Focus is an album by the American jazz saxophonist Chico Freeman, featuring Arthur Blythe, recorded in 1994 and released on the Contemporary label.Contemporary Records discography accessed August 12, 2014
Reception The AllMusic review by Alex Henderson stated: "Focus didn't go down in history as one of Freeman's essential works, but it's a generally decent and occasionally excellent CD that he can be proud of".Henderson, A. AllMusic review accessed August 12, 2014
Track listing All compositions by Chico Freeman except as indicated "Bemsha Swing" (Denzil Best, Thelonious Monk) - 7:47 "Blackfoot" (George Cables) - 6:55 "Ah, George, We Hardly Knew Ya" (Don Pullen) - 9:57 "To Hear a Tear, Drop in the Rain" - 9:05 "Playpen" (Freeman, Ed Maguire) - 8:25 "Peacemaker" (Cecil McBee) - 11:41 "Rhythm-a-Ning" (Monk) - 8:11
Personnel Chico Freeman - tenor saxophone Arthur Blythe - alto saxophone George Cables - piano Santi Debriano - bass Yoron Israel - drums
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