Which Way Is East
Charles Lloyd · 2004
144 min · 30 tracks · blues · jazz
A meditative blend of jazz and world music, rich with spiritual overtones and lush instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- meditative journeys through sound
- spiritual exploration and reflection
- gentle rhythms for deep listening
- immersive soundscapes for tranquility
- long-form pieces for contemplation
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking quick, upbeat tracks
- prefer straightforward, catchy tunes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Which Way Is East marked a significant phase in Charles Lloyd's career, following his acclaimed album 'Lift Every Voice' in 2002. By 2004, he had solidified his reputation as a visionary artist, blending jazz with diverse influences, reflecting his explorations into spirituality and global cultures. This album continued to showcase his evolution as an artist comfortable in both improvisational and structured settings.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ornette Coleman· Wayne Shorter· Kamasi Washington
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Forest 3:34
- 2 Being and Becoming 4:45
- 3 Civilization 4:36
- 4 Sea of Tranquility 2:44
- 5 Prayer, Sanctuary 4:13
- 6 Supreme Love Dance 3:36
- 7 A Wild and Holy Band 3:54
- 8 Oh, Karim 2:31
- 9 Akhi 6:00
- 10 Ya, Karim 5:54
- 11 Tagi 4:15
- 12 Hanuman’s Dance 13:06
- 13 Sky Valley 5:59
- 14 Blues Tinge 5:02
- 15 Atman Alone Abides 2:57
Disc 2
- 1 Wild Orchids Bloom 6:43
- 2 Advaita 3:36
- 3 Chomolungma 12:57
- 4 Sally Sunflower Whitecloud 3:07
- 5 My Lord, My Lord 6:11
- 6 Windy Mountain 5:36
- 7 Through Fields and Underground 3:49
- 8 Mi corazón 3:25
- 9 Beloved, Chimes at Midnight 5:18
- 10 Take a Chance 4:04
- 11 Perfume of the Desert 4:32
- 12 Benares 2:22
- 13 Amor 4:25
- 14 Forever Dance 1:54
- 15 Bis 3:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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