Live in Berlin at the Quasimodo, Vol. 1
Released: Jul 21, 1988
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Released: Jul 21, 1988
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The talented, if underrecorded and underrecognized trumpeter Charles Tolliver is well showcased on this quartet date. Assisted by pianist Alain Jean-Marie, bassist Ugonna Okegwo and drummer Ralph...
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Impact
Released: Jan 17, 1975
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Released: Jan 17, 1975
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Trumpeter/flügelhornist Charles Tolliver often straddled the line between the lyricism of hard bop and the adventurous nature of the avant-garde. Released in 1975, Impact contained a stimulating...
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Live in Tokyo
Released: Dec 7, 1973
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Released: Dec 7, 1973
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CDs led by the great and vastly underrated trumpeter Charles Tolliver are few and far between. This live set (originally released by the Japanese Trio label) finds Tolliver leading his Music Inc....
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Grand Max
Released: Aug 9, 1972
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Released: Aug 9, 1972
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Originally released by Strata East as Live at the Loosdrecht Jazz Festival, this CD reissue features the great but very underrated trumpeter Charles Tolliver in a quartet with pianist John Hicks,...
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Music, Inc. Big Band
Released: Nov 11, 1971
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Released: Nov 11, 1971
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First document of progressive big band. Seventeen pieces. Famous works "Ruthie's Heart," "On the Nile" and "Departure." ~ Michael G. Nastos, All Music Guide
Live at Slugs, Vols. 1 & 2
Released: May 1, 1970
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Released: May 1, 1970
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Trumpeter in live club session. With Cecil McBee (b), Stanley Cowell (p), and Jimmy Hopps (d). Modal jazz played with a real genuine honesty. Extended compositions let the band stretch out. ~...
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Paper Man
Released: Jul 2, 1968
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Released: Jul 2, 1968
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Also released by the Freedom label, this was trumpeter Charles Tolliver's full-length album as a leader. One of the top brassmen to emerge during the era (although he never quite lived up to his...
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The Ringer
Released: Jun 2, 1969
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Released: Jun 2, 1969
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This is the Charles Tolliver record to get, although it may be hard to find. The masterful trumpeter, in a quartet with pianist Stanley Cowell, bassist Steve Novosel, and drummer Jimmy Hopps, plays...
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