Charles Lloyd

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Critics Consensus

Charles Lloyd is "Real Live Certified" and is in the top 5% of all live performers. Based on 24 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Charles Lloyd is rated as an excellent live performer, with memorable shows that are worth watching. Charles Lloyd concert reviews describe live shows and performances as transcendent, poignant, refined, cerebral, and rhythmic.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Charles Lloyd concerts? Charles Lloyd concerts usually last an hour and a half.

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On tour

Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, United States (March 27)

Festivals in 2025

Big Ears 2025

March 27 - 30, 2025

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Artist Info

Genre

jazz

Origin

Memphis, United States

Bio

Charles Lloyd (b. March 15, 1938) is an African-American composer/musician, playing mostly tenor saxophone along with flute and tarogato.

Has Performed With

The Marvels, Norma Winstone

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Jazzwise (UK)

August 23, 2024

There was another star studded line-up at Perugia’s enchanting and spectacular jazz festival

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Music In Minnesota (USA)

September 2, 2023

Ageless Wonder Charles Lloyd Is as Dynamic as Ever at the Dakota

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Jazzwise (UK)

July 28, 2022

Charles Lloyd & The Marvels among the highlights at Gărâna Jazz Festival, Romania

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Jazzwise (UK)

November 24, 2021

The iconic US saxophonist headlines a sublime double bill at the Barbican with UK's Nérija in support slot

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Jazzwise (UK)

December 3, 2019

Veteran saxophonist among the highlights at annual Portuguese fest

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Jazzwise (UK)

November 14, 2019

This year's 35th edition of the Belgrade Jazz Festival managed to celebrate jazz's past while welcoming the sound of its future with open arms and ears.

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Glide Magazine (USA)

February 2, 2018

This is a jazz supergroup, featuring guitarist Bill Frisell, pedal steel guitarist Greg Leisz, and Lloyd’s regular rhythm section of Eric Harland on drums and Reuben Rogers on electric bass.

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