The Call is an album by American jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd recorded in July 1993 and released on ECM November later that year. The quartet features rhythm section Bobo Stenson, Anders Jormin, and Billy Hart.ECM Records catalogue accessed January 28, 2010.
Reception The AllMusic review by David R. Adler awarded the album 3 stars stating "While the record documents plenty of stirring musicianship, Lloyd the composer seems to be running low on fresh ideas and distinctive melodies."Adler, D. R. [ Allmusic Review] accessed January 28, 2010.
Track listing All compositions by Charles Lloyd.
"Nocturne" – 5:23 "Song" – 12:44 "Dwija" – 6:46 "Glimpse" – 8:33 "Imke" – 3:55 "Amarma" – 7:18 "Figure in Blue, Memories of Duke" – 9:25 "The Blessing" – 10:54 "Brother on the Rooftop" – 11:58
Personnel Charles Lloyd – tenor saxophone Bobo Stenson – piano Anders Jormin – double bass Billy Hart – drums
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