The water is wide published november 1, 2000 by willard jenkins charles lloyd, whose curious career has found him initially embraced equal parts by the flower power crew and by those yearning for spiritual jazz expression, is an affable entrant on the scene each time he deigns to record a new date. Buy charles lloyds album titled the water is wide to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. The water is wide is an album by jazz saxophonist charles lloyd recorded in december 1999 by lloyd with brad mehldau, john abercrombie, larry grenadier. The latter features just lloyd and higgins, starkly setting the melody against a hypnotic drum chant. Charles lloyd tenor saxophone, producer, john abercrombie guitar, brad mehldau piano, larry grenadier double bass, billy higgins drums, dorothy darr producer, design, photography. These tracks are among the last recorded by higgins before his death in 2001.
The water is wide by charles lloyd on amazon music. The water is wide orla fallon album by irish singer orla fallon the water is wide the unit, an episode of. Charles lloyd was booked to play at the blue note in new york city during the week of september 11. Nov, 2017 the water is wide from the 2003 album american tune. You will laugh, you will weep, you will be proud and you will rail. The water is wide is the story of pat conroys experiences teaching for two years on the island of yamacraw off the south carolina coast. Hyperion with higgins is the result, and its title reflects the sad fact that billy higgins, lloyd s friend and soul mate and the sessions drummer, passed away not long after the music was put to tape. Lloyd continued recording as a leader after he left adderley in 1965 and formed his own quartet, which featured future miles davis alum pianist keith jarrett, drummer jack dejohnette, and bassist cecil mcbee.
The water is wide 2006 film, a hallmark hall of fame tv movie based on pat conroys book the water is wide song, an english folk song of scottish origin the water is wide charles lloyd album by jazz musician charles lloyd. Ecm 1734 charles lloyd the water is wide 2000 365 days. Additional tracks recorded at these sessions were released as hyperion with higgins in 2001. The yamacraw island has dirt roads, little to no electricity, and no bridges connecting it. Guitarist john abercrombie and drummer billy higgins are back from lloyd s voice in the night, but they are joined here by brad mehldau and the pianists regular bassist, larry grenadier. He started his career by playing together with chico hamilton and cannonball adderley. Charles lloyd bio short charles lloyd was born march 15. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. In 1972 pat conroy used the water is wide for the title of his fascinating book based on his work as a teacher in south carolina.
Charles lloyd s big day was at the fillmore west in 1967, when his blending of the sentimental aspects of coltrane with lolloping gospel vamps and rock beats sold him to the woodstock generation. The water is wide charles lloyd free internet radio. Canto, voice in the night, the water is wide and lift every voice. Saxophone player who crosspollinated jazz with rock as well as nonwestern styles to aid the development of fusion and world music. The water is wide, an album by charles lloyd on spotify. It has the ability to transcend boundaries, it can touch the heart directly, it can speak to a depth of the spirit where no words are needed. Though his performances were postponed until later in the week, both the club and lloyd decided. Charles lloyd was on a roll in the 1990s, each new cd offering some small surprises. Take for instance the lush and sentimental musical lines laid out on. Pat documents his challenges not only with the underserved children living there but also with the administrators hired to educate them and elevate their lives. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. View charles lloyds profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
The water is wide arranged by charles lloyd composed by traditional. The water is wide is one of the finest recordings in the long career of saxophonistcomposer charles lloyd. Lloyd, charles july 1934 march 2010 o taste and see that the lord is good. Atlantic lp 1459, sd 1459 the charles lloyd quartet dream weaver atlantic sd 1556 the best of charles lloyd atlantic sd 1559 various artists jazz super hits, vol. Wild man dance live at jazztopad festival, wroclaw, poland charles lloyd forest flower. Adler like 1999s voice in the night, the water is wide features charles lloyd in the company of one of his dearest friends, drummer billy higgins, who would pass away less than a year after the albums release. The water is wide orla fallon album by irish singer orla fallon. This is a page for relatives and friends of charles lloyd to keep up with his growth, achievements, and milestones. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Like 1999s voice in the night, the water is wide features charles lloyd in the company of one of his dearest friends, drummer billy higgins, who would pass away less than a year after the albums release. The water is wide charles lloyd, brad mehldau by bob joe.
Guitarist john abercrombie and drummer billy higgins are back from lloyds voice in the night, but they are joined here by brad mehldau and the pianists regular bassist, larry grenadier. Charles lloyd, whose curious career has found him initially embraced equal parts by the flower power crew and by those yearning for spiritual. The december 1999 sessions that produced the water is wide yielded enough material for a second album. On his new 2000 release, the water is wide, lloyd boasts a great lineup. By turns tender, joyful, reflective, it brings together authoritative players who span the generations. In the latter half of the 60s, his own quartet with keith jarrett, cecil mcbee and jack dejohnette was one of the most popular jazz bands of the time. Charleston news and courier a hell of a good story. In the winter of 1999, tenorist charles lloyd drew upon the personnel of his acclaimed voice in the night, retaining from that session guitarist. The iconic saxophonist and recent nea jazz master is in the company of a new band featuring guitarist, bill frisell and pedal steel master, greg leisz, along with his longtime quartet members bassist, reuben rogers and drummer, eric harland. Music profile for charles lloyd, born 15 march 1938.
