Charles Lloyd issued a series of albums in the 1990s with pianist Bobo Stenson and other Swedish players that were quiet to the point of somnolent. On this album, the presence of drummer Billy Hart elevates the pace and intensity, and so does the vigor of Lloyd's playing, which grows stronger in all ways. Ironically, he is far more accomplished than he was in the late 1960s when, in the throes of flower power, he won popular acclaim that was uncommonly broad for a jazz performer. His sax, stylistically and emotionally multihued, harks to Coltrane but rarely leans on him. Lloyd also makes judicious contributions on flute, all splendidly deep-toned and deeply felt. Stenson is ever dependable in support, coming to life when the opportunity presents itself. And Hart consistently kicks the music along. --Peter Monaghan
All My Relations,Charles Lloyd,Ecm Records,Jazz,Jazz Music,Pop,Post-Bop
Jazz Music:
- Beginnings [Extra tracks] [Original recording remastered]
- Bejazzo Gets a Facelift
- Big Band Buddy: Studio & Live 1945-57
- Bishop's Move [Live]
- Bluebird
- Blues Sur Seine
- Both Worlds
- Cape Verdean Blues [Import] [Limited Edition] [Original recording remastered]
- Commonwealth Blues
- Complete American Small Group Recordings [Import]
Jazz Music
Once More With Feeling: Singles 1996-2004 [Enhanced] [Import]
Jane Eaglen sings Medea in Corinto [Highlight]
Jutta Hipp at the Hickory House, Vol. 1 [Live] [Original recording remastered] [Import]
Lady Stardust [CD-single] [Import]
Jammed Together [Original recording remastered] [Import]
Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsodies S244; Consolations