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US Mall 1 - Rabo de Nube
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List Price: $17.98
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Manufacturer: Ecm Records
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0602517548114
Format: Live
Label: Ecm Records
Manufacturer: Ecm Records
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Ecm Records
Release Date: 2008-03-11
Studio: Ecm Records
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Summary: A real pleasure
Comment: I saw Charles Lloyd with this quartet last year so it was a real pleasure to find a live recording. He has done so much over the years, from his ever-popular Forest Flower to his recent foray with Zakir Hussain on Sangam. I'm not quite sure what amazon means by "first live quartet album," as he has recorded many live albums, including one of my favorites, A Night In Copenhagen, in 1983.
There are so many good things to say about this recording. It flows naturally and beautifully from start to finish with Lloyd never seeming to miss a beautiful note. He has to have one of the purest tones in jazz. Jason Moran is a wonderful addition to the quartet, replacing Geri Allen on piano. Eric Harland is first rate on drums and Reuben Rogers fills out the young rhythm section on bass. Lloyd presides over the group like a divining force, drawing on a rich legacy of music from the mighty Prometheus to the title song, Rabo de Nube. Lloyd seems a natural on the world stage as he has long had a global vision, having broken the iron curtain many years ago with his band in Tallinn (1970) that included Keith Jarrett and Jack de Johhnette.
Customer Rating:
Summary: in top form
Comment:
charles lloyd exhibits generosity and grace in not bringing the musical proceedings to a halt after jason moran establishes his presence with his first note, and moran never lets up. jason moran is lloyd's prometheus and this is probably one of his finest recordings, after going down some dull roads jason moran is back on track. the virtuosity displayed on earlier solo performances and on his recording featuring sam rivers, finds its fit as part of charles lloyd's quartet in arrangements as evenly distributive of work by the four players as displayed by the members of coltrane's quartet on a love supreme. not that you need to time the solos of the players, given a listen the balance is evident.
on the second selection, migration of spirit, lloyd again evokes coltrane, in a different context, as player nodding to coltrane's rendition of nature boy, and his own rendition on jumping the creek of gloomy sunday.
included by the united states poet laureate, charles simic, is a poem in the linear notes entitled `two for lloyd', a title, i would guess, inspired by by archie shepp's four for trane and marion brown's three for shepp, simic's two quartets, the first composed in quatrains, reflecting a poetic formal homage of the musical group setting.
here, simic's on top, moran's on top, lloyd's on top, and the quartet's all it's should be. or, arguably, for those who like to argue about such matters, maybe not, in which case, i eagerly await their next recording. but come what may, this is the recording for now worth hearing and having.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Lloyd Live !
Comment: Charles Lloyd continues his musical (and spiritual) journey with a fine album as his group plays both for themselves and the listening audience. Not the warm groove of "Canto" or" Hymn to the Mother" but these are difficult times. There is an exquisiteness to his playing and the mix of sidemen is inspiring. Indeed many of the Lloyd alumni have gone on to fine careers of giving to us and the music.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Charles LLoyd
Comment: I have been a fan of Charles Lloyd for a long time. I have never heard him sound better. Great Music by one of the all time greats.
Joe Bordelon
Katy, Tx
Customer Rating:
Summary: Lloyd's Best Album - Even better than Forest Flower
Comment: Overview:
At age 70 Charles Lloyd has delivered the best performance of his career. However, credit for this fantastic live set belongs to all performers on this group not just Lloyd. Each performer (Jason Moran on piano, Eric Harland on drums, Rueben Rogers on bass) play with telepathic communication and flawless execution on this live set recorded in Europe in 2007. The music at times reminds one of Miles Davis' mid 60's work, Coltrane's mid 60's work, and on some tracks pay tribute to Thelonious Monk. The sound quality of the set is beyond perfect. Each musician's instrument can be heard with crystal clear accuracy. If a pin dropped on the stage, you would have heard it. While I've grown to expect outstanding performances from Lloyd, Moran, and Harland I was not familiar with bassist Rueben Rogers before listening to this set. I have to say I could not have been more impressed in my first listen of his work. Throughout the set Rogers delivers tight walking bass lines that fit perfectly and also has many brilliant solos. This will be on everyone's list of the best albums for 2008 and will top many listeners' list for top album of the year.
Songs Highlights:
Prometheus - In Greek mythology Prometheus stole fire from Zeus and gave it to man. This is an apt title for this creative and explorative song. The song reminds me a lot of Wayne Shorter and Mile Davis' work in the 60's. There is a mood of discovery on this song. The song begins with a solo statement by Lloyd with light backing by Harland on percussion. Throughout the song Harland's light pulsing drums remind one of Tony Williams.
Migration of the Spirit - One can help but think of John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner and Alice Coltrane when listing to this passionate performance. The song opens with a moody statement by bassist Rogers. Lloyd then follows with a heart-felt introduction before the rest of the band joins in. The song reminds me a lot of A Love Supreme. Moran seems to incorporate elements of McCoy Tyner and Alice Coltrane's piano playing into his work on this song, which fits perfectly and makes this song something special.
Booker's Garden - This track features Lloyd's flute playing. The track opens with a flue solo by Lloyd and has a light happy airy mood to it. It is the perfect song to follow the somber Migration of the Spirit. At about the 5 minute mark the song transforms when bassist throws a bombshell of a killer walking bass line into the mix, which speeds up the song.
