The Great Divide
Von's first studio record for Premonition, this one reunited him with the great drummer Jimmy Cobb, who backed him on his first session for Atlantic in 1971. This one, which was chosen "Best of 2004" by The New Yorker, DownBeat & Jazz Times (among others), was recorded in New York and features Von backed by Cobb and his working trio on a set of jazz standards and originals. The title refers to the divide of influences Von feels between Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young and Charlie Parker. Highlights include Von's tribute to Lester Young, Blue Lester and his a cappella version of the lush ballad, "Violets For Your Furs."
Musicians: Von Freeman, tenor saxophone; Jimmy Cobb, drums; Richard Wyands, piano; and John Webber, bass.
Musicians: Von Freeman, tenor saxophone; Jimmy Cobb, drums; Richard Wyands, piano; and John Webber, bass.
Label: Premonition Records
Release Date: July 2004
| Track | Length | Sample | Purchase | |
| 1. | Be My Love | 8:24 | Buy ($0.99) | |
| 2. | Never Fear Jazz Is Hear | 3:26 | Buy ($0.99) | |
| 3. | This Is Always | 9:24 | Buy ($0.99) | |
| 4. | Chant Time | 6:28 | Buy ($0.99) | |
| 5. | Blue Pres | 7:43 | Buy ($0.99) | |
| 6. | Disorder At The Border | 4:03 | Buy ($0.99) | |
| 7. | Hard Hittin' | 3:51 | Buy ($0.99) | |
| 8. | Violets For Your Furs | 7:24 | Buy ($0.99) |
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In celebration of the newest Drew Gress album, The Irrational Numbers, buy The Irrational Numbers with 7 Black Butterflies and Spin and Drift and save 42%! Click HERE!
Purchase Von Freeman's Good Forever and receive $2 off any other Von Freeman title on Premonition (Live at the Dakota, The Improvisor, The Great Divide).
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