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The revival of Strata-East Records has captured the attention of the world's most respected music publications.
You can't tell the story of jazz in the 1970s without a serious look at Strata-East, a New York-based label founded by trumpeter Charles Tolliver and pianist Stanley Cowell that fostered a trove of proudly uncompromising albums.— The New York Times
The Washington Post
December 17, 2025
Music Inc., 'Music Inc.'
The late pianist Stanley Cowell lived his twilight years in suburban Maryland, but his journey through American jazz reached some kind of high noon in New York City in 1971—the first release on the soon-to-be-legendary Strata-East Records.
Read ArticleThe New York Times
December 10, 2025
15 Deep-Dive Boxed Sets and Reissues From 2025
Cecil McBee's "Mutima" is highlighted as a great entry point to Strata-East's comprehensive reissue program—gritty, proudly uncompromising, and quintessential.
Read ArticleThe New York Times
September 16, 2025
Shamek Farrah and the Spirit of Strata-East Jazz
An in-depth feature exploring the legacy of alto saxophonist Shamek Farrah and the revolutionary artist-owned label that gave voice to a generation of jazz visionaries.
Read ArticleDownBeat Magazine
July 2025
Five-Star Historical Reviews
Stanley Cowell's "Musa: Ancestral Streams" and Tolliver's "Live at Slugs'" earn the magazine's highest rating—testament to Strata-East's enduring musical brilliance.
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The Return of Strata-East
The rejuvenated Strata-East Records reminds us how persuasive and powerful jazz from the 1970s could be—a welcome task to rank these memorable discs.
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