Beyond the Rain

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

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".

Track listing

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

References