| Two Is One | ||||
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| Released | 1974 | |||
| Recorded | 1974 The Warehouse, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 40:14 | |||
| Label | Strata-East SES 19746 | |||
| Producer | Cha-Rou Inc. | |||
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Two Is One is an album by American saxophonist Charles Rouse recorded in 1974 and released on the Strata-East label. [1]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [3] |
| MusicHound Jazz | [4] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [5] |
The editors of AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars, and reviewer Brandon Burke stated: "Given his discography, this record is atypical and probably not for everyone, but enjoyable nonetheless". [2]
The authors of The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings called the music "pretty startling," and commented: "It's a difficult performance to locate within Rouse's overall output, but there is no denying its effectiveness." [5]
A writer for Billboard remarked: "this is an appreciated release and shows another side of Rouse, as it presents him in a funky feeling." [6]
Guitarist Jeff Parker wrote: "This album introduced me to Strata-East Records, and I've been... following the label and collecting the records ever since." [7]
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