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Charles Lloyd & The Marvels
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Charles Lloyd & The Marvels

Genre: Jazz, Modern Jazz, Americana, Contemporary Jazz, Vocal Jazz
Origin: U.S.A
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Biography

An eclectic collective anchored by saxophonist Charles Lloyd and guitarist Bill Frisell, Charles Lloyd & the Marvels crafts an expansive strain of jazz that incorporates the players' affinities for modal post-bop, country, surf rock, and additional styles. The ensemble surfaced in 2016, unveiling its first recording, I Long to See You, on Blue Note.

The project originated in 2015, sparked by a 2013 appearance Lloyd made at UCLA's Royce Hall, where guitarist Frisell joined him onstage. Following his Blue Note signing and the release of 2015's Wild Man Dance, the saxophonist intended to issue the captured Royce Hall performance as his next project. Instead, his wife and producer Dorothy Darr alongside producer Don Was persuaded him to create an entirely fresh album alongside Frisell. Completing the lineup were steel guitarist Greg Leisz plus longtime Lloyd collaborators bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Eric Harland. Now known as Charles Lloyd & the Marvels, the group launched its career in 2016 via the album I Long to See You, which featured guest contributions from Norah Jones and Willie Nelson.

After touring alongside the Marvels, Lloyd resumed activity with his New Quartet, again featuring Rogers, Harland, and pianist Jason Moran. He rejoined the Marvels in 2018 for Vanished Gardens, a project shared with Americana singer/songwriter Lucinda Williams. The recording contained newly arranged renditions of four Williams compositions along with a version of Jimi Hendrix's "Angel."

Top Songs

  1. DefiantDefiantDefiant · 2018Defiant8:42
  2. Tone PoemMonk's MoodTone Poem · 2021Tone Poem10:25
  3. Of Course, Of CourseEast of the Sun (And West of the Moon)Of Course, Of Course · 1965Of Course, Of Course4:55
  4. Of Course, Of CourseGoin' to MemphisOf Course, Of Course · 1965Of Course, Of Course3:39
  5. Tone PoemRamblin'Tone Poem · 2021Tone Poem4:58
  6. Of Course, Of CourseOf Course, Of CourseOf Course, Of Course · 1965Of Course, Of Course4:45
  7. Tone PoemAnthemTone Poem · 2021Tone Poem6:17
  8. Of Course, Of CourseThe Song My Lady SingsOf Course, Of Course · 1965Of Course, Of Course2:29
  9. Tone PoemPeaceTone Poem · 2021Tone Poem3:10
  10. Of Course, Of CourseApexOf Course, Of Course · 1965Of Course, Of Course3:59
  11. Of Course, Of CourseThe Best Thing for YouOf Course, Of Course · 1965Of Course, Of Course5:18
  12. Of Course, Of CourseVoice in the NightOf Course, Of Course · 1965Of Course, Of Course6:45
  13. Tone PoemDismal SwampTone Poem · 2021Tone Poem6:30
  14. Of Course, Of CourseThe Things We Did Last SummerOf Course, Of Course · 1965Of Course, Of Course6:09
  15. Tone PoemTone PoemTone Poem · 2021Tone Poem9:02
  16. Tone PoemAy Amor (Live)Tone Poem · 2021Tone Poem10:03
  17. Tone PoemPrayerTone Poem · 2021Tone Poem8:35
  18. Tone PoemLady GaborTone Poem · 2021Tone Poem10:49
  19. Of Course, Of CourseOne for JoanOf Course, Of Course · 1965Of Course, Of Course5:08
  20. Of Course, Of CourseIsland BluesOf Course, Of Course · 1965Of Course, Of Course3:23

Albums

Vanished Gardens

Vanished Gardens

2018
Vanished Gardens
Charles Lloyd & The Marvels · Album · 2018
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  1. DefiantCharles Lloyd & The Marvels8:42
  2. DustCharles Lloyd & The Marvels, Lucinda Williams7:58
  3. Vanished GardensCharles Lloyd & The Marvels9:03
  4. VenturaCharles Lloyd & The Marvels, Lucinda Williams6:22
  5. Ballad Of The Sad Young MenCharles Lloyd & The Marvels6:17
  6. We've Come Too Far To Turn AroundCharles Lloyd & The Marvels, Lucinda Williams6:30
  7. Blues For Langston And LaRueCharles Lloyd & The Marvels5:38
  8. Unsuffer MeCharles Lloyd & The Marvels, Lucinda Williams11:40
  9. Monk's MoodCharles Lloyd & The Marvels5:16
  10. AngelCharles Lloyd & The Marvels, Lucinda Williams5:54
I Long To See You

I Long To See You

2016
I Long To See You
Charles Lloyd & The Marvels · Album · 2016
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  1. Masters Of WarCharles Lloyd & The Marvels8:03
  2. Of Course, Of CourseCharles Lloyd & The Marvels6:02
  3. La LloronaCharles Lloyd & The Marvels6:00
  4. ShenandoahCharles Lloyd & The Marvels6:21
  5. Sombrero SamCharles Lloyd & The Marvels7:29
  6. All My TrialsCharles Lloyd & The Marvels5:01
  7. Last Night I Had The Strangest DreamCharles Lloyd & The Marvels4:48
  8. Abide With MeCharles Lloyd & The Marvels1:22
  9. You Are So BeautifulCharles Lloyd & The Marvels6:03
  10. Barche LamselCharles Lloyd & The Marvels16:26
Of Course, Of Course

Of Course, Of Course

1965
Of Course, Of Course
Charles Lloyd & The Marvels · Album · 1965
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  1. Of Course, Of CourseCharles Lloyd4:45
  2. The Song My Lady SingsCharles Lloyd2:29
  3. The Best Thing for YouCharles Lloyd5:18
  4. The Things We Did Last SummerCharles Lloyd6:09
  5. ApexCharles Lloyd3:59
  6. One for JoanCharles Lloyd5:08
  7. Goin' to MemphisCharles Lloyd3:39
  8. Voice in the NightCharles Lloyd6:45
  9. Third Floor RichardCharles Lloyd6:16
  10. East of the Sun (And West of the Moon)Charles Lloyd4:55
  11. Island BluesCharles Lloyd3:23
  12. Sun DanceCharles Lloyd3:32

Live Albums

Singles & EPs