Fish Out of Water (Charles Lloyd album)

Fish Out of Water is an album by jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd recorded in July 1989 and released on ECM the following year. The quartet features rhythm section Bobo Stenson, Palle Danielsson and Jon Christensen.

Reception

The AllMusic review by David R. Adler stated: "While some may find the disc a bit too placid overall, there's much to be said for Lloyd's unruffled, effortlessly bluesy playing".

Track listing

All compositions by Charles Lloyd

1. "Fish Out of Water" – 9:24
2. "Haghia Sophia" – 7:29
3. "The Dirge" – 10:14
4. "Bharati" – 8:28
5. "Eyes of Love" – 8:36
6. "Mirror" – 9:34
7. "Tellaro" – 4:02 <small>Bonus track on CD reissue</small>

Personnel

• Charles Lloyd – tenor saxophone, flute
• Bobo Stenson – piano
• Palle Danielsson – bass
• Jon Christensen – drums

References