Ramanujan - Lloyd opens this song with an Arabic sounding sax solo. Harland quickly joins in with a killer "rat-tat-tat-tat" tinny drum line that invokes a mood of Middle Eastern coffee house. Moran then joins in and drops some loose runs on the low notes of the piano.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: A real pleasure
Comment: I saw Charles Lloyd with this quartet last year so it was a real pleasure to find a live recording. He has done so much over the years, from his ever-popular Forest Flower to his recent foray with Zakir Hussain on Sangam. I'm not quite sure what amazon means by "first live quartet album," as he has recorded many live albums, including one of my favorites, A Night In Copenhagen, in 1983.
There are so many good things to say about this recording. It flows naturally and beautifully from start to finish with Lloyd never seeming to miss a beautiful note. He has to have one of the purest tones in jazz. Jason Moran is a wonderful addition to the quartet, replacing Geri Allen on piano. Eric Harland is first rate on drums and Reuben Rogers fills out the young rhythm section on bass. Lloyd presides over the group like a divining force, drawing on a rich legacy of music from the mighty Prometheus to the title song, Rabo de Nube. Lloyd seems a natural on the world stage as he has long had a global vision, having broken the iron curtain many years ago with his band in Tallinn (1970) that included Keith Jarrett and Jack de Johhnette.
Customer Rating:
Summary: in top form
Comment:
charles lloyd exhibits generosity and grace in not bringing the musical proceedings to a halt after jason moran establishes his presence with his first note, and moran never lets up. jason moran is lloyd's prometheus and this is probably one of his finest recordings, after going down some dull roads jason moran is back on track. the virtuosity displayed on earlier solo performances and on his recording featuring sam rivers, finds its fit as part of charles lloyd's quartet in arrangements as evenly distributive of work by the four players as displayed by the members of coltrane's quartet on a love supreme. not that you need to time the solos of the players, given a listen the balance is evident.
on the second selection, migration of spirit, lloyd again evokes coltrane, in a different context, as player nodding to coltrane's rendition of nature boy, and his own rendition on jumping the creek of gloomy sunday.
included by the united states poet laureate, charles simic, is a poem in the linear notes entitled `two for lloyd', a title, i would guess, inspired by by archie shepp's four for trane and marion brown's three for shepp, simic's two quartets, the first composed in quatrains, reflecting a poetic formal homage of the musical group setting.
here, simic's on top, moran's on top, lloyd's on top, and the quartet's all it's should be. or, arguably, for those who like to argue about such matters, maybe not, in which case, i eagerly await their next recording. but come what may, this is the recording for now worth hearing and having.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Lloyd Live !
Comment: Charles Lloyd continues his musical (and spiritual) journey with a fine album as his group plays both for themselves and the listening audience. Not the warm groove of "Canto" or" Hymn to the Mother" but these are difficult times. There is an exquisiteness to his playing and the mix of sidemen is inspiring. Indeed many of the Lloyd alumni have gone on to fine careers of giving to us and the music.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Charles LLoyd
Comment: I have been a fan of Charles Lloyd for a long time. I have never heard him sound better. Great Music by one of the all time greats.
Joe Bordelon
Katy, Tx
Customer Rating:
Summary: Lloyd's Best Album - Even better than Forest Flower
Comment: Overview:
At age 70 Charles Lloyd has delivered the best performance of his career. However, credit for this fantastic live set belongs to all performers on this group not just Lloyd. Each performer (Jason Moran on piano, Eric Harland on drums, Rueben Rogers on bass) play with telepathic communication and flawless execution on this live set recorded in Europe in 2007. The music at times reminds one of Miles Davis' mid 60's work, Coltrane's mid 60's work, and on some tracks pay tribute to Thelonious Monk. The sound quality of the set is beyond perfect. Each musician's instrument can be heard with crystal clear accuracy. If a pin dropped on the stage, you would have heard it. While I've grown to expect outstanding performances from Lloyd, Moran, and Harland I was not familiar with bassist Rueben Rogers before listening to this set. I have to say I could not have been more impressed in my first listen of his work. Throughout the set Rogers delivers tight walking bass lines that fit perfectly and also has many brilliant solos. This will be on everyone's list of the best albums for 2008 and will top many listeners' list for top album of the year.
Songs Highlights:
Prometheus - In Greek mythology Prometheus stole fire from Zeus and gave it to man. This is an apt title for this creative and explorative song. The song reminds me a lot of Wayne Shorter and Mile Davis' work in the 60's. There is a mood of discovery on this song. The song begins with a solo statement by Lloyd with light backing by Harland on percussion. Throughout the song Harland's light pulsing drums remind one of Tony Williams.
Migration of the Spirit - One can help but think of John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner and Alice Coltrane when listing to this passionate performance. The song opens with a moody statement by bassist Rogers. Lloyd then follows with a heart-felt introduction before the rest of the band joins in. The song reminds me a lot of A Love Supreme. Moran seems to incorporate elements of McCoy Tyner and Alice Coltrane's piano playing into his work on this song, which fits perfectly and makes this song something special.
Booker's Garden - This track features Lloyd's flute playing. The track opens with a flue solo by Lloyd and has a light happy airy mood to it. It is the perfect song to follow the somber Migration of the Spirit. At about the 5 minute mark the song transforms when bassist throws a bombshell of a killer walking bass line into the mix, which speeds up the song.
Ramanujan - Lloyd opens this song with an Arabic sounding sax solo. Harland quickly joins in with a killer "rat-tat-tat-tat" tinny drum line that invokes a mood of Middle Eastern coffee house. Moran then joins in and drops some loose runs on the low notes of the piano.
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