Beyond the Rain

Beyond the Rain is an album by American jazz saxophonist Chico Freeman, recorded in 1977 and released on the Contemporary label.^[1]

Beyond the Rain
Studio album by Chico Freeman
Released	1978
Recorded	June 21, 22 & 23, 1977 Contemporary's Studio, Los Angeles, California
Genre	Jazz
Length	41:10
Label	Contemporary S 7640
Producer	John Koenig and Lester Koenig
Chico Freeman chronology
No Time Left (1977) Beyond the Rain (1978) Kings of Mali (1977)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[3]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[4]

The Bay State Banner wrote that "Freeman is quietly impressive—a smooth, fluid, inventive and growing improviser."^[5]

AllMusic awarded the album 4½ stars, with Scott Yanow calling it "one of tenor saxophonist Chico Freeman's best early efforts... Fine music from the flexible tenor man".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Chico Freeman except as indicated

1. "Two Over One" (Muhal Richard Abrams) - 7:40
2. "Beyond The Rain" - 3:30
3. "Excerpts" (Abrams) - 7:20
4. "My One and Only Love" (Guy Wood, Robert Mellin) - 7:50
5. "Pepe's Samba" - 14:50

Personnel

• Chico Freeman - tenor saxophone, flute
• Hilton Ruiz - piano
• Joony Booth - bass
• Elvin Jones - drums
• Jumma Santos - percussion