Album · 1972

Free

Released
1972
Label
CTI Records
Catalogue no.
CTI 6020
Tracklist
5 tracks
Length
37:55
Country
US

“Free” is an album by Airto Moreira, released in 1972 on CTI Records. The original release has 5 tracks with a running time of 37:55. Jazz standards on the record include “Lucky Southern”. The line-up features Airto Moreira (percussion, vocals), Ron Carter (bass), Al Rubin (flugelhorn, trumpet), Burt Collins (flugelhorn, trumpet) and Garnett Brown (trombone).

Who played on Free

  • Airto Moreira percussion, vocals, flute on 4 tracks
  • Ron Carter bass on 4 tracks
  • Al Rubin flugelhorn, trumpet on 3 tracks
  • Burt Collins flugelhorn, trumpet on 3 tracks
  • Garnett Brown trombone on 3 tracks
  • Hubert Laws flute on 3 tracks
  • Joe Wallace trombone on 3 tracks
  • Mel Davis flugelhorn, trumpet on 3 tracks
  • Wayne Andre trombone on 3 tracks
  • Flora Purim vocals on 2 tracks
  • Keith Jarrett piano, electric piano on 2 tracks
  • Chick Corea piano, electric piano on 1 track
  • George Benson guitar on 1 track
  • Jay Berliner guitar on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. A1 Return to Forever — Chick Corea 10:15
  2. A2 Flora's Song — Flora Purim 8:30
  3. B1 Free — Flora Purim 10:35
  4. B2 Lucky Southern standard — Keith Jarrett 2:35
  5. B3 Creek (Arroio) 6:00

Production

  • Creed Taylor producer
  • Don Sebesky arranger
  • Rudy van Gelder engineer

More albums by Airto Moreira

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Free?

The line-up of Free includes Airto Moreira (percussion, vocals), Ron Carter (bass), Al Rubin (flugelhorn, trumpet), Burt Collins (flugelhorn, trumpet), Garnett Brown (trombone), Hubert Laws (flute), Joe Wallace (trombone) and Mel Davis (flugelhorn, trumpet).

Which label released Free?

Free was released in 1972 on CTI Records (CTI 6020).

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