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Strata Records discography

This is a discography of albums released on Strata Records.

Strata was setup in 1969 in Detroit by Kenny Cox. The company recorded Detroit based and other musicians until folding in 1975. The Strata catlog, including sessions that were not released during the existence of the company, has been subsequently released by 180 Proof Records or other labels in conjunction with 180 Proof.

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Strata Records: albums released between 1969 and 1975

Location, The Contemporary Jazz Quintet, 1973, Strata SRI-101-73

Tracks : Bang!, Tao, Noh Word, Nguzo Saba (Struggle), Inner Beckoning

Musicians : Ken Cox, Charles Moore, Leon Henderson, Charles Eubanks, Ron Brooks, Bud Spangler, Dan Spencer

Reissued by 180 Proof Records in 2018.

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Live'n Well, Bert Myrick, 1974, Strata SRI-102-74

Tracks : Sevenths, Scorpio's Child, Paramour, The Latin Bit

Musicians : Bert Myrick, George Bohanon, Ronnie Fields, Kenny Cox, Will Austin

Recorded live on April 4, 1965 at the University of Michigan, Reissued by 180 Proof Records in 2018.

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Inside Ourselves, Sphere, 1974, Strata SRI-103-74

Tracks : Inside Ourselves, Alicia, Lonely Girl, Where, Spitfire

Musicians : Eddie Nuccilli, Larry Nozero, Keith Vreeland, John Dana, Jimmy Peluso

Recorded live at the Detroit Institute of Arts on June 28, 1970. Reissued by 180 Proof Records in 2019.

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Maulawi, Maulawi, 1974, Strata SRI-104-74

Tracks : Street Rap, Root In 7/4 Plus, Eltition, Naima, Sphinx Rabbit

Musicians : Maulawi Nururdin, Edwin Williams, Jim Cailen, Al Erick, Rufus Reed, Andy Potter, Michael Fuller, Adam Rudolph, Silas King, Joyce Major, Diane Cunningham

Reissued by Universal Sound in 2005 and by 180 Proof Records in 2020.

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Saturday Night Special, Lyman Woodard Organization, 1975, Strata SRI-105-75

Tracks : Saturday Night Special (Part I), Saturday Night Special (Part II), Joy Road, Belle Isle Daze (Part I), Belle Isle Daze (Part II), Creative Musicians, Cheeba (Part I), Cheeba (Part II), Allen Barnes, On Your Mind, Help Me Get Away

Musicians : Lyman Woodard, Norma Bell, Ron English, Leonard King, Lorenzo "Mr. Rhythm" Brown, Bud Spangler, Charles Moore

Reissued by 180 Proof Records in 2017.

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Time, Larry Nozero Featuring Dennis Tini, 1975, Strata SRI-109-75

Tracks : Reflections Of My Past, Tony, Chronicle Of The Murdered House Part I, Chronicle Of The Murdered House Part II, Tune For L.N., Impressions Of My Lady, All The Things You Are, Two Worlds, Baubles, Bangles & Beads

Musicians : Larry Nozero, Dennis Tini, Ron Brooks, Halina Lia, Kathie Spratt, Lorraine Periman, Zaida George, Pat Appleman, Danny Spencer, Muruga Sharma, George Pardo

Reissued by 180 Proof Records in 2013.

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Strata Recordings: unreleased Strata recordings released by 180 Proof Records from 2013 onwards

Mirror Mirror, Sam Sanders, 2013, Strata EP 1004 / 180 Proof Records EP 1004

Tracks : Inner City Player, Face At My Window, Loser, Funk'ed Up, Love's Gain, Summer Mist

Musicians : Sam Sanders, Beans Boles, John Katalenic, Wayne Wardlow, Ed Pickens, Jimmy Allen

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Clap Clap! The Joyful Noise, Kenny Cox, 2013, Strata OEP 1001 / 180 Proof Records OEP 1001

Tracks : Clap Clap! The Joyful Noise, Samba de Romance, Island Song, Lost My Love, Beyond The Dream

Musicians : Kenny Cox, Buzz Jones, Ron English, Skeets Curry, Victor Reeves, Ronald Johnsons, Ursula Walker, Fito Foster

Recorded in Dertoit in 1974/75.

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Orotunds, Maulawi, 2014, Strata OEP 1002 / 180 Proof Records OEP 1002

Tracks : Maiden Voyage, Orotunds, People Make The World Go Round, I Say A Little Prayer (For You), Where Is The Place?, Unknown Track, Maulawi Spoken Outro Edit

Musicians include: Maulawi Nururdin, Michael Fuller

A limited edition 2 * 45rpm LPs.

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I'm Really Gonna Miss You / People We Gotta Do Better, The Soulmates, 2014, Strata SRI-10003X / 180 Proof Records SRI-10003X

Tracks : I'm Really Gonna Miss You / People We Gotta Do Better

A limited edition 7" single.

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Fish Feet, Ron English, 2015, Strata OEP 1005 / 180 Proof Records OEP 1005

Tracks : You Make Me Feel Brand New, Fishfeet, Meadowlark, Bees, Yet And Still, Ultima Linda, I Surrender, Dear

Musicians : Ron English, Norma Jean Bell, Larry Nozero, Kenny Cox, Lyman Woodard, Ed Pickens, Danny Spencer, George Davidson, Leonard King

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Jazz In Detroit / Strata Concert Gallery / 46 Selden, Mingus, 2018, 180 Proof Records BBE453ACD / Strata Records BBE453ACD / Sue Mingus Music BBE453ACD

Tracks : Pithecanthropus Erectus, The Man Who Never Sleeps, Peggy's Blue Skylight, Introduction By Bud Spangler / Celia, Bud Spangler Interview With Roy Brooks And Commentary, C Jam Blues, Orange Was the Color of Her Dress, Then Blue Silk, Dizzy Profile, Noddin' Ya Head Blues, Celia (Alternate Take), Dizzy Profile (Alternate Take), Strata Gallery Announcement by Bud Spangler

Musicians : Charles Mingus, Joe Gardner, John Stubblefield, Don Pullen, Roy Brooks

A 5 CD set. Recorded February 13th, 1973, at the Strata Concert Gallery.

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The Black Hole, Contemporary Jazz Quintet, 2020, 180 Proof Records OEP 1008 / Strata OEP 1008

Tracks : Unknown Song Number One, Unknown Song Number Two, Unknown Song Number Three, Unknown Song Number Four

Musicians : Kenny Cox, Charles Moore. Marcus Townsend, Charles Eubanks, Phil Mendelsohn, Ron English, Ron Brooks, Bud Spangler, Danny Spencer, Adam Rudolph

A double LP release of music recorded live at the Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival in 1973.

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Last updated April 2022