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Released
  
1980

Producer
  
John Koenig

Artist
  
Chico Freeman

Label
  
Contemporary Records

Length
  
40:22

Peaceful Heart, Gentle Spirit (1980)
  
Destiny's Dance (1981)

Release date
  
1980

Genre
  
Jazz

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Recorded
  
March 6 & 7, 1980 Ocean Way Sound Recorders, Los Angeles, California

Similar
  
Chico Freeman albums, Jazz albums

Chico freeman peaceful heart gentle spirit


Peaceful Heart, Gentle Spirit is an album by American jazz saxophonist Chico Freeman recorded in 1980 and released on the Contemporary label.

Contents

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars stating "This music is stimulating and represents one of the highpoints of Freeman's rather streaky career". The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide said the album was "perhaps the best opportunity to sample Freeman's writing and instrumental arsenal"

Track listing

All compositions by Chico Freeman
  1. "Peaceful Heart, Gentle Spirit" - 7:21
  2. "Freedom Swing Song (Dedicated to Eric Dolphy)" - 7:20
  3. "Look Up" - 7:05
  4. "Nia's Song Dance" - 8:50
  5. "Morning Prayer" - 9:46

Personnel

  • Chico Freeman - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto flute
  • James Newton - flute, bass flute
  • Jay Hoggard - vibraphone
  • Kenny Kirkland - piano
  • John Koenig - cello
  • Buster Williams - bass
  • Billy Hart - drums
  • Paulinho Da Costa, Efrain Toro - percussion

    • References

    Peaceful Heart, Gentle Spirit Wikipedia
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