Peaceful Heart, Gentle Spirit

Peaceful Heart, Gentle Spirit is an album by American jazz saxophonist Chico Freeman, recorded in 1980 and released on the Contemporary label.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "This music is stimulating and represents one of the highpoints of Freeman's rather streaky career." The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide said the album was "perhaps the best opportunity to sample Freeman's writing and instrumental arsenal."

Track listing

1. "Peaceful Heart, Gentle Spirit" - 7:21
2. "Freedom Swing Song (Dedicated to Eric Dolphy)" - 7:20
3. "Look Up" - 7:05
4. "Nia's Song Dance" - 8:50
5. "Morning Prayer" - 9:46

Personnel

• Chico Freeman - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto flute
• James Newton - flute, bass flute
• Jay Hoggard - vibraphone
• Kenny Kirkland - piano
• John Koenig - cello
• Buster Williams - bass
• Billy Hart - drums
• Paulinho da Costa, Efrain Toro - percussion

References