Canto
Charles Lloyd · 1997
65 min · 7 tracks · blues · jazz
A meditative blend of jazz improvisation and Eastern musical influences that invites deep introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- deep introspection during quiet moments
- meditative pace for focused listening
- sprawling soundscapes that unfold slowly
- immersive experience for solitary reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat dance tracks
- wanting quick, catchy tunes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1997, 'Canto' was Charles Lloyd's first album after a decade-long hiatus, showcasing his return to the jazz scene with renewed energy. This album marked a significant moment as it reinvigorated his career, coming after his work on the groundbreaking 'Fish Out of Water' in the late 1980s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ornette Coleman· Wayne Shorter· Kamasi Washington
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tales of Rumi 16:41
- 2 How Can I Tell You 6:18
- 3 Desolation Sound 6:05
- 4 Canto 13:20
- 5 Nachiketa's Lament 6:18
- 6 M 13:13
- 7 Durga Durga 3:20
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