CHARLES LLOYD, MARIA FARANTOURI: ATHENS CONCERT

Stunning performance in front of a huge audience at the open air Odeon of Herodes Atticus, as Charles Lloyd, uniquely-expressive saxophonist, and Maria Farantouri, Greece’s voice of resistance, come together.  Friends for some years, this is their first recorded collaboration.  Lloyd’s brilliant quartet is on hand – with Jason Moran in especially creative mode – augmented by lyra player Socratis Sinopoulos and second pianist Takis Frazio in a marvelous programme that includes songs by Mikis Theoedorakis,  suites of Greek traditional music, Eleni Karaindrou’s “Journey to Kythera” and Lloyd originals including his classic “Dream Weaver”.  “Athens Concert” is a major event, a very special live album indeed.

FEATURED ARTISTS:

Reuben Rogers Double-Bass

Eric Harland Drums

Socratis Sinopoulos Lyra

Charles Lloyd Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Tarogato

Maria Farantouri Voice

Jason Moran Piano

Takis Farazis Piano

RECORDED

June 2010, Herod Atticus Odeon, Athens