Charles Tolliver / Music Inc – Live In Tokyo
Charles Tolliver / Music Inc – Live In Tokyo
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Japan Pressing. Japan-only jacket!
1974 Strata-East live classic — Tolliver & Cowell’s Music Inc captured in Tokyo.
Released on Strata-East (catalog SES-19745) after a December 7, 1973 concert at Tokyo’s Yūbin Chokin Hall, this set documents Charles Tolliver’s quartet Music Inc at full tilt: Stanley Cowell (p), Clint Houston (b), and Clifford Barbaro (ds). Side A hits hard with “Drought” and “Stretch”—the latter opening with ~5 minutes of Houston’s bass solo before the band pivots into a dark blues and then straight-ahead swing. Side B balances intensity and poise: the concise “Truth,” Cowell’s waltzing ballad “Effi,” and a radical, tempo-shifting take on “‘Round Midnight.” Audiophile perfection it isn’t, but the performances are fierce, melodic, and deeply musical—the Strata-East live aesthetic collectors prize.
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About the Condition
About the Condition
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| S (Sealed) | Still sealed in factory wrap. Never played. |
| M (Mint) | Perfect condition. Looks unplayed with no signs of use. Typically used for records that are brand new or opened but never played. |
| EX (Excellent) | Very clean. May have light scuffs or hairline marks, but plays perfectly. |
| VG+ (Very Good Plus) | Minor wear, light surface noise, no major flaws — a solid average used copy. |
| VG (Very Good) | Visible wear and surface noise. Plays through without skipping. |
| G+ (Good Plus) | Heavily used. Significant wear or scratches, but still playable. |
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