Experience the raw, unfiltered energy of a legendary live performance with "Forest Flower: Charles Lloyd At Monterey." This album captures Charles Lloyd Quartet's electrifying set at the 1966 Monterey Jazz Festival, a pivotal moment in jazz history that solidified the quartet's status as a groundbreaking force in the genre.
The album is a testament to the quartet's exceptional musicianship, featuring Charles Lloyd on tenor saxophone and flute, Keith Jarrett on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Jack DeJohnette on drums. Their collective virtuosity is on full display throughout the five tracks, each a unique blend of free jazz, hard bop, and spiritual jazz elements.
"Forest Flower - Sunrise" and "Forest Flower - Sunset" bookend the album, their intertwining melodies and harmonies creating a sense of completeness. "Sorcery" showcases the quartet's improvisational prowess, while "Song of Her" and "East of the Sun" highlight their ability to blend tradition and innovation.
Recorded live in 1966 but released in 2005 by Rhino Atlantic, this album is a time capsule of a remarkable era in jazz. The 39-minute runtime is a whirlwind of musical genius, a snapshot of a band pushing boundaries and redefining jazz. Whether you're a longtime fan of Charles Lloyd or a newcomer to his music, "Forest Flower: Charles Lloyd At Monterey" is an essential addition to any jazz collection.
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