Fish Out of Water (Charles Lloyd album)

Fish Out of Water is a studio album by American jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd. It was released in 1989 on the Dreyfus Jazz label. The album marked a significant turning point in Lloyd's career, representing a comeback after a period of semi-retirement.

Overview:

Fish Out of Water features a quartet consisting of Lloyd on tenor saxophone, synthesizer, and flute; Michel Petrucciani on piano; Palle Danielsson on bass; and Son Ship Theus on drums. The album showcases Lloyd's distinctive improvisational style, blending elements of post-bop, free jazz, and world music. Petrucciani's virtuosic piano playing adds another layer of complexity and dynamism to the ensemble sound.

Track Listing:

The track listing typically includes:

• "Fish Out of Water"
• "Monk's Mood" (Thelonious Monk composition)
• "Hommage to Mounir"
• "Tone Poem"
• "Sister Sheriff"
• "Cape Charles"
• "Golden Lady" (Stevie Wonder composition)

(Note: Track listings can vary slightly depending on the edition.)

Reception:

Fish Out of Water was generally well-received by critics and helped to re-establish Charles Lloyd as a major figure in contemporary jazz. Reviewers often praised the interplay between Lloyd and Petrucciani, as well as the overall quality of the compositions and performances. The album is considered a key recording in Lloyd's later career and remains a popular selection among his discography.

Personnel:

• Charles Lloyd – tenor saxophone, synthesizer, flute
• Michel Petrucciani – piano
• Palle Danielsson – bass
• Son Ship Theus – drums

Label:

Dreyfus Jazz