Charlie Rouse - Two Is One (1974/2025) [Hi-Res]

Charlie Rouse’s groundbreaking album Two Is One is a funk-infused exploration of jazz that embodies the innovative spirit of Strata-East Records. Originally recorded in 1974 and transferred from the original analog tapes, Two Is One fuses sophisticated soul jazz with post-bop and spiritual influences while highlighting stellar collaborations with guitarists George Davis and Paul Metzke, Cal Scott on electrified cello, and the incomparable Stanley Clarke on electric bass.

For the first time ever, this classic from a saxophone legend will be available on CD and digital platforms, as well as on 180-gram vinyl. Pressed at Record Technology Inc. (RTI) and mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio, the vinyl edition comes in high-quality, glossy tip-on gatefold jackets. It also includes new liner notes by Syd Schwartz and never-before-seen photos, making this release a must-have for jazz enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Bass – Martin Rivera, Stanley Clark
Cello – Calo Scott
Congas – Azzedin Weston
Drums – David Lee
Guitar – George Davis, Paul Metzke
Percussion – Airto Moreira
Tenor Saxophone – Charles Rouse
Bass Clarinet – Charles Rouse