Charles Tolliver & Music Inc Orchestra - Impact (2025) [Hi-Res]

Trumpeter and flugelhorn player Charles Tolliver often straddled the line between the lyricism of hard bop and adventurous avant-garde. "Impact," released in 1975, featured a stimulating progressive approach in an energetic large-band format (14 horns, eight strings, and a rhythm section).

Tolliver's arrangements are consistently brilliant, building momentum while giving soloists ample space to maneuver through the diverse textures. Soloists in the notable horn section include Charles McPherson, James Spaulding, George Coleman, and Harold Vick.

"Trumpeter/flügelhornist Charles Tolliver often straddled the line between the lyricism of hard bop and the adventurous nature of the avant-garde. Released in 1975, Impact contained a stimulating progressive edge within an energetic large band (14 horns, eight strings, and rhythm section) format. Tolliver's arrangements are consistently bright and build momentum, while the soloists are given sufficient room to maneuver through the multiple textures. Featured soloists in the remarkable reed section include Charles McPherson, James Spaulding, George Coleman, and Harold Vick." (Al Campbell, AMG)