Monday, June 02, 2008

It was really all about Eric Harland.

Last night at the Jackson Theater, Charles Lloyd and his quintet gave an utterly transforming performance. Aided by Jason Moran, Ruben Rogers, Eric Harland and Zakir Hussain, Lloyd led his group on a frighteningly inventive sojourn which plunged into unchartered depth and redefined the rules of collective creativity. Amidst a furious storm of talent, the centered Lloyd remarked to the crowd, “It’s better to stick with the ship—and go down with it, if necessary.”

Lloyd and the group were unbelievable—but it was really all about Eric Harland.

Click here for more on Eric Harland now touring with The Charles Lloyd New Quartet.