Charles Lloyd suggestions


This name came up in another thread. I'm unfamiliar with him, but he sure seems to have some fans out the in A'gon land. Looking for the best cd/lp to start out with. Suggestions?
martykl
Thanks all for the suggestions.

I stopped in at Amoeba LA the other day, and picked up "Water is Wide" and "Rabo de Nube", the only selections from your lists that they had on hand. What a schizophrenic listen.

"Water" is lovely. Understated versions of Duke, Billy S, Hoagie, et al. I feel that Abercrombie and Meldhau are as integral to the music as Lloyd on this project. Everyone is tasteful and the result is beautiful. "Rabo" is from another universe. Aggressive, percussive playing of creative, forward looking music. Almost hard to imagine it's the same guy. Each has its appeal, but I think that I'm more a "Water" guy at heart.

Thanks again.

Marty
Hi Martkl,
"I feel that Abercrombie and Meldhau are as integral to the music as Lloyd on this project."
That is the reason I put Lloyd in your thread 'Overshadowed by bandmates'
If you like the mellower Charles Lloyd, check out Fish Out of Water and Notes From Big Sur.
I just found one called "Finger Poppin" - but I haven't spun it yet. I'll keep an eye out for "Fish" and "Big Sur".

Thanks,

Marty