Charles Tolliver & Stanley Cowell
Music Inc.
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Release Date: December 12, 2025
As Strata-East’s debut release, Music Inc by Charles Tolliver set the standard for creative expression, artistic freedom, and musical mastery that Tolliver and co-founder Stanley Cowell exemplified throughout their celebrated careers. Recorded on November 11, 1970, Music Inc is a masterclass in executing a singular creative vision for large ensembles, with the core band—led by Tolliver’s expertise—featuring Cowell on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Jimmy Hopps on drums.
Vinyl: 180-gram vinyl pressed at RTI with audio cut directly from the original analog tapes, remastered by Kevin Gray, housed in a deluxe gatefold tip-on package with newly commissioned liner notes by Syd Schwartz and never-before-seen photos.
CD: Audio remastered from the original tapes at 192khz/24 bit plus newly commissioned liner notes by Syd Schwartz and never-before-seen photos.