Tribal Ghost is a live album by saxophonists John Tchicai and Charlie Kohlhase, guitarist Garrison Fewell, bassist Cecil McBee, and drummer Billy Hart.
[1][2][3][4] In a review for The Free Jazz Collective, Martin Schray described Tribal Ghost as "an outstanding album breathing the spirit of jazz history with every tone," and called Tchicai's "Llanto del Indio" "the highlight of the album," "innocent and tender, one of these musical moments you want to last forever.
"[6] Writing for The New York Times, Nate Chinen noted that the rapport between the two saxophonists "feels warm and unforced," and wrote: "The rhythm section maintains its composure throughout the album, simmering and smoking aplenty but never quite surrendering to flame.
"[7] AAJ's John Sharpe remarked: "the restrained passion and simmering interplay of the ensemble form the main talking point here.
"[8] In an article for Metropolis, Tim Niland called the ensemble "a cooperative group where no one dominates," and wrote: "This is a fine collective album, quiet and thoughtful, played at a summering level which allows space for all voices to be heard.