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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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