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Alive

Chick Corea · 1991

63 min · 8 tracks · post-bop · avant-garde jazz

A vibrant interplay of intricate melodies and improvisations that breathe new life into classic jazz standards.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • intricate melodies for attentive listening
  • late-night solitude with improvisation
  • exploratory themes across lengthy tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking quick, catchy tunes
  • prefer straightforward, short pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1991, Chick Corea was a prominent figure in jazz, having already released several influential albums since his debut in the late 1960s. 'Alive' captures Corea at a point where he was deeply exploring both traditional jazz and avant-garde elements, showcasing his evolution as a musician after his acclaimed works like 'Return to Forever'. This album also reflects his collaborations with top-tier musicians, further cementing his status in the jazz world.
Stylistic neighbors
Herbie Hancock· Keith Jarrett· McCoy Tyner

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 On Green Dolphin Street 9:14
  • 2 How Deep Is the Ocean 11:40
  • 3 Humpty Dumpty 8:51
  • 4 Sophisticated Lady 6:59
  • 5 U.M.M.G. 5:29
  • 6 'Round Midnight 8:39
  • 7 Hackensack 2:41
  • 8 Morning Sprite 10:15

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