Charles Lloyd was born on March 15, 1938 and today at age 80, he still tours, teaches and records with his working quartet. He remains a formidable tenor saxophonist and he also plays flute, soprano saxophone and a wide variety of ethnic instruments. Lloyd is a wonderful composer as well. His strong spirit drives him and seems to give him renewed energy. He has recorded prolifically over the years mostly in a quartet setting. Here on this recording Charles leads Swedish piano genius Bobo Stenson, bassist Anders Jormin and American drum master, Billy Hart. This album is composed of all Lloyd compositions and the band is full of creative energy. The album is called "All My Relations". It is an inspiring document to one of today's living masters.......Charles Lloyd.

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