Focus (Chico Freeman album)


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

Reception

The Allmusic review by Alex Henderson awarded the album 3½ stars stating "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" - 7:47
  2. "Blackfoot" - 6:55
  3. "Ah, George, We Hardly Knew Ya" - 9:57
  4. "To Hear a Tear, Drop in the Rain" - 9:05
  5. "Playpen" - 8:25
  6. "Peacemaker" - 11:41
  7. "Rhythm-a-Ning" - 8:11

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