Beyond the Rain explained

Beyond the Rain
Type:	Album
Artist:	Chico Freeman
Cover:	Beyond the Rain.jpg
Released:	1978
Recorded:	June 21, 22 & 23, 1977 Contemporary's Studio, Los Angeles, California
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	41:10
Label:	Contemporary S 7640
Producer:	John Koenig and Lester Koenig
Chronology:	Chico Freeman
Prev Title:	No Time Left
Prev Year:	1977
Next Title:	Kings of Mali
Next Year:	1977

Beyond the Rain is an album by American jazz saxophonist Chico Freeman, recorded in 1977 and released on the Contemporary label.^[1]

Reception

The Bay State Banner wrote that "Freeman is quietly impressive—a smooth, fluid, inventive and growing improviser."^[2]

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".^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Chico Freeman except as indicated

1. "Two Over One" (Muhal Richard Abrams) - 7:40
2. "Beyond The Rain" - 3:30
3. "Excerpts" (Abrams) - 7:20
4. "My One and Only Love" (Guy Wood, Robert Mellin) - 7:50
5. "Pepe's Samba" - 14:50

Personnel

• Chico Freeman - tenor saxophone, flute
• Hilton Ruiz - piano
• Joony Booth - bass
• Elvin Jones - drums
• Jumma Santos - percussion

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/contemporary-records/catalog-3600-7600-5000-6000-series/#s-7640 Contemporary Records discography
2. News: Lane . George . Shades of Blue . Bay State Banner . 30 . 3 May 1979 . 15.
3. Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed September 7, 2012