enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Side A:

1. Drought
2. Felicite

Side B:

1. Orientale

Side C:

1. Spanning
2. Wilpan’s

Side D:

1. Our Second Father