At age 85, still at near-peak form, Charles Lloyd blows the tenor sax and flute here with flair, clarity, passion, and swing, propelled by an unwavering appetite for risk-taking.
Kahil El'Zabar should be way better known than he is, but maybe he doesn't care; 71 years old, he rarely leaves his hometown Chicago, except to tour Europe.
The opener is a mesmerizing experience, as the trio's composition, lacking typical harmony, pushes the boundaries of jazz into richer territories.
My favorite jazz albums of 2024 lean toward the meditative and romantic, showcasing adventurous and assertive music rather than just mellow tunes.
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