Charles Lloyd New Quartet at The National Concert Hall

Charles Lloyd is undoubtedly one of the most important figures in Jazz for the last five decades. His persona far exceeds the confines of the genre and he is talked about in Rock Star reverence. He is THE must see Jazz artist on the world stage today and he is returning to Dublin after a much awaited absence of 10 years. As Charles Lloyd enters his 75th year, the depth of his expression reflects a lifetime of experience. Lloyd has a legendary history in the music world, and could certainly be in a position to slow down and rest on his laurels. But looking back has never been of great interest to this tender warrior; this seeker of beauty and truth. “Go forward,” is his motto, as he keeps shifting to a higher, well calibrated gear....

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Charles Lloyd is undoubtedly one of the most important figures in Jazz for the last five decades. His persona far exceeds the confines of the genre and he is talked about in Rock Star reverence. He is THE must see Jazz artist on the world stage today and he is returning to Dublin after a much awaited absence of 10 years. As Charles Lloyd enters his 75th year, the depth of his expression reflects a lifetime of experience. Lloyd has a legendary history in the music world, and could certainly be in a position to slow down and rest on his laurels. But looking back has never been of great interest to this tender warrior; this seeker of beauty and truth. “Go forward,” is his motto, as he keeps shifting to a higher, well calibrated gear.

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