Charles Tolliver "Live At The Captain's Cabin"

One might say that trumpet man Charles Tolliver chose the road less travelled. To my ears, his music is “out there”, sort of Charles Tolliver meets George Russell. This two-CD set is particularly interesting because Tolliver and company go for broke on CD #1 and sound much more straight ahead on CD #2. Also notable is the presence of the late piano giant John Hicks who is up to the task on any tempo. Tolliver, when he brings the tempestuous tempo down, is a fountain of ideas. Warning: This is not music for your great aunt Muriel who owns a collection of Mantovani. You might have to stretch a bit, but there are worthwhile things happening here. Take the plunge; it won't hurt a bit.

Reel to Real; 2024; times not indicated