Peaceful Heart, Gentle Spirit is an album by American jazz saxophonist Chico Freeman, recorded in 1980 and released on the Contemporary label.Contemporary Records discography accessed September 7, 2012
Reception The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "This music is stimulating and represents one of the highpoints of Freeman's rather streaky career."Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed September 7, 2012 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 "Peaceful Heart, Gentle Spirit" - 7:21 "Freedom Swing Song (Dedicated to Eric Dolphy)" - 7:20 "Look Up" - 7:05 "Nia's Song Dance" - 8:50 "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
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