Ahead of the Barbican Centre show, Gilles met the man behind the seminal Strata-East jazz record label, Charles Tolliver for an in-depth chat. They discuss Charles' beginnings, moving to NYC, the ethos behind the label, working with legendary musicians such as Jackie McLean, Max Roach and Horace Silver, as well as releasing Gil Scott Heron's 'The Bottle'.Tracklist:Charles Tolliver - Prayer For PeaceJackie McLean - It's TimeJackie McLean - RevillotJackie McLean - TruthBooker Irvine - Stolen MomentsHank Mobley - The Morning AfterMax Roach - AbstrutionsCharles Tolliver - Brilliant CirclesCharles Tolliver - EffiCharles Tolliver - Mournin' VariationsGil Scott Heron - The BottleJackie MacLean - On The NileM'Boom - Morning, Noon, MiddayHorace Silver - Psychedelic SallyCharles Tolliver's Music Inc - Wilpan's

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