''I Long to See You'' is an album by the

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saxophonist Charles Lloyd, recorded in 2015 and released on the

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label the following year.

Reception

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'' assigned the album an aggregate score of 74 out of 100 based on five critical reviews. The ''

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'' review by Thom Jurek stated, "''I Long to See You'' is well worth investigating even if, at times, it is overly tentative." On ''

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'', Ian Patterson wrote, "''I Long To See You'' is a consistently beautiful offering—another sure arrow into infinity from Lloyd,"''All About Jazz'' review 1
Retrieved October 30, 2017. while Dan Bilawsky commented, "''I Long To See You'' is the first album collaboration between Lloyd and Frisell. It's an impressive mix of the familiar and foreign that manages to fall right into the wheelhouse of both artists. ... It may be Lloyd's name in lights, but the music speaks to the true partnership at play."''All About Jazz'' review 2
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thought that "Lloyd and Frisell sound like lifelong soulmates".''The Guardian'' review
February 5, 2016 In ''

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'', Thomas Conrad wrote, "''I Long to See You'' is mostly gorgeous ... This ensemble, even if it proves short-lived, sounds inevitable, preordained."''JazzTimes'' rReview
Retrieved October 30, 2017.

Track listing

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Personnel

* Charles Lloyd –

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, flute *

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– guitar *

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–

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Reuben Rogers Reuben Renwick Rogers (born November 15, 1974) is a jazz bassist from the Virgin Islands. Biography Reuben Rogers was imbued with both groove and spirit from birth. Raised in the Virgin Islands by parents who were both ministers, Rogers grew up ...

– double bass *

Eric Harland Eric Harland (born November 8, 1976; in Houston, Texas) is an American jazz drummer. In addition to leading his own group, Harland is a member of Charles Lloyd's Quartet, Dave Holland's Prism, James Farm with Joshua Redman, and Taylor Eigsti' ...

– drums *

Norah Jones Norah Jones (born Geethali Norah Jones Shankar; March 30, 1979) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. She has won several awards for her music and as of 2012, has sold more than 50 million records worldwide. ''Billboard'' named her the ...

– vocals (track 9) *

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– vocals, guitar (track 7)

References

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