He primarily plays tenor saxophone and flute and occasionally other reed instruments, including alto saxophone and the Hungarian tárogató. Lloyd's primary band since 2007 has been a …

The Charles Lloyd Quartet, with Charles Lloyd - tenor sax, flute • Keith Jarrett - piano • Cecil McBee - bass • Jack DeJohnette - drums. Recorded in a RTB TV studio in Belgium on May 2nd...

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Dec 17, 2025 · Lloyd left Cannonball Adderley in 1965 to form his own quartet, a brilliant ensemble that introduced the jazz world to the talents of pianist Keith Jarrett, drummer Jack …

Dec 15, 2025 · Charles Lloyd Quartet tours & concert list along with photos, videos, and setlists of their live performances.

Lloyd joined Chico Hamilton in 1960, becoming his music director; he left Hamilton's group to join alto saxophonist Cannonball Adderley. Through 1965-69, Lloyd led a quartet with some of the …

In 1965, Lloyd formed a quartet with pianist Keith Jarrett, bassist Cecil McBee, and drummer Jack DeJohnette. It was a meeting of straight-ahead post-bop, Free jazz, rock, and world music. …

Lloyd maintains an active recording and tour schedule. His “new” quartet with Jason Moran on piano, Reuben Roger, bass and Eric Harland, drums is well matched with Lloyd’s creative and …

Lloyd left Cannonball Adderley in 1965 to form his own quartet, a brilliant ensemble that introduced the jazz world to the talents of pianist Keith Jarrett, drummer Jack DeJohnette and …

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