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Chick Corea Akoustic Band

Chick Corea · 1989

60 min · 10 tracks · post-bop · avant-garde jazz

A vibrant interplay of acoustic textures and intricate melodies that showcases Corea's virtuosity and improvisational spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic explorations throughout
  • intricate improvisation and interplay
  • for focused listening
  • evocative moments of reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking quick, punchy tracks
  • prefer high-energy party music

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1989, Chick Corea was already an established figure in jazz, known for his innovative work with Return to Forever. 'Chick Corea Akoustic Band' was a significant return to a more stripped-down format, showcasing his mastery of the piano in an intimate trio setting, following the commercially successful 'The Mad Hatter' released in 1978.
Stylistic neighbors
Herbie Hancock· Keith Jarrett· McCoy Tyner

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Bessie’s Blues 4:55
  • 2 My One and Only Love 4:48
  • 3 So in Love 6:54
  • 4 Sophisticated Lady 5:07
  • 5 Autumn Leaves 8:14
  • 6 Someday My Prince Will Come 6:13
  • 7 Morning Sprite 6:34
  • 8 T.B.C. (Terminal Baggage Claim) 5:14
  • 9 Circles 6:29
  • 10 Spain 5:52

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