Cast
Charles Tolliver — Trumpeter
Theo Hill — Pianist
Devin Starks — Bass guitarist
Bruce Edwards — Guitarist
Gene Jackson — Drummer
Program notes
Discover the man behind the famed Strata-East Records, Charles Tolliver, the self-taught trumpeter who dared oppose the style imposed by major record companies in the 1970s. Stand witness to his stunning talent on the stage of the Banlieues Bleues festival.
Accompanied by Theo Hill on piano, Devin Starks on bass, Bruce Edwards on guitar, and Gene Jackson on drums, Charles Tolliver displays a refined personal style, rich and reflective. The concert is punctuated by interviews of the virtuoso, who meticulously explains the subtleties of his art.