The Water Is Wide
Charles Lloyd · 2000
68 min · 12 tracks · blues · jazz
A meditative blend of jazz and blues, weaving intricate melodies with soulful improvisation.
Why this album works
This album received critical acclaim, solidifying Lloyd's status within the contemporary jazz landscape. It features lush arrangements and has been noted for its chart performance, peaking on various jazz charts and being influential among younger jazz musicians seeking to explore fusion styles.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs meditative and reflective moments
- Context
- When Charles Lloyd released 'The Water Is Wide' in 2000, he was experiencing a renaissance phase after years of relative obscurity. This album marked a significant return for Lloyd, showcasing his deepening artistry as both a saxophonist and composer following his earlier work in the 1960s and a long hiatus from the mainstream jazz scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Johnny Hallyday· Etta James· Elvis Presley
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Georgia Standout 6:38
- 2 The Water Is Wide Standout 5:02
- 3 Black Butterfly 4:36
- 4 Ballade and Allegro 3:45
- 5 Figure in Blue 5:13
- 6 Lotus Blossom 5:39
- 7 The Monk and the Mermaid 8:35
- 8 Song of Her 7:37
- 9 Lady Day Standout 7:29
- 10 Heaven 4:15
- 11 There Is a Balm in Gilead 5:13
- 12 Prayer 4:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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