Peaceful Heart, Gentle Spirit

Peaceful Heart, Gentle Spirit is an album by American jazz saxophonist Chico Freeman, recorded in 1980 and released on the Contemporary label.^[1]

Peaceful Heart, Gentle Spirit
Studio album by Chico Freeman
Released	1980
Recorded	March 6 & 7, 1980 Ocean Way Sound Recorders, Los Angeles, California
Genre	Jazz
Length	40:22
Label	Contemporary C 14005
Producer	John Koenig
Chico Freeman chronology
No Time Left (1979) Peaceful Heart, Gentle Spirit (1980) Destiny's Dance (1981)

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "This music is stimulating and represents one of the highpoints of Freeman's rather streaky career."^[2] The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide said the album was "perhaps the best opportunity to sample Freeman's writing and instrumental arsenal."^[3]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Chico Freeman

1. "Peaceful Heart, Gentle Spirit" - 7:21
2. "Freedom Swing Song (Dedicated to Eric Dolphy)" - 7:20
3. "Look Up" - 7:05
4. "Nia's Song Dance" - 8:50
5. "Morning Prayer" - 9:46

Personnel

• Chico Freeman - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto flute
• James Newton - flute, bass flute
• Jay Hoggard - vibraphone
• Kenny Kirkland - piano
• John Koenig - cello
• Buster Williams - bass
• Billy Hart - drums
• Paulinho Da Costa, Efrain Toro - percussion