Hyperion with Higgins cover

Hyperion with Higgins

Charles Lloyd · 2001

70 min · 8 tracks · blues · jazz

A tapestry of jazz improvisation woven with bluesy undertones and rich, atmospheric textures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • evocative soundscapes for reflection
  • immersive journeys through sound
  • long-form exploration of themes
  • rich textures for attentive listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Hyperion with Higgins' was released in 2001, Charles Lloyd was experiencing a creative renaissance after a long hiatus from the recording scene. This album marked his return to the forefront of jazz, following a series of acclaimed performances that rekindled interest in his work during the late 1990s.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dancing Waters, Big Sur to Bahia 5:55
  • 2 Bharati 7:01
  • 3 Secret Life of the Forbidden City 10:05
  • 4 Miss Jessye 10:24
  • 5 Hyperion With Higgins 7:20
  • 6 Darkness on the Delta Suite 12:40
  • 7 Dervish on the Glory B 8:24
  • 8 The Caravan Moves On 8:32

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata