708857942121

Lord Riff And Me

Chico Freeman

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Format: CD

Cat No: WNCD79421

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Release Date:  11 April 2011

Label:  Candid

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  708857942121

Genres:  Jazz  

  • Description

    Lord Riff and Me, was recorded in New York in 1987, is the companion album to Morning Prayer, Chico's 1976 debut for Masahiko Yuh's WHY NOT label.

    Chico is from Chicago and was active in the AACM School of Music in the 70's.

    Since then Freeman has toured the world and recorded frequently collaborating with the likes of Wynton Marsalis, Chaka Khan, Celia Cruz, Hilton Ruiz and Tito Puente.

    He is the son of Von Freeman - also a tenor saxophonist and father and son are re-united here on this rousing session accompanied by a wonderful rhythm section comprising pianist George Cables, Cecil McBee (bass) and Billy Hart (drums).

  • Tracklisting

    1. BLUE BABY DO
    2. BALLAD FOR AISHA
    3. MOMENTS NOTICE
    4. MOTHERLESS CHILD
    5. SNEAKIN' PEAKIN'
    6. I FALL IN LOVE TOO EASILY
    7. SOUTH EXPRESS
    8. VONC