| Beyond the Rain | ||||
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| 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 | |||
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Beyond the Rain is an album by American jazz saxophonist Chico Freeman, recorded in 1977 and released on the Contemporary label. [1]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |  [3] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [4] |
The Bay State Banner wrote that "Freeman is quietly impressive—a smooth, fluid, inventive and growing improviser." [5]
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". [2]
Enlightenment is a live album by jazz pianist McCoy Tyner released on the Milestone label. It was recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland on July 7, 1973 and features Tyner in performance with Azar Lawrence, Joony Booth and Alphonse Mouzon.
La Leyenda de La Hora (The Legend of the Hour) is a 1981 album by jazz pianist McCoy Tyner released on the Columbia label. It features performances by Tyner with alto saxophonist Paquito D'Rivera, tenor saxophonist Chico Freeman, trumpeter Marcus Belgrave, flautist Hubert Laws, vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, bassist Avery Sharpe, drummer Ignacio Berroa and percussionist Daniel Ponce, plus a string section conducted by William Fischer.
Tin Can Alley is a studio album by Jack DeJohnette's Special Edition recorded in September 1980 and released on ECM the following year. The quartet features saxophonists Chico Freeman and John Purcell and bassist Peter Warren.
Chico is a post-bop jazz lp by Chico Freeman on India Navigation Records IN 1031 -on which Chico switches between tenor saxophone, bass clarinet and flute during long, explorative tracks.
Blowing In from Chicago is an album by American jazz saxophonists Clifford Jordan and John Gilmore recorded on March 3, 1957 and released on Blue Note later that year. The quintet features rhythm section Horace Silver, Curly Russell and Art Blakey.
Birth and Rebirth is an album by American jazz drummer Max Roach and saxophonist Anthony Braxton. It was recorded in 1978 for the Italian Black Saint label.
No Time Left is an album by American jazz saxophonist Chico Freeman, recorded in 1979 for the Italian Black Saint label.
Sound Suggestions is an album by American jazz saxophonist George Adams, recorded in May 1979 and released on ECM later that same year. The sextet features trumpeter Kenny Wheeler, saxophonist Heinz Sauer, and rhythm section Richard Beirach, Dave Holland and Jack DeJohnette.
Folk Songs is an album by bassist Charlie Haden, recorded in November 1979 and released on ECM in February 1981—the second album by the trio, featuring saxophonist Jan Garbarek and guitarist Egberto Gismonti, following Mágico (1980).
The Tenor Scene is a live album by saxophonists Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis and Johnny Griffin recorded at Minton's Playhouse in 1961 and released on the Prestige label.
Peaceful Heart, Gentle Spirit is an album by American jazz saxophonist Chico Freeman, recorded in 1980 and released on the Contemporary label.
Destiny's Dance is an album by American jazz saxophonist Chico Freeman, recorded in 1981 and released on the Contemporary label.
The Outside Within is an album by American jazz saxophonist Chico Freeman, recorded in 1978 and released on the India Navigation label.
Jug is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1961 and released on the Prestige label.
Generation is an album by saxophonist Dexter Gordon which was recorded in 1972 and released on the Prestige label.
Focus is an album by the American jazz saxophonist Chico Freeman, featuring Arthur Blythe, recorded in 1994 and released on the Contemporary label.
Sonic Text is an album by American jazz saxophonist Joe Farrell, recorded in 1979 and released on the Contemporary label.
Relaxin' at Camarillo is an album by American jazz saxophonist Joe Henderson, recorded in 1979 and released on the Contemporary label. Featuring Henderson with keyboardist Chick Corea, and two rhythm sections-bassist Richard Davis and drummer Tony Williams on two tracks, and bassist Tony Dumas and drummer Peter Erskine on the remaining three.
Shelly Manne & His Men Play Checkmate is an album by drummer Shelly Manne's group Shelly Manne & His Men performing John Williams' score from the TV show Checkmate, recorded in 1961 and released on the Contemporary label.
Figure & Spirit is an album by American jazz saxophonist Lee Konitz recorded in 1976 and released on the Progressive label.
