Tenor saxophonist Chico Freeman's third recording as a leader has been reissued on this CD. The 24-minute three-part "Moments" (which has been expanded a little for the reissue) and "And All the World Moved" are explorative duets by Freeman and bassist Cecil McBee while the 16-minute "Merger" (the set's highpoint) finds the pair joined by pianist Muhal Richard Abrams (who is in excellent form), drummer Steve McCall and percussionist Tito Sampa. Freeman (who switches between tenor, bass clarinet and flute) shows why he was rated so high during this early productive period. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
1. Moments: Generation (Chico Freeman/Cecil McBee)
2. Moments: Regeneration/Reprise (Chico Freeman/Cecil McBee)
3. And All the World Moved (Chico Freeman/Cecil McBee)
4. Merger (Chico Freeman)
CHICO FREEMAN tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, flute
CECIL McBEE bass
MUHAL RICHARD ABRAMS piano
STEVE McCALL drums
TITO SAMPA percussion
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