Strata-east Rising

We celebrate Strata East Records with a special one off tribute show dedicated to the landmark jazz label co founded by Charles Tolliver and Stanley Cowell. Launched in 1971 Strata East Records is one of the most influential jazz labels in the world knows for producing albums by legends Max Roach Gil Scott Heron and Pharaoh Sanders among many others. The music of Strata East encouraged listeners to strive higher to push towards the unforeseen to believe that things will improve to lean into life when it all seems to dire. Planned in collaboration with Tolliver two bands will reimagine some of the labels biggest songs. Gathering at The Town Hall will be an all star lineup including original Strata East artists Tolliver Cecil McBee Billy Hart and Billy Harper alongside Steve Jordan Christian McBride Aja Monet Endea Owens Keyon Harrold Camille Thurman and more. Curated by Marcus J. Moore Brice Rosenbloom and Chad Tolliver.