Gilles Peterson

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 Peace Jackie McLean - It's Time Jackie McLean - Revillot Jackie McLean - Truth Booker Irvine - Stolen Moments Hank Mobley - The Morning After Max Roach - Abstrutions Charles Tolliver - Brilliant Circles Charles Tolliver - Effi Charles Tolliver - Mournin' Variations Gil Scott Heron - The Bottle Jackie MacLean - On The Nile M'Boom - Morning, Noon, Midday Horace Silver - Psychedelic Sally Charles Tolliver's Music Inc - Wilpan's  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.