Free (Airto album)
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ReleasedOctober 24, 1972
RecordedMarch 23 and April 12, 13, and 20, 1972
StudioVan Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
GenreJazz, Brazilian jazz, Jazz fusion, Jazz rock
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| Released | October 24, 1972 | |||
| Recorded | March 23 and April 12, 13, and 20, 1972 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey | |||
| Genre | Jazz, Brazilian jazz, Jazz fusion, Jazz rock | |||
| Length | 47:23 | |||
| Label | CTI | |||
| Producer | Creed Taylor | |||
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Free is an album by Brazilian jazz drummer and percussionist Airto Moreira (who was credited as "Airto") with performances recorded in 1972. The album was released by CTI Records[1] and reached No. 30 on the jazz album chart at Billboard magazine.[2]
At AllMusic, critic Scott Yanow writes that the album combines "jazz, Brazilian music, and aspects of fusion and funk quite successfully."[3]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |  [3] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide |  [4] |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Return to Forever" | Chick Corea | 10:17 |
| 2. | "Flora's Song" | Flora Purim | 8:30 |
| 3. | "Free" | Moreira | 11:50 |
| 4. | "Lucky Southern" | Keith Jarrett | 2:36 |
| 5. | "Creek (Arroio)" | Victor Brazil | 6:12 |
| 6. | "So Tender" | Jarrett | 5:01 |
| 7. | "Jequié" | Moacir Santos | 2:57 |
