This 1997 release captures Charlie Rouse in a series of live quartet recordings from the early 1980s, showcasing his distinctive tenor saxophone style.
- The album features bassist Walter Booker and drummer Akira Tana, musicians who frequently collaborated with Rouse.
- Recorded live at various New York City venues, the album highlights Rouse's improvisational prowess in a performance setting.
- "Epistrophy" was released on the 32 Jazz label, which specialized in reissuing and documenting significant jazz performances.
Charlie Rouse was a tenor saxophonist from New York City, known for his work in hard bop and post-bop, and particularly for his long tenure with Thelonious Monk's quartet. This 1997 album, "Epistrophy," was released posthumously, capturing him in his later years after a prolific career.
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