Beyond the Rain is an album by American jazz saxophonist Chico Freeman, recorded in 1977 and released on the Contemporary label.Contemporary Records discography accessed September 7, 2012
Reception
The Bay State Banner wrote that "Freeman is quietly impressive—a smooth, fluid, inventive and growing improviser."
AllMusic awarded the album 4½ stars, with Scott Yanow calling it "one of tenor saxophonist Chico Freeman's best early efforts... Fine music from the flexible tenor man".Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed September 7, 2012
Track listing All compositions by Chico Freeman except as indicated "Two Over One" (Muhal Richard Abrams) - 7:40 "Beyond the Rain" - 3:30 "Excerpts" (Abrams) - 7:20 "My One and Only Love" (Guy Wood, Robert Mellin) - 7:50 "Pepe's Samba" - 14:50
Personnel Chico Freeman – tenor saxophone, flute Hilton Ruiz – piano Joony Booth – bass Elvin Jones – drums Jumma Santos – percussion
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