Village Rhythm

Village Rhythm is a studio album by the American jazz saxophonist Joe Lovano recorded in 1988 and released on the Italian Soul Note label.

Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "By 1988, it was becoming increasingly obvious that tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano was on his way to becoming a major name in the jazz world... Lovano is heard throughout in his early prime, playing inventive and generally concise improvisations that were beginning to become distinctive".

Track listing

 * All compositions by Joe Lovano except as indicated


 * 1) "Village Rhythm" – 6:22
 * 2) "Birds of Springtime Gone By" – 5:54
 * 3) "Dewey Said" – 6:16
 * 4) "Chelsea Rendez-Vous" – 5:36
 * 5) "Variations of a Theme" – 3:14
 * 6) "His Dreams" – 6:51
 * 7) "T'Was to Me Part 1: Celebration of Life Everlasting" – 2:46
 * 8) "T'Was to Me Part II: Theme" – 2:21
 * 9) "Sleepy Giant" – 5:56
 * 10) "Duke Ellington's Sound of Love" (Charles Mingus) – 4:51
 * 11) "Spirit of the Night" – 6:31
 * Recorded at Sound Ideas Studios in New York City on June 7, 8 & 9, 1988

Personnel

 * Joe Lovano – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
 * Tom Harrell – trumpet
 * Kenny Werner – piano
 * Marc Johnson – bass
 * Paul Motian – drums