The Outside Within

The Outside Within is an album by American jazz saxophonist Chico Freeman, recorded in 1978 and released on the India Navigation label.^[1]

The Outside Within
Studio album by Chico Freeman
Released	1981
Recorded	1978
Genre	Jazz
Length	41:53
Label	India Navigation IN 1042
Producer	Bob Cummins
Chico Freeman chronology
Kings of Mali (1977) The Outside Within (1981) Spirit Sensitive (1978)

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "The music is often influenced by the scales of the Far East, yet also has the warmth and extroverted emotions of the west. All of the musicians have opportunities to make strong contributions, and the top-notch players (some of the finest) are heard throughout in top form".^[2]

Professional ratings

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

Track listing

All compositions by Chico Freeman except as indicated

1. "The Search" - 7:00
2. "Undercurrent" (Cecil McBee) - 19:38
3. "Luna" - 7:34
4. "Ascent" - 7:41

Personnel

• Chico Freeman - tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
• John Hicks - piano
• Cecil McBee - bass
• Jack DeJohnette - drums