Looking Ahead (Ricky Ford album) explained

Looking Ahead
Type:	Album
Artist:	Ricky Ford
Cover:	Looking Ahead (Ricky Ford album).jpg
Released:	1987
Recorded:	February 14 and October 9, 1986
Studio:	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	39:49
Label:	Muse
Producer:	Michael Cuscuna
Chronology:	Ricky Ford
Prev Title:	Shorter Ideas
Prev Year:	1984
Next Title:	Saxotic Stomp
Next Year:	1987

Looking Ahead is an album by saxophonist Ricky Ford which was recorded in 1986 and released on the Muse label.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Reception

The AllMusic review by Ron Wynn stated "An outstanding session, with a first-rate supporting cast".

Track listing

All compositions by Ricky Ford except where noted

1. "Onward Forward" – 5:50
2. "Back to America" – 4:39
3. "Conga Brava" (Duke Ellington, Juan Tizol) – 4:48
4. "Ancient Air" – 5:31
5. "Circle of Ben" – 4:27
6. "Living Doll" – 4:52
7. "Supra Chances" - 6:27
8. "Quiet Reflections" – 3:15

Personnel

• Ricky Ford - tenor saxophone
• James Spaulding – alto saxophone, flute (tracks 1 2, 4 & 6)
• John Sass – tuba (tracks 1 2, 4 & 6)
  • • Kirk Lightsey – piano Cecil McBee – bass Freddie Waits – drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Muse_5300.htm Muse LP series discography: 5300 to 5349
2. http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Labels/muse.htm Muse Records listing
3. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Ricky_Ford.htm Jazzlists: Ricky Ford discography