Freedom Suite (David S. Ware album)

Freedom Suite
Studio album by David S. Ware
Released	October 1, 2002
Recorded	July 13, 2002 Systems Two Studio, Brooklyn, NY
Genre	Jazz
Length	39:25
Label	AUM Fidelity AUM 023
Producer	Steven Joerg & David S. Ware
David S. Ware chronology
Live in the Netherlands (2001) Freedom Suite (2002) Threads (2003)

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]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]

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".^[4] The JazzTimes review by John Litweiler commented "It's good music, and I hope Sonny Rollins feels honored by this performance".^[5]

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

Personnel

• David S. Ware – tenor saxophone
• Matthew Shipp – piano
• William Parker – bass
• Guillermo E. Brown – drums

References

1. AUM Fidelity discography, accessed June 5, 2014
2. David S. Ware discography, accessed June 5, 2014
3. Jurek, Thom. David S. Ware – Freedom Suite: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
4. AAJ Staff, All About Jazz Review, October 1, 2002
5. Litweiler, J., JazzTimes review, JazzTimes, December 2002