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Thursday May 9 | The Guardian

Charles Lloyd: Quartets - review

This five-disc set collects recordings by Charles Lloyd for ECM between his comeback in 1989 and the late 1990s, released to coincide with the saxophonist's 75th birthday.

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Sat May 04, 2013

The San Diego Union-Tribune

Jason Moran on the 'bandwagon'

Jason Moran's status as one of the most gifted and acclaimed jazz stars to emerge in the past 15 years is a matter of record.

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Thu May 02, 2013

The Campbell Reporter

Jazz star Jason Moran talks -- about skateboarding

Jazz pianist Jason Moran avoids the obvious. His music has channeled Johannes Brahms and James P. Johnson, African-American spirituals and Afrika Bambaataa.

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Wed May 01, 2013

ABC7 Chicago

Chicago Jazz Fest lineup announced; Charles Lloyd Quartet, Jack DeJohnnette included

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the lineup for the 35th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival set to take place on August 29-September 1. Some notable performers include the Charles Lloyd Quartet with special guest Bill Frissel, NEA Jazz Master drummer Jack DeJohnnette, saxophonist Charles Lloyd, pianist and composer Jason Moran, Chicago-based ... (more)

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Mon Apr 29, 2013

Financial Times

Charles Lloyd, Barbican, London

There were echoes of John Coltrane's classic quartet in this gig, part of the saxophonist's 75th birthday celebrations The saxophonist Charles Lloyd's return to the Barbican was part of an ongoing 75th birthday celebration and provided a snapshot of his recent recordings.

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