Focus (Chico Freeman album)

Focus is an album by the American jazz saxophonist Chico Freeman, featuring Arthur Blythe, recorded in 1994 and released on the Contemporary label.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Alex Henderson stated: "Focus didn't go down in history as one of Freeman's essential works, but it's a generally decent and occasionally excellent CD that he can be proud of".

Track listing

All compositions by Chico Freeman except as indicated

1. "Bemsha Swing" (Denzil Best, Thelonious Monk) - 7:47
2. "Blackfoot" (George Cables) - 6:55
3. "Ah, George, We Hardly Knew Ya" (Don Pullen) - 9:57
4. "To Hear a Tear, Drop in the Rain" - 9:05
5. "Playpen" (Freeman, Ed Maguire) - 8:25
6. "Peacemaker" (Cecil McBee) - 11:41
7. "Rhythm-a-Ning" (Monk) - 8:11

Personnel

• Chico Freeman - tenor saxophone
• Arthur Blythe - alto saxophone
• George Cables - piano
• Santi Debriano - bass
• Yoron Israel - drums

References