The water is widecharles lloydtsecm 1734 recorded december 1999. A fun poem that explores the wonderful world of water, reminding reade. This double cd perhaps sustains the now familiar recent lloyd mix too long, and it doesnt altogether leapfrog its powerful predecessors like canto, the water is wide and voices in the night. American jazz artist charles lloyd recorded the water is wide, a cd released in 2000 on ecm records with lloyd tenor saxophone john abercrombie guitar, brad mehldau piano, larry grenadier doublebass, and billy higgins drums. Anyone who listens to jazz will find something to enjoy with this release. Aug 28, 2000 the water is wide is one of the finest recordings in the long career of saxophonistcomposer charles lloyd. From an early age, he was immersed in that citys rich musical life and was exposed to jazz.
John abercrombieg, charles lloydts, billy higginsds, brad mehldaup. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. The the water is wide has been used more generally to describe difficult situations and the challenge or seeming hopelessness in overcoming them. The water is wide by charles lloyd 4988031178348 cd. He celebrated his 75th birthday in 20 with a series of. Provided to youtube by universal music group the water is wide charles lloyd the water is wide. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Charles lloyd the water is wide ecm, 2000 the soulful expression on the water is wide, or should i be describing it as expressionism. Pianist phineas newborn became his mentor, and took him to irvin reason for lessons.
Kindred spirits live from the lobero charles lloyd. The water is wide by charles lloyd on the water is wide. March 15, 1938 is an africanamerican composermusician, playing mostly tenor saxophone along with flute and tarogato. And while the latters cover art is a negative image of the formers, they are moved to action by the same invisible heart. Guitarist john abercrombie also remains on board, but lloyd extends the groups generational span by recruiting two younger players. The island is nearly deserted, haunting, beautiful. The water is wide by david adler, published on september 1, 2000. Albums include forest flower, the water is wide, and vanished gardens. Buy charles lloyd s album titled the water is wide to enjoy in your home or car, or gift.
The water is wide by charles lloyd album, ecm style jazz. Listen free to charles lloyd the water is wide georgia, the water is wide and more. But for the handful of families on yamacraw island, america is a world away. Live in montere reissued 1994 charles lloyd dream weaver vinyl charles lloyd sangam charles lloyd. Charles lloyd hyperion with higgins 1999 charles lloyd the water is wide 1999 daniel lanois belladona 1998 mark turner in this world 1998 joshua redman timeless tales for changing times 1998 lee konitz another shade of blue 1997 anthony wilson anthony wilson 1997 chris potter moving in 1996 perico sambeat. On his new 2000 release, the water is wide, lloyd boasts a great lineup guitarist john abercrombie and drummer billy higgins are back from lloyd s voice in the night, but they are joined here by brad mehldau and the pianists regular bassist, larry grena. Charles lloyd bio short charles lloyd was born march 15, 1938 in memphis, tennessee. The session ascends to an even higher level with the inclusion of two spirituals, the water is wide and there is a balm in gilead. Check out the water is wide by charles lloyd on amazon music. For years the people here lived proudly from the sea, but now its. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover charles connections and jobs at similar companies. For the most part, the setting of this story takes place in 1972 in south carolina in the beaufort county area and on the fictional yamacraw island, which is also known as daufuskie island.
The water is wide charles lloyd album by jazz musician charles lloyd. The water is wide is an album by jazz saxophonist charles lloyd recorded in december 1999 by lloyd with brad mehldau, john abercrombie, larry grenadier and billy higgins with darek oles guesting on one track. An extremely creative, intuitive, and adventurous ensemble, lloyd s quartet. Jul 24, 2018 provided to youtube by universal music group lotus blossom charles lloyd the water is wide. Join facebook to connect with charles lloyd and others you may know. Listen to the water is wideby charles lloyd on slacker radio, where you can also create personalized internet radio stations based on your favorite albums, artists and songs. The charles lloyd quartet and 1965s of course, of course. Charles lloyd has shown great consistency and creativity in his period with ecm, much of his music containing a strong. Kindred spirits live from the lobero the legendary saxophonist, composer, and jazz mystic charles lloyd celebrated his 80th birthday on march 15, 2018, at his hometown venue, santa barbaras lobero theatre, with an unprecedented grouping of musical friends including guitarist julian lage, pianist gerald clayton, bassist reuben rogers, and. The water is wide 2006 film, a hallmark hall of fame tv movie based on pat conroys book the water is wide song, an english folk song of scottish origin. Since the water being used across the city is approximately the same temperature and quite far from. Charles lloyds big day was at the fillmore west in 1967, when his blending of the sentimental aspects of coltrane with lolloping gospel vamps and rock beats sold him to the woodstock generation.