Tolliver was born in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1942 and moved with his family to New York City when he was 10. During his childhood, his grandmother gave him his first horn, a cornet he had coveted.... more

Remastered Japanese pressing. Bethlehem. 2018.

2020 release. Jazz trumpet legend, founder of the uber-cool Strata East label that spawned Gil Scott Heron, is back with Connect, his first studio album in 13 years. Recorded to tape at RAK Studios... more

Onto my short review. I have to admit that I'm biased in favor of Charles Tolliver. He plays with a combination of strength and sweetness that goes beyond mere language. The fact that he is... more

Japanese reissue, part of Enja's 50th Anniversary campaign. Ultra Vybe. 2021.

Jazz pianist Horace Silver brings his blues-inflected style and talents as a composer to this 1968 album featuring the likes of Charles Tolliver, Stanley Turrentine, Bennie Maupin and more. Unusually... more

This special single-CD collection features the vibist-band leader's greatest hits and best-loved performances. These recordings are the foundation of the acid-jazz movement; 15 of Roy's most popular... more

Long considered on of the brightest young trumpet talents on the New York scene, Keyon Harrold blows fire and brimstone on his Criss Cross debut on a suite of six original tunes, a spiritual, and... more

Recorded in 1964 on the coat tails of some of McLean’s best titles One Step Beyond and Destination…Out! The previous year, it fitted well with McLean’s new trajectory, moving on from Bop towards... more