"On Saturday, April 19th, Resonance Records is proud to release Charles Lloyd “Live at Slugs," a document of never-before released material, recorded at the long departed lower East Side Manhattan jazz shrine, Slugs Saloon.
"Live at Slugs" features Lloyd's 1965 quartet with guitarist, Gabor Szabo, bassist, Ron Carter, & drummer Pete La Roca. These recordings present a rare opportunity to hear Charles Lloyd with a formidable rhythm section that predates his famous recording, "Forest Flower," with Keith Jarrett, Cecil McBee, and Jack DeJohnette.
Slugs was a staple of the Manhattan Jazz Scene from 1965 to 1972, and was the intersection of music and counterculture. "Live at Slugs" was recorded by Swedish visionary Bjorn von Schlebrugge, who accompanied Lloyd to his Manhattan gigs.
This release features the earliest recording of the Charles Lloyd classic composition, "Dream Weaver," (which would later be recorded with Jarrett, McBee, and DeJohnette for Atlantic Records on the album of the same name). The interplay between the musicians is remarkable, especially the musical dialogue between Lloyd and Szabo which goes back to their days together, playing with the late, great, Chico Hamilton.
This special limited edition 10" record is to commemorate the upcoming Charles Lloyd release, "Manhattan Stories," out later this year on Resonance Records. " (Resonance Records)
"A really unique musical relic – a rare mid 60s performance from the Charles Lloyd Quartet – presented here for the first time ever as a special 10" LP! The album's got the look and feel of a vintage recording – which really fits the two long tracks on the set – both stretched-out numbers that showcase the exotic sound of this group – which features Lloyd on saxes and flute, Gabor Szabo on guitar, Ron Carter on bass, and Pete LaRoca on drums. Titles include "Lady Gabor" and "Dream Weaver". (Limited to 2000 hand numbered copies.)" (Dustygroove)
Charles Lloyd Quartet: Live At Slugs
Lady Gabor (Szabo) 13:50
Dream Weaver (Lloyd) 15:23
Charles Lloyd (fl on 1, ts on 2); Gabor Szabo (g); Ron Carter (b); Pete LaRoca (d)
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Thanks ! a great Quartet in great times. The quality sound is not too bad.
christophe
Now this is a treat! Thank you PR [:-)
A very nice surprise, Porco, thank you!
Thnx for the share. Slugs of course is the joint where Lee Morgan was killed by his girlfriend. I was there on numerous occasions. Not exactly the Oak Room at the Algonquin.
Well, this was a bit rough around the edges due to recording quality etc. a "really unique musical relic" nonetheless. Dream Weaver was better than Lady Gabor but this isn't one that will get repeat listenings, at least not for me. As to Szabo, he is a guy who's never afraid to take chances and I really like that about him. I'll listen to anything with Szabo at least once and I'm very glad to have had the chance to hear this. Thank you LPR!
how odd, I recently just got a motherload of Lloyd from another friend and have yet to digest it all, but this was not among the bunch. He was great, and I expect this to be likewise. Thanks man
Thanks for this rarity and also thanks to Otis Foster for the historic reference of Lee Morgan's murder!
My pleasure, folks.
This album is already oop, but a 2cd set with more Lloyd/Szabo will come later this year from Resonance records.
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