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Charles Lloyd: Jumping the Creek
Lloyd's playing of the tarogato, an almost-soprano saxophone-sounding instrument invented in Hungary, continually evokes a mood of peace and tranquility. However, this is no New Age meditation recording. It is rich in lyricism and delicate beauty. Nowhere is this more clear than on the standout "Come Sunday." Originally recorded in '43 on Duke Ellington's Black, Brown and Beige and re-recorded in '58 with gospel legend Mahalia Jackson, the tune relates to perseverance in the face of racial injustice. Allen's less-is-more playing fits the leader's brooding, make-every-note style to a T.
Jumping the Creek is an evocative, transcendent album that's sure to be on many lists as one of the best jazz releases of 2005.
Track Listing
Ne Me Quitte Pas; Ken Matta Ma Om (Bright Sun Upon You); Angel Oak Revisited; Canon Perdido; Jumping the Creek; The Sufi's Tears; Georgia Bright Suite: a. Pythagoras at Jeckyll Island, b. Sweet Georgia Bright; Come Sunday; Both Veils Must Go; Song of the Inuit
Personnel
Charles Lloyd
saxophoneCharles Lloyd- tenor and alto saxophones, taragato; Geri Allen- piano; Robert Hurst- double-bass, Eric Harland- Drums, Percussion
Album information
Title: Jumping The Creek | Year Released: 2005 | Record Label: ECM Records
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