Live At Slugs' Volume 1 - Music Inc.* - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Recorded in 1970 at the now-mythic Slugs’ Saloon in New York’s East Village, 'Live At Slugs' Volume 1' by Music Inc. is an electrifying testament to the restless innovation of early 1970s jazz. Helmed by trumpeter Charles Tolliver, Music Inc. featured a powerhouse lineup including pianist Stanley Cowell, bassist Cecil McBee, and drummer Jimmy Hopps—each a visionary in their own right. The set exudes raw immediacy, with the group pushing compositional boundaries while maintaining an unyielding sense of swing and interplay. What sets this recording apart is its palpable sense of place: Slugs’ was infamous for its gritty intimacy and fiercely attentive audience, and that energy crackles throughout. Tolliver’s trumpet is bold and searching, while Cowell’s piano work moves seamlessly between lyricism and abstraction. For collectors and jazz devotees, this album stands as both a historical snapshot and a timeless listening experience—an essential document of artists who thrived on risk, improvisation, and community. 'Live At Slugs' Volume 1' is more than an artifact; it’s a living, breathing example of jazz at its most adventurous. Track List: A1 - Drought - 9:04 A2 - Felicite - 8:05 B - Orientale - 17:32