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Fish Out of Water

Charles Lloyd · 1990

57 min · 7 tracks · blues · jazz

A transcendental blend of jazz improvisation and emotive melodies that evoke a sense of longing and exploration.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • transcendent emotional exploration
  • patient unfolding of themes
  • evocative melodies for reflection
  • immersive journey through sound

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat, fast tempos

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1990, Charles Lloyd was reestablishing himself in the jazz scene after a decade-long hiatus. 'Fish Out of Water' marked his first studio album since 1989's 'The Call', showcasing his evolution as a musician and his return to recording with a fresh perspective.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Fish Out of Water 9:24
  • 2 Haghia Sophia 7:29
  • 3 The Dirge 10:14
  • 4 Bharati 8:28
  • 5 Eyes of Love 8:36
  • 6 Mirror 9:34
  • 7 Tellaro 4:02

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