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Looking Ahead (Ricky Ford album)

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Looking Ahead
Studio album by
Released1987
RecordedFebruary 14 and October 9, 1986
StudioVan Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
GenreJazz
Length39:49
LabelMuse
MR 5322
ProducerMichael Cuscuna
Ricky Ford chronology
Shorter Ideas
(1984)
Looking Ahead
(1987)
Saxotic Stomp
(1987)

Looking Ahead is an album by saxophonist Ricky Ford which was recorded in 1986 and released on the Muse label.[1][2][3]

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[4]

The AllMusic review by Ron Wynn stated "An outstanding session, with a first-rate supporting cast".[4]

Track listing

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All compositions by Ricky Ford except where noted

  1. "Onward Forward" – 5:50
  2. "Back to America" – 4:39
  3. "Conga Brava" (Duke Ellington, Juan Tizol) – 4:48
  4. "Ancient Air" – 5:31
  5. "Circle of Ben" – 4:27
  6. "Living Doll" – 4:52
  7. "Supra Chances" - 6:27
  8. "Quiet Reflections" – 3:15

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Muse LP series discography: 5300 to 5349 accessed September 27, 2017
  2. ^ Muse Records listing, accessed September 27, 2017
  3. ^ Jazzlists: Ricky Ford discography, accessed September 27, 2017
  4. ^ a b Wynn, Ron. Ricky Ford: Looking Ahead – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved September 27, 2017.