The Ringer is an album by American jazz trumpeter-composer Charles Tolliver and his quartet Music Inc., recorded in 1969 and released the following year by the British label Polydor Records. The album's US release followed in 1975.
| The Ringer | ||||
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.jpg) Original UK release | ||||
| Studio album by Charles Tolliver and Music Inc. | ||||
| Released | 1970 | |||
| Recorded | June 2, 1969 | |||
| Studio | Polydor (London) | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 39:14 | |||
| Label | Polydor | |||
| Producer |
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| Charles Tolliver chronology | ||||
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| Alternate cover | ||||
.jpg) 1975 US release by Arista Records | ||||
Recording and release edit
The Ringer was the first album Tolliver recorded with his quartet Music Inc., formed with pianist Stanley Cowell.[1] They recorded the songs in a session for Polydor Records[2] on June 2, 1969, at the record label's studio in London. The recording was produced by Alan Bates,[3] Polydor's record producer and A&R executive.[1] The label released the album in the UK the following year.[4] Bates' own label Freedom Records later released The Ringer in Europe and Japan, while Arista Records distributed it in the US in 1975.[1]
Critical reception edit
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |  [3] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide |  [5] |
| Tom Hull – on the Web | A−[6] |
In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow states "Tolliver is heard at the peak of his creative powers; it is strange that he never received the fame and recognition that he deserved".[3]
Track listing edit
All compositions are by Charles Tolliver.
- "Plight" – 7:09
- "On the Nile" – 12:31
- "The Ringer" – 5:46
- "Mother Wit" – 8:46
- "Spur" – 5:02
Personnel edit
Information is taken from AllMusic.[3]
Musicians
Technical personnel
- Alan Bates – production
- Carlos Olms – engineering
- Chris Whent – production
- Valerie Wilmer – liner notes
References edit
- ^ a b c Waring, Charles (November 5, 2020). "Connecting The Dots; Jazz Trumpet Legend Charles Tolliver Talks About His New Album And More…". Soul and Jazz and Funk. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ^ Conrad, Thomas (June 2018). "Charles Tolliver: Last Man Standing" (PDF). The New York City Jazz Record. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Yanow, Scott. The Ringer – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
- ^ Russonello, Giovanni (December 20, 2020). "Stanley Cowell, Jazz Pianist With a Wide Range, Dies at 79". The New York Times. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 192. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
- ^ Hull, Tom (n.d.). "Grade List: Charles Tolliver". Tom Hull – on the Web. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
External links edit
- The Ringer at Discogs (list of releases)