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CHARLES LLOYD ~ DISCOVERY! / NIRVANA SUPERBIRD 0030 (Barcode: 5013929883024) ~ USA ~ Jazz Recorded: 1964 - 1965 Released: 2010 This great album combines two early recording by US saxophonist / flautist / composer Charles LloydFind albums by this artist, released originally in the 1960 on the ColumbiaFind albums on this label label. "Discovery!Find albums with this title" was Lloyd´s debut album, recorded with pianist Don FriedmanFind albums by this artist and two rhythm sections: the fist with bassist Eddie KhanFind albums by this artist and drummer Roy HaynesFind albums by this artist and the second with bassist Richard DavisFind albums by this artist and drummer J.C. MosesFind albums by this artist. "NirvanaFind albums with this title" was a collection of outtakes released by Columbia after Lloyd changed label to Atlantic, where his legendary group with Keith JarrettFind albums by this artist and Jack DeJohnetteFind albums by this artist recorded some superb music. The outtakes originate mostly from the "Of Course, Of CourseFind albums with this title" album and feature Lloyd with guitarist Gabor SzaboFind albums by this artist, bassist Ron CarterFind albums by this artist and drummer Tony WilliamsFind albums by this artist. The music is almost entirely by Lloyd, clearly showing his extraordinary sense of melody and strong influence of Oriental music. The performances are stellar of course and considering the fact that this material has been unavailable for years this is a true treat to every Jazz fan. Wholeheartedly recommended!

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