Charles Lloyd Quartet, Geri Allen/Italy 2002 & more

This is the era when saxophonist/composer Charles Lloyd, a living legend alongside Rollins and Shorter, came closest to the world of Coltrane, who was greatly influenced by Geri Allen, who was said to be McCoy Tyner’s successor. , a 2-disc set of 2 live performances of the highest quality sound with magnificent and beautiful spirituality that will wash your soul! Complete recording of nearly two hours of the July 31, 2002 Parma Jazz Club performance in Rome, Italy by the Lloyd Quartet featuring Geri Allen, bassist Bob Hurst, and drummer Billy Hart. On April 8th of the same year, a 2-disc set of the Marciac performance in France, which was recorded for nearly 50 minutes, has arrived on a super high-quality stereo soundboard with both shows carefully mastered by the label! ! It is no exaggeration to say that during this period Lloyd was at the peak of his long career both physically and mentally, creating a one-of-a-kind sound with his unique saxophone tone and sense of time, as well as his one-of-a-kind flute playing. He maintains the spiritual playing he has cultivated since his debut in the 1960s, both technically and mentally, and delivers a divine performance that is not exaggerated but comparable to Coltrane in his later years. For example, it feels close to the world of Coltrane’s “Naima” and “Welcome.” The phrases are woven at the same volume and with the same amount of energy from start to finish, and while they sometimes swell and sometimes even rub, they are controlled and create a bold and lively flow of phrases. Anyway, what a deep and warm sound…Of course, the flute playing is also top notch! In addition, Allen and Jeri, who has also released Thelonious Monk collection, have a unique sense of time, innovative harmonies reminiscent of Bill Evans, speedy and thrilling play, and beautiful ballad play that is sure to knock out ECM fans. From classical and contemporary music to hard jazz and elements of ethnic music that he continues to research in earnest, you can fully enjoy Jeri’s brilliant piano playing that shows not only her technique but also the breadth of her amplitude! Of course, you can’t miss listening to the skillful and talented rhythm team of Billy Hart and Bob Hurst. When it comes to Lloyd, people tend to focus on pianists such as Keith, Petrucciani, and Allen, but listening to Lloyd’s playing at these two performances, the main character was Lloyd, and because of Lloyd, it was Keith, and Petrucciani. Yes, I realize once again that it’s Allen… Disc 1 1. Tagore 2. Sweet Georgia Bright 3. How Can I Tell You 4. Go Down Moses 5. Forest Flower – Sunrise and Sunset Disc 2 1. Rabo de Nube 2. Unknown 3. Little Piece 4. Zoltan Live at Jazz Club La Palma,Roma,Italy July.31.2002 EX – SBD 2020 Original Remaster 108 min 5. Unknown 6. Tone Poem 7. Unknown 8. Sweet Georgia Bright Live at Marciac ,France April.08.2002 EX – SBD 2020 Original Remaster Charles Lloyd – Tenor Saxophone,Flute Geri Allen – Piano Billy Hart – Drums Robert Hurst – Bass (Disc1,Disc 2 1-4) Bob Hurst – Bass (Disc 2 5-8)