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Concentric Circles is an album by jazz saxophonist Chris Potter that was released by Concord in 1994.

“Only 23 at the time of this Concord CD, Chris Potter shows a great deal of originality in his explorative styles on alto and soprano, while on tenor he alternates between sounding like John Coltrane (his “Dusk” is not all that different than “Naima”) and Dewey Redman. All but two songs on this set are his originals and on some pieces Potter utilizes some overdubbing. Essentially a quintet session, this CD also contains some fine chance-taking solos from pianist Kenny Werner and guitarist John Hart, with the music ranging from modal to free bop.” – Scott Yanow/AllMusic.

Track listing:
All compositions by Chris Potter except where noted

“El Morocco” − 8:50
“Klee” − 5:43
“Blues in Concentric Circles” − 10:12
“Dusk” − 4:46
“Lonely Moon” − 7:02
“You and the Night and the Music” (Arthur Schwartz, Howard Dietz) − 7:15
“Mortal Coils” − 7:17
“In a Sentimental Mood” (Duke Ellington, Manny Kurtz, Irving Mills) − 8:40
“Aurora” − 5:55

Personnel:
Chris Potter – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, alto flute, bass clarinet
Kenny Werner − piano
John Hart − guitar
Scott Colley − double bass
Bill Stewart – drums

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Released: 1994
Recorded: December, 1993
Studio: Penny Lane Studios, New York City
Length 65:40
Label: Concord
Producer: Carl Jefferson