2018 release. The concept of freedom in music relates to many things. Bassist/composer Clovis Nicolas didn't eschew formal jazz harmony and rhythm in the search for freedom but found a measure of added purpose and space for his bass playing in a chord-less band format without piano or guitar. Freedom Suite Ensuite is a recording of Nicolas's efforts in this formation and a tribute to the musician who exemplifies playing free within a form, saxophone great Sonny Rollins.
1) The 5:30 PM Dive Bar Rendezvous
2) Freedom Suite Part I
3) Interlude
4) Freedom Suite Part II
5) Interlude
6) Freedom Suite Part III
7) Grant S
8) Nichols and Nicolas
9) You or Me?
10) Dark and Stormy
11) Fine and Dandy
12) Speak a Gentle Word
13) Little Girl Blue