Strata-East
Jez Nelson presents a celebration of the Strata-East label, with founders Charles Tolliver (trumpet) and Stanley Cowell (piano) in concert at the Barbican with an all-star band.
A celebration of the Strata-East label - the influential 1970s imprint set up by trumpeter Charles Tolliver and pianist Stanley Cowell that broke new ground in post-bop, spiritual jazz and afro-jazz.
Brought together by DJ and Strata-East fan Gilles Peterson, the label's founders are joined on stage at London's Barbican by an all-star line up featuring saxophonist Billy Harper, bassist Cecil McBee and drummer Alvin Queen, plus a special guest appearance from vocalist Jean Carne.
Presenter: Jez Nelson
Producer: Chris Elcombe.
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Kevin Le Gendre joins Jez at the Barbican ahead of the performance
Strata-East All-Stars recorded at the Barbican, London on 22 March 2015
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Strata-East All-Stars
Effi
Composer: Stanley Cowell
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Strata-East All-Stars
Cry Of Hunger
Composer: Billy Harper
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Strata-East All-Stars
On The Nile
Composer: Charles Tolliver
Gilles Peterson joins Jez in the studio to discuss the legacy of the Strata-East label
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Nas
One Love
Composer: Nas
- The Traveler's Ghost.
- Columbia.
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Pharoah Sanders
Prince Of Peace
Composer: Pharaoh Sanders
- Izipho Zam (My Gifts).
- Strata-East.
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The New York Bass Violin Choir
John Coltrane (feat. George Coleman)
Composer: Bill Lee
- The New York Bass Violin Choir: Baby Sweets.
- Strata-East.
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Stanley Cowell
Travellin' Man
Composer: Stanley Cowell
- Regeneration.
- Strata-East.
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Brother Ah
Love Piece
Composer: Max Roach
- Sound Awareness.
- Strata-East.
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Gil ScottβHeron
Peace Go With You brother
Composer: Gil Scott Heron
- Winter In America.
- Strata-East.
Strata-East All-Stars recorded at the Barbican, London on 22 March 2015
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Strata-East All-Stars
Voice Of The 7th Angel (feat. Jean Carne)
Composer: Cecil McBee
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Strata-East All-Stars
Stretch (feat. Jean Carne)
Composer: Charles Tolliver
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Strata-East All-Stars
Suspicion (feat. Jean Carne)
Composer: Charles Tolliver
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Strata-East All-Stars
I'm Trying To Find A Way (feat. Jean Carne)
Composer: Stanley Cowell
Line up:
Charles Tolliver (trumpet); Billy Harper (tenor saxophone); Stanley Cowell (piano); Cecil McBee (double bass); Alvin Queen (drums); Jean Carne (guest vocals)
Broadcast
- Mon 30 Mar 2015 23:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3
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