New York-based trumpeter, composer and educator Charles Tolliver presents Connect, his first album in 13 years. Recorded to tape at RAK Studios last November and engineered by Tony Platt (Bob Marley, Jazz Jamaica All Stars, Abdullah Ibrahim), the line-up features top musicians from the New York jazz scene who have collectively played with the likes of Herbie Hancock, Nancy Wilson, and Chick Corea. Forming as the Charles Tolliver All Stars, the band includes Jesse Davis on alto saxophone, Keith Brown on piano, Buster Williams on double bass, and Lenny White on drums. The album also bridges together New York and London by featuring leading British saxophonist Binker Golding on two tracks, (Binker & Moses, Moses Boyd Exodus, Zara McFarlane.)

Musicians:
Charles Tolliver - trumpet
Jesse Davis - alto saxophone
Binker Golding - tenor saxophone
Keith Brown - piano
Buster Williams - double bass
Lenny White - drums