Charles Tolliver & Stanley Cowell - Music Inc. - LP

Deluxe Edition 180g LP, Remastered by Kevin Gray, Gatefold Tip-On Jacket

As Strata-East's debut release, Music Inc. by Charles Tolliver set the standard for the creative freedom and musical mastery that Tolliver and co-founder Stanley Cowell exemplified throughout their careers. Recorded on November 11, 1970, it's a masterclass in realizing a singular creative vision, with the core band—led by Tolliver's trumpet—featuring Cowell on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Jimmy Hopps on drums. This deluxe reissue is remastered from the original analog tapes and pressed at RTI.

Features

• Deluxe Edition, 180g vinyl LP
• Remastered from the original analog tapes by Kevin Gray
• Pressed at RTI
• Deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket
• Newly commissioned liner notes by Syd Schwartz, plus never-before-seen photos
• Label: Strata-East

Track Listing

Side One:

1. Ruthie's Heart
2. Brilliant Circles
3. Abscretions

Side Two:

1. Household of Saud
2. On the Nile
3. Departure