Charles Tolliver
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Trumpeters · b. 1942

Charles Tolliver

American jazz trumpeter and composer

Born
6 March 1942
Country
United States
Record labels
Enja Records, Strata-East Records
Discography
15 albums

Biography

Charles Tolliver is a jazz musician who plays trumpet. Charles Tolliver was born on 6 March 1942. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Enja Records and Strata-East Records. The discography here lists 15 albums, from “The Ringer” (1969) to “Live at the Captain's Cabin” (2024).

Charles Tolliver (born March 6, 1942) is an American jazz trumpeter, composer, and co-founder of Strata East Records.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

The Ringer 1969
Charles Tolliver and His All Stars 1971
Impact 1972 · Live
Live in Tokyo 1974 · Live
Paper Man 1975
Impact 1976
New Tolliver 1978
Compassion 1980
Grand Max 1990 · Live
Live In Berlin At The Quasimodo Vol.1 1990 · Live
Live at Historic Slugs' 1998 · Live
Big Band With Love 2007
Connect 2020
Live at the Captain's Cabin 2024 · Live
Live In Berlin At The Quasimodo Vol.2

Also plays on

Albums where Charles Tolliver is credited as a sideman

1965 It’s Time! — Jackie McLean trumpet
1967 Virgo Vibes — Roy Ayers trumpet
1967 Action — Jackie McLean trumpet
1968 Members, Don’t Git Weary — Max Roach trumpet
1968 Stoned Soul Picnic — Roy Ayers flugelhorn, trumpet, brass
1969 Another Earth — Gary Bartz trumpet
1972 Song for My Lady — McCoy Tyner flugelhorn
1975 One for One — Andrew Hill trumpet
1975 Jacknife — Jackie McLean trumpet
1980 Dance With Death — Andrew Hill trumpet
2006 Time Lines — Andrew Hill trumpet
2025 On Fire: Live from the Blue Morocco — Freddie Hubbard liner notes
2025 Jacknife — Jackie McLean trumpet

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Charles Tolliver play?

Charles Tolliver is known for playing trumpet.

When and where was Charles Tolliver born?

Charles Tolliver was born 6 March 1942.

What are Charles Tolliver's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include The Ringer (1969), Charles Tolliver and His All Stars (1971), Impact (1972), Live in Tokyo (1974) and Paper Man (1975).

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