Charles Lloydhas long been a free spirit, master musician, and visionary. For more than 6 decades the legendary saxophonist and composer has loomed large over the music world, and at 84 years old he remains at the height of his powers and as prolific as ever. As a sound seeker,Lloydsrestless creativity has perhaps found no greater manifestation than on his latest masterworkTrio of Trios, an expansive project that encompasses three albums, each a deft change of musical context that presents him in a different trio setting.
The first album in the seriesTrios: Chapelfeatures guitaristBill Friselland bassistThomas Morgan.TheChapel Triowas named after the groups inaugural performance in December 2018 at Coates Chapel in San Antonio.Frisellhad already cemented his relationship withLloydas a charter member ofThe Marvelswhen he was invited byLloydto join him in a special concert at Coates Chapel on the Southwest School of Arts campus in San Antonio. Lloyd was already familiar with the acoustic properties of the chapel and knew it would not support drums or percussion. He was also aware thatFrisellhad recorded in a duo context withMorgan,with whom he had developed a close musical rapport, and suggested they might all come together as a trio. The Coates concert left an indelible impression onLloyd,who later said, Our first performance has always had a magical place in my memory bank.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Blood Count ( Billy Strayhorn ) 7:21
2. Song My Lady Sings ( C. Lloyd ) 8:57
3. Ay Amor ( Villa Fernandez Ignacio Jacinto (aka Bola de Nieve) 7:14
Hadem Music Corp. (ASCAP)
Side B
1. Beyond Darkness ( C. Lloyd ) 9:46
2. Doroteas Studio ( C. Lloyd ) 12:16
