The Free Slave is a live album by drummer Roy Brooks recorded in 1970 and released on the Muse label in 1972.Muse Records discography, Jazzdiscography.com, accessed September 4, 2013Fitzgerald, M. Roy Brooks discography, Jazzdiscography.com, accessed September 4, 2013 It was the third album released on the label.
Reception The Free Slave, according to Jim Dulzo in JazzTimes in 2003, "catches a live 1970 set with a band of stellar hard boppers that includes a very young Woody Shaw, plus George Coleman, Hugh Lawson and Cecil McBee. McBee and Brooks lay down a funky, intelligent groove and the band burns brightly through four extended tunes."
Track listing All compositions by Roy Brooks except as indicated "The Free Slave" – 12:18 "Understanding" – 10:57 "Will Pan's Walk" (Cecil McBee) – 9:07 "Five for Max" – 13:40
Personnel Roy Brooks – drums Woody Shaw – trumpet George Coleman – tenor saxophone Hugh Lawson – piano Cecil McBee – bass
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