Charles Tolliver

About

Trumpeter on Jackie McLean's Blue Note albums and co-founder of Strata-East Records.

Before Fame

He started at Howard University as a pharmacy student before moving to New York City to further his music career.

Trivia

His 2007 album With Love won a Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble.

Family Life

His grandmother gave him a trumpet when he was a child.

Associated With

He recorded the 1968 album Paper Man with Charles Tolliver and His All Stars, which included Herbie Hancock.