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Chico Freeman

Active

1960s - 2020s

Born

July 17, 1949 in Chicago, IL

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Post-Bop Fusion Jazz-Funk Mainstream Jazz Modern Creative Progressive Jazz

Also Known As

Earl Lavon Freeman Jnr.
Earl Lavon Freeman, Jr.

Member Of

Brainstorm The Leaders
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Chico Freeman

Biography by Thom Jurek

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Adept tenor saxophonist, son of Von Freeman, whose sound bridges advanced hard bop and nearly free avant-garde jazz.
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Album Highlights

  • The Outside Within
    Chico Freeman
    The Outside Within
  • Beyond the Rain
    Chico Freeman
    Beyond the Rain
  • Oh, by the Way
    Chico Freeman
    Oh, by the Way
  • Destiny's Dance
    Chico Freeman
    Destiny's Dance
  • Warriors
    Bobby Battle / Chico Fr … / Fred … /
    Warriors
  • Spirit Sensitive
    Chico Freeman
    Spirit Sensitive
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Artists Moods

  • Complex
  • Energetic
  • Fiery
  • Freewheeling
  • Passionate
  • Sophisticated
  • Amiable/Good-Natured
  • Boisterous
  • Brash
  • Dramatic
  • Earnest
  • Elaborate
  • Exuberant
  • Intense
  • Literate
  • Lively
  • Playful
  • Poignant
  • Provocative
  • Quirky
  • Rousing
  • Searching
  • Stately
  • Street-Smart
  • Swaggering
  • Uncompromising
  • Volatile
  • Witty
  • Wry
  • Earthy
  • Gritty

Artists Themes

  • Freedom
  • Imagination
  • Introspection
  • Late Night
  • Reflection
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