Chico Freeman – Destiny's Dance (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1985)

Chico Freeman – Destiny's Dance is an album by Chicago tenor saxophonist Chico Freeman, recorded on October 29 and 30, 1981 at Ocean Way Recording in Hollywood and released in 1982 on Contemporary Records (cat. no. 14008). It was produced by Freeman and John Koenig and engineered by Allen Sides. The line-up includes the then 20-year-old Wynton Marsalis on trumpet, Bobby Hutcherson on vibraphone and Cecil McBee on bass. The programme ranges from post bop to a dedication to Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk. This copy is an original Contemporary edition from 1982.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Contemporary Records 14008
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE original
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1982
• Genre: Jazz, Post Bop

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU SH 675).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Destiny's Dance (Chico Freeman)
2. Same Shame (Bobby Hutcherson)
3. Crossing The Sudan (Chico Freeman)

Side B

1. Wilpan's Walk (Cecil McBee)
2. Embracing Oneness (Dedication: Duke Ellington And Thelonious Monk) (Chico Freeman)
3. C & M (Chico Freeman, Muhal Richard Abrams)

Personnel

Chico Freeman (tenor saxophone, bass clarinet), Wynton Marsalis (trumpet on Destiny's Dance, Crossing The Sudan, Wilpan's Walk and C & M), Bobby Hutcherson (vibraphone), Dennis Moorman (piano on Destiny's Dance, Wilpan's Walk and C & M), Cecil McBee (bass), Ronnie Burrage (drums), Paulinho Da Costa (percussion on Wilpan's Walk). Producers: Chico Freeman and John Koenig, engineers: Allen Sides and Mark Ettel, mastering: Bernie Grundman.

FAQ

Is this an original pressing?
Yes, it is an edition from the year of release, 1982, on Contemporary Records with catalogue number 14008.

What role does Wynton Marsalis play on the album?
Marsalis plays trumpet on four of the six tracks. The recordings were made in October 1981, shortly before his own debut album came out.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means the record is close to new with at most minimal signs of play. VG+ (Very Good Plus) means the sleeve shows light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Chico Freeman records?
This is currently our only Chico Freeman title. More post bop records are in our Jazz collection.