Looking Ahead (Ricky Ford album)
| Looking Ahead | ||||
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| Released | 1987 | |||
| Recorded | February 14 and October 9, 1986 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 39:49 | |||
| Label | Muse MR 5322 | |||
| Producer | Michael Cuscuna | |||
| Ricky Ford chronology | ||||
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Looking Ahead is an album by saxophonist Ricky Ford which was recorded in 1986 and released on the Muse label.[1][2][3]
Reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
The AllMusic review by Ron Wynn stated "An outstanding session, with a first-rate supporting cast".[4]
Track listing
[edit]All compositions by Ricky Ford except where noted
- "Onward Forward" – 5:50
- "Back to America" – 4:39
- "Conga Brava" (Duke Ellington, Juan Tizol) – 4:48
- "Ancient Air" – 5:31
- "Circle of Ben" – 4:27
- "Living Doll" – 4:52
- "Supra Chances" - 6:27
- "Quiet Reflections" – 3:15
Personnel
[edit]- Ricky Ford - tenor saxophone
- James Spaulding – alto saxophone, flute (tracks 1 2, 4 & 6)
- John Sass – tuba (tracks 1 2, 4 & 6)
- Kirk Lightsey – piano
- Cecil McBee – bass
- Freddie Waits – drums
References
[edit]- ^ Muse LP series discography: 5300 to 5349 accessed September 27, 2017
- ^ Muse Records listing, accessed September 27, 2017
- ^ Jazzlists: Ricky Ford discography, accessed September 27, 2017
- ^ a b Wynn, Ron. Ricky Ford: Looking Ahead – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved September 27, 2017.