Forest Flower: Charles Lloyd At Monterey

"Forest Flower: Charles Lloyd At Monterey" captures the legendary Charles Lloyd Quartet in their prime, delivering a mesmerizing live performance from the 1966 Monterey Jazz Festival. This iconic album, released by Rhino Atlantic in 2005, is a testament to the quartet's innovative blend of free jazz, hard bop, and traditional jazz elements. The album features Charles Lloyd on tenor sax and flute, accompanied by the incomparable Keith Jarrett on piano, Jack DeJohnette on drums, and Cecil McBee on bass. The setlist includes stunning renditions of "Forest Flower" at both sunrise and sunset, "Sorcery," "Song of Her," and "East of the Sun," each track showcasing the quartet's exceptional musicianship and improvisational prowess. With a runtime of just under 40 minutes, this live recording is a concise yet powerful journey through the evolution of jazz, highlighting the unique chemistry and virtuosity of the Charles Lloyd Quartet. The album's beautiful and poetic compositions make it a timeless addition to any jazz enthusiast's collection.