Album Title Charles Tolliver Music Inc. Live at Slug’s vol. II This is a masterpiece live album by Music Inc., formed in 1969 around Stanley Cowell (p), founder of the label Strata-East, and the progressive trumpeter Charles Tolliver. Recorded in May 1970, this quartet, consisting of Cowell, Tolliver, Cecil McBee (b), and Jimmy Hopps (ds), creates a passionate and dynamic jazz sound. From the straight-ahead Wilpan’s, which begins with McBee’s bass, to Our Second Father, a tribute to John Coltrane that occupies the entire B-side, the energy of young jazz musicians overflows. Please listen to this wonderful performance, filled with a spiritual groove that is distinct from so-called modern jazz and hard bop jazz. US Strata-East SES19720 stereo Trio Japanese pressing Released around the same time as the original US release, the jacket has scuffs due to age, damage to the spine, yellowing, and stains. The record has no scratches, but picks up small crackles and pops in quiet passages; overall, the noise is minimal and the condition is good. There is no obi strip, but it comes with a Japanese commentary booklet.