CD: Ocean

Charles Lloyd has long been a free spirit, master musician and visionary. For more than six decades, the legendary saxophonist and composer has dominated the music world, and at 84, he remains at the peak of his powers and as prolific as ever



Lloyd's restless creativity has perhaps manifested itself nowhere better than on his latest masterpiece, Trio of Trios, an expansive project comprising three albums, each a deft change of musical context that presents him in a different trio constellation. The first album in the series, Trios: Chapel, features guitarist Bill Frisell and bassist Thomas Morgan. The second, Trios: Ocean, features guitarist Anthony Wilson and pianist Gerald Clayton. The third, Trios: Sacred Thread (due out October 28, 2022), features guitarist Julian Lage and drummer Zakir Hussain.