Looking Ahead is an album by saxophonist Ricky Ford which was recorded in 1986 and released on the Muse label.[1][2][3]

Looking Ahead
Studio album by Ricky Ford
Released	1987
Recorded	February 14 and October 9, 1986
Studio	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Genre	Jazz
Length	39:49
Label	Muse MR 5322
Producer	Michael Cuscuna
Ricky Ford chronology
Shorter Ideas (1984) Looking Ahead (1987) Saxotic Stomp (1987)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[4]

The AllMusic review by Ron Wynn stated "An outstanding session, with a first-rate supporting cast".[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Ricky Ford except where noted

1. "Onward Forward" – 5:50
2. "Back to America" – 4:39
3. "Conga Brava" (Duke Ellington, Juan Tizol) – 4:48
4. "Ancient Air" – 5:31
5. "Circle of Ben" – 4:27
6. "Living Doll" – 4:52
7. "Supra Chances" - 6:27
8. "Quiet Reflections" – 3:15

Personnel

• Ricky Ford - tenor saxophone
• James Spaulding – alto saxophone, flute (tracks 1 2, 4 & 6)
• John Sass – tuba (tracks 1 2, 4 & 6)
• Kirk Lightsey – piano
• Cecil McBee – bass
• Freddie Waits – drums

References