Chico Freeman

Chico Freeman (born Earl Lavon Freeman Jr.; July 17, 1949) is a modern jazz tenor saxophonist and trumpeter and son of jazz saxophonist Von Freeman. He began recording as lead musician in 1976 with Morning Prayer, won the New York Jazz Award in 1979 and earned the Stereo Review Record of the Year in 1981 for his album The Outside Within.

Early years He was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of jazz tenor saxophonist Von Freeman. His uncle George Freeman played the guitar, and his uncle Bruz Freeman played the drums.

In 1998, Freeman produced an album for Arthur Blythe called NightSong, and in 1999 he began teaching at New School University.

Discography

Morning Prayer (1976) Chico (1977) Beyond the Rain (1978) Kings of Mali (1978) The Outside Within (1978)

Spirit Sensitive (1979) No Time Left (1979) Peaceful Heart, Gentle Spirit (1980) Destiny's Dance (1981) The Pied Piper (1986) Focus (1995)