Charlie Rouse - Two Is One LP
$44.98
Label: Mack Avenue/Strata East
Release Date: April 25th, 2025
Dive into the boundary-pushing sound of Two Is One, a 1974 jazz-funk masterpiece from saxophonist Charlie Rouse—best known for his longtime work with Thelonious Monk. Released on the visionary Strata-East label, Two Is One blends soul jazz, post-bop, and spiritual influences into a bold, electrified statement. Featuring standout contributions from guitarists George Davis and Paul Metzke, Cal Scott on electric cello, and the legendary Stanley Clarke on bass, the album captures Rouse at his most adventurous.
Sourced directly from the original analog tapes, this definitive reissue has been mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio and pressed at Record Technology Inc. (RTI). Housed in a deluxe, glossy tip-on gatefold jacket, it includes newly written liner notes by Syd Schwartz and rare, never-before-seen photos—an essential release for jazz lovers and collectors alike.