Charles Lloyd

• 180 gram vinyl gatefold edition

The first album in the series Trios: Chapel features guitarist Bill Frisell and bassist Thomas Morgan. The Chapel Trio was named after the group’s inaugural performance in December 2018 at Coates Chapel in San Antonio.

Frisell had already cemented his relationship with Lloyd as a charter member of The Marvels when he was invited by Lloyd to join him in a special concert at Coates Chapel on the Southwest School of Arts campus in San Antonio. Lloyd was already familiar with the acoustic properties of the chapel and knew it would not support drums or percussion.

He was also aware that Frisell had recorded in a duo context with Morgan, with whom he had developed a close musical rapport, and suggested they might all come together as a trio. The Coates concert left an indelible impression on Lloyd, who later said, “Our first performance has always had a magical place in my memory bank.

PERSONNEL:

• Charles Lloyd - (tenor sax, alto flute)
• Bill Frisell - (guitar)
• Thomas Morgan - (bass)

Recorded live at Elizabeth Huth Coates Chapel, Southwest School of Art, San Antonio, TX, on December 4, 2018.

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Blood Count
• A2. Song My Lady Sings
• A3. Ay Amor

• SIDE B
• B1. Charles Lloyd
• B2. Dorotea's Studio