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Jumping the Creek

Charles Lloyd · 2005

68 min · 10 tracks · blues · jazz

A meditative blend of jazz improvisation and evocative melodies that transports listeners to serene landscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • meditative soundscapes for reflection
  • extended tracks for deep focus
  • serene landscapes for quiet moments
  • improvisational journeys of exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, upbeat music
  • seek immediate gratification in songs

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Jumping the Creek' was released in 2005, Charles Lloyd was enjoying a resurgence in his career, following his acclaimed album 'Lift Every Voice' in 2002. This album marked a continuation of his exploration into spiritual and jazz traditions, showcasing his evolution as a musician after decades of influential work dating back to the 1960s.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ne me quitte pas 13:29
  • 2 Ken Katta Ma Om 5:45
  • 3 Angel Oak Revisited 3:34
  • 4 Canon Perdido 3:01
  • 5 Jumping the Creek 5:57
  • 6 The Sufi's Tears 3:06
  • 7 Georgia Bright Suite: Pythagoras at Jeckyll Island / Sweet Georgia Bright 13:34
  • 8 Come Sunday 5:52
  • 9 Both Veils Must Go 3:00
  • 10 Song of the Inuit 11:26

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