Five Peace Band
Chick Corea · 2008
138 min · 8 tracks · post-bop · avant-garde jazz
A vibrant tapestry of improvisation where intricate melodies intertwine with rhythmic complexity and collective synergy.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim, particularly for its adventurous spirit and high-caliber musicianship, earning a Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album. Its blend of avant-garde influences and traditional jazz elements resonated within the jazz community, influencing younger artists exploring similar realms of improvisation.
- Best for
- immersive long-form improvisational journeys gradual build to energetic climax introspective moments of collective synergy
- Context
- When 'Five Peace Band' was released in 2008, Chick Corea was already a prominent figure in jazz, known for his innovative contributions. This album marked a reunion with longtime collaborators and showcased an ensemble approach, further solidifying his legacy in the jazz world after decades of influential recordings and performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Diana Ross· Bob Dylan· Christina Aguilera· George Benson· Ella Fitzgerald· Aretha Franklin· Barbra Streisand
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Raju Standout 12:29
- 2 The Disguise 13:32
- 3 New Blues, Old Bruise 14:06
- 4 Hymn to Andromeda Standout 27:45
Disc 2
- 1 Dr. Jackle 22:53
- 2 Señor C.S. 20:15
- 3 In a Silent Way / It's About That Time Standout 20:06
- 4 Someday My Prince Will Come 7:42
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