- Born
- 15 March 1938
Memphis - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1959–
- Record labels
- Blue Note, Columbia Records, ECM Records, Atlantic Records, Elektra
- Discography
- 42 albums
Biography
Charles Lloyd is a jazz musician who plays piano, saxophone, flute and tenor saxophone. Charles Lloyd was born on 15 March 1938 in Memphis. The music is usually filed under jazz and blues. Record labels: Blue Note, Columbia Records, ECM Records and Atlantic Records. The discography here lists 42 albums, from “Of Course, Of Course” (1966) to “Figure in Blue” (2025). Honours include NEA Jazz Masters.
Charles Lloyd (born March 15, 1938) is an American jazz musician and composer. 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 quartet including pianist Jason Moran, acoustic bassist Reuben Rogers, and drummer Eric Harland.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Standards written by Charles Lloyd
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Forest Flower | C major |
| Sweet Georgia Bright | C major |
Awards
Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Charles Lloyd play?
Charles Lloyd is known for playing piano, saxophone, flute and tenor saxophone.
When and where was Charles Lloyd born?
Charles Lloyd was born 15 March 1938 in Memphis.
What are Charles Lloyd's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Of Course, Of Course (1966), Forest Flower (1967), Charles Lloyd in Europe (1968), Nirvana (1968) and Soundtrack (1969).
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