Forest Flower & Soundtrack [Live, Original recording reissued, Soundtrack]

Charles Lloyd | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 16, 1994)
• Original Release Date: 1967
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Live, Original recording reissued, Soundtrack
• Label: Atlantic
• ASIN: B0000033CC
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,101 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Forest Flower - Sunrise

2. Forest Flower - Sunset

3. Sorcery

4. Song Of Her

5. East Of The Sun

6. Sombrero Sam

7. Voice In The Night

8. Pre-Dawn

9. Forest Flower '69

Editorial Reviews

No Description Available
No Track Information Available
Media Type: CD
Artist: LLOYD,CHARLES
Title: FOREST FLOWER/SOUNDTRACK
Street Release Date: 08/16/1994
Domestic
Genre: JAZZ

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Late 60's jazz classic, September 4, 2003

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Edward M. Green "skin flautist" (Ann Arbor, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Forest Flower & Soundtrack (Audio CD)

There is a reason for only 5 star reviews for this cd. It is one of the most accessible jazz cd's for those starting an interest in jazz. The music is like a more mellow, bluesy interpretation of Coltrane and modal jazz styles of the 60's. This is one of those cds that resulted in a crossover hippie and college-aged audience, and as a result, this album and the charles lloyd quartet was the most successful jazz group at that time. The opening title tracks are the most interesting and accessible, and don't sound that far off from the psychedelic rock that was merging with jazz at that time. In fact, Miles was inspired enough by this group to borrow some of the personnel for his electronic explorations. The rhythm section is one of the better ones still around with Jack Dejohnette, Gary Peacock, and Keith Jarrett. Charles Lloyd might not be as famous now, but his more laidback, breathy interpretation of Coltrane, and his less derivative flute playing fit in perfectly with the Jarrett and Dejohnette. This is one of those cds that non-jazz fans ask me to copy for them when they first hear it. It opens non-jazz fans to new styles...like Coltrane, and 60's jazz and soul jazz.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless Music, May 8, 2000

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Enrique Torres "Rico" (San Diegotitlan, Califas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Forest Flower & Soundtrack (Audio CD)

I picked this up recently as I only had the original version as a LP on vynyl. It was like meeting an old friend again and finding that you still have much in common. I can only guess that I have heard this song hundreds of times throughout the many years since it was originally released. I never get tired of it. The title track is one of the best songs ever penned or performed by Charles Lloyd. His sax style is completly unique, although some people have compared him to Trane. When he does sound like Trane he immediately lets you know that he has his own voice. He hits soft notes at times that sound so beautiful and yet exhilirating . The tonal quality of his playing almost sounds like he is playing an alto rather than a tenor. The musical call and response performed betweeen Lloyd and Keith Jarrett is fabulous. Keith's plucking of the interior of the piano is unforgetable. The transition from "Sunrise" to "Sunset" is suttle but if you listen carefully you can figure it out. The music on the title track is so catchy that once you've heard it you will always remember it. If you have never heard this song do yourself a favor and listen to what is considered Charles Lloyd's classic composition. I guarantee you'll listen to this particular song more that once upon purchase, you'll play it several times immediately to experience the highs and lows of the "Sunrise" and "Sunset". This is also a good buy as you get two CD's actually. You can experience some more of his offerings and another interpretation of "Forest Flower" that was recorded in 1969, three years after the original at the Monterey Jazz Festival.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars White wine & green grapes, August 28, 2000

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pearl cleage (atlanta, georgia United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Forest Flower & Soundtrack (Audio CD)

I first heard this album when I was an undergraduate student at Howard University. I was in the apartment of a friend who was our first real bohemian. She served white wine with green grapes in the bottom of the glasses and told us this album would change our lives. I don't know about that, but it made a big impression on me and I rushed out to buy it immediately.I've carried it with me ever since and at least two or three days a week, I put it on when I first wake up to start the day off right. It is, of course, scratchy beyond repair at this point. Finding it on CD is such a wonderful gift and guarantees another 30 years of good morning sunshine!