Free is an album by Brazilian jazz drummer and percussionist Airto Moreira (who was credited as "Airto") with performances recorded in 1972. The album was released by CTI Records and reached No. 30 on the jazz album chart at Billboard magazine.
Reception
At AllMusic, critic Scott Yanow writes that the album combines "jazz, Brazilian music, and aspects of fusion and funk quite successfully."
Track listing
Personnel Adapted from AllMusic Airto Moreira – percussion, vocals Burt Collins – trumpet, flugelhorn Mel Davis – trumpet, flugelhorn Alan Rubin – trumpet, flugelhorn Wayne Andre – trombone Garnett Brown – trombone Joe Wallace – trombone Joe Farrell – soprano saxophone, alto and bass flutes, piccolo Hubert Laws – flute Nelson Ayres – electric piano Chick Corea – piano, electric piano Keith Jarrett – piano George Benson – guitar Jay Berliner – guitar Ron Carter – double bass Stanley Clarke – bass guitar Flora Purim – vocals Don Sebesky – arranger
Charts
Year Chart Peak position 1973 Billboard Jazz Albums 30
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