Trumpeter/flügelhornist Charles Tolliver often straddled the line between the lyricism of hard bop and the adventurous nature of the avant-garde. Released in 1975, Impact contained a stimulating progressive edge within an energetic large band (14 horns, eight strings, and rhythm section) format. Tolliver's arrangements are consistently bright and build momentum, while the soloists are given sufficient room to maneuver through the multiple textures. Featured soloists in the remarkable reed section include Charles McPherson, James Spaulding, George Coleman, and Harold Vick. - Al Campbell
Tracks
01. Impact
02. Mother Wit
03. Grand Max
04. Plight
05. Lynnsome
6. Mournin' Variations
CHARLES TOLLIVER trumpet, flugelhorn
STANLEY COWELL piano
CHARLES McPHERSON alto saxophone
JAMES SPAULDING alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, piccolo flute, flute
CECIL McBEE bass (1, 6)
CLINT HOUSTON bass (1, 3, 4)
REGGIE WORKMAN bass (2, 6)
CHARLES DAVIS baritone saxophone
HAROLD VICK soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, flute
GEORGE COLEMAN tenor saxophone
GARNET BROWN trombone
JOHN GORDON trombone
JACK JEFFERS trombone
KIANE ZAWADI trombone
JIMMY OWENS trumpet
JON FADDIS trumpet
LARRY GREENWICH trumpet
VIGIL JONES trumpet
EDITH WINT PORTER cello
PATRICIA DIXON cello
BIG BLACK congas (1)
BILLY PARKER congas (1)
WARREN SMITH percussion, chimes (1, 6)
ASHLEY RICHARDSON viola
JULIUS MILLER viola
GAYLE DIXONviolin
NOEL DeCOSTAviolin
NOEL POINTER violin
WINSTON COLLYMORE violin
All music composed and arranged by Charles Tolliver
Recorded January 17, 1975 at Sound Ideas Studios
Strata-East SES 19757
Bomba Records BOM24122