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)

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

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]

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

• 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