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Forever

Chick Corea · 2011

139 min · 18 tracks · post-bop · avant-garde jazz

A masterclass in jazz interplay, melding intricate melodies with lush harmonies and rhythmic exploration.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration with peaks
  • wave-like pacing for immersion
  • long-form listening commitment
  • headphone detail hunting required
  • conversational interplay between musicians

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2011, Chick Corea was a revered figure in the jazz world, having already established a prolific career spanning over five decades. 'Forever' came out as a collaboration with renowned bassist Stanley Clarke and drummer Lenny White, marking a reunion of the influential trio after their successful work in the '70s. This album reflects Corea's ongoing innovation and dedication to jazz, showcasing his evolution while paying homage to classic influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Herbie Hancock· Keith Jarrett· McCoy Tyner

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 On Green Dolphin Street 8:41
  • 2 Waltz for Debby 9:55
  • 3 Bud Powell 7:10
  • 4 La canción de Sofia 7:38
  • 5 Windows 8:55
  • 6 Hackensack 7:30
  • 7 No Mystery 10:55
  • 8 Señor Mouse 12:06

Disc 2

  • 1 Captain Marvel 4:13
  • 2 Señor Mouse 10:06
  • 3 Crescent 1:45
  • 4 Armando’s Rhumba 5:12
  • 5 Renaissance 6:29
  • 6 High Wire - The Aerialist 3:41
  • 7 I Loves You Porgy 5:13
  • 8 After the Cosmic Rain 10:38
  • 9 Space Circus 6:06
  • 10 500 Miles High 12:45

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