All My Relations
Charles Lloyd · 1995
70 min · 8 tracks · blues
A transcendental blend of jazz and spirituality, weaving intricate melodies with deep emotional resonance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cape to Cairo Suite — This expansive piece exemplifies Lloyd's ability to blend diverse musical influences, featuring rich textures and dynamic improvisation that reflect his journey across cultures.
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Thelonious Theonlyus — A tribute to Thelonious Monk, this track captures Lloyd's playful yet reverent approach to composition, showcasing intricate harmonies and rhythmic nuances.
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All My Relations — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of interconnectedness and cultural heritage, featuring meditative rhythms and soulful melodies that invite introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- meditative soundscapes for reflection
- patient explorations through improvisation
- deep listening during quiet moments
- spiritual journeys through music
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, All My Relations marked Charles Lloyd's return to the forefront of jazz after a decade-long hiatus. This album came during a period of artistic exploration for Lloyd, who had previously transitioned from mainstream success in the 1960s to a more introspective style, seeking to merge his musical heritage with spiritual themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ornette Coleman· Wayne Shorter· Kamasi Washington
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Piercing the Veil 8:31
- 2 Little Peace 6:35
- 3 Thelonious Theonlyus 7:48
- 4 Cape to Cairo Suite 15:26
- 5 Evanstide, Where Lotus Bloom 10:56
- 6 All My Relations 10:54
- 7 Hymne to the Mother 8:38
- 8 Milarepa 1:19
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