Freedom Suite (David S. Ware album)

2002 studio album by David S. Ware From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Freedom Suite is an album by saxophonist David S. Ware featuring his interpretation of the Sonny Rollins composition which was recorded in 2002 and released on the AUM Fidelity label.[1][2]

ReleasedOctober 1, 2002
RecordedJuly 13, 2002
Systems Two Studio, Brooklyn, NY
Length39:25
Quick facts Studio album by David S. Ware, Released ...
Freedom Suite
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 1, 2002
RecordedJuly 13, 2002
Systems Two Studio, Brooklyn, NY
GenreJazz
Length39:25
LabelAUM Fidelity
AUM 023
ProducerSteven Joerg & David S. Ware
David S. Ware chronology
Live in the Netherlands
(2001)
Freedom Suite
(2002)
Threads
(2003)
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Reception

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AllMusicStarStarStarStarHalf star[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz RecordingsStarStarStarStar[4]
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In his review for AllMusic, Thom Jurek said "This is a passionate piece that's passionately played; its layers of meaning are particularly evocative at the turn of the 21st century, where the very meaning of freedom is hotly debated in all cultures. This is the most masterful of interpretations".[3]

The All About Jazz review noted "The Freedom Suite is emotionally involving the whole way through. And after these forty minutes have passed, there's a palpable sense of calm and resolution. Perhaps that's a sign that Ware has managed to pass along some of his spiritual vision".[5] The JazzTimes review by John Litweiler commented "It's good music, and I hope Sonny Rollins feels honored by this performance".[6]

Track listing

All compositions by Sonny Rollins

  1. "The Freedom Suite: Movement 1" - 7:05
  2. "The Freedom Suite: Interlude" - 11:37
  3. "The Freedom Suite: Movement 2" - 8:12
  4. "The Freedom Suite: Movement 3" - 12:30

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