tbh, Lloyd, who produced the record, has put himself front and centre. There are very few solos from others, much more of an integrated ensemble feel. When Frisell does have some solo space it still tends to be mixed close to the ensemble. Frisell also has a thicker sound here that usual: I'm not sure I'd have identified him straight away if I didn't know he was on the record.
Don't get me wrong its a good record but an interestingly organic mix with the individuals very much subsumed into the whole. The drums and bass sit quite a way back, there's less air in the mix and there are very few moments when instruments apart from the sax or flute are really highlighted. Its a very different flavour of TP to previous releases, for the most part, more reflective and a bit less dynamic than their live set here.
Charles Lloyd & The Marvels with Bill Frisell - 2016-01-30 set 1 - Lincoln Center, New York, NY - YouTube