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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.

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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