Released 50 years ago
My Spanish Heart
Chick Corea · 1976
77 min · 18 tracks · jazz
A vibrant tapestry of jazz infused with Spanish rhythms and melodies, showcasing Corea's virtuosic piano work.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love Castle Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Armando's Rhumba — This track features an infectious groove that embodies the fusion of jazz improvisation with traditional Latin rhythms, showcasing Corea's innovative compositional style.
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Spanish Fantasy, Part I — The piece opens with a haunting melody that evolves into vibrant rhythmic patterns, illustrating Corea’s mastery in blending complex harmonies with cultural motifs.
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El Bozo, Part I — This track highlights Corea's playful interaction with rhythm and form, creating an engaging dialogue between instruments that defines much of the album’s charm.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends jazz with Spanish rhythms through intricate compositions and skilled performances.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature intricate piano solos that showcase Corea's technical prowess, often accompanied by rich orchestral arrangements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with thematic waves
- rich melodies for focused listening
- energetic rhythms for lively evenings
- evocative soundscapes for daydreaming
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, fast-paced tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases Corea's artistic ambition with intricate jazz and Spanish influences.
- Themes
- Spanish rhythms· Latin jazz fusion· cultural musical dialogue
- Career context
- When 'My Spanish Heart' was released in 1976, Chick Corea was at the peak of his creative powers following his successful fusion album 'Return to Forever'. This album marked a significant artistic exploration into Latin influences, reflecting Corea's deepening interest in blending jazz with diverse cultural elements and solidifying his reputation as a pioneering force in avant-garde jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Herbie Hancock· Keith Jarrett· McCoy Tyner
Tracklist
- 1 Love Castle Start here 4:46
- 2 The Gardens 3:12
- 3 Day Danse 4:27
- 4 My Spanish Heart 1:38
- 5 Night Streets 6:08
- 6 The Hilltop 6:17
- 7 The Sky 4:58
- 8 Wind Danse 5:01
- 9 Armando's Rhumba 5:19
- 10 Prelude to El Bozo 1:34
- 11 El Bozo, Part I 2:52
- 12 El Bozo, Part II 2:04
- 13 El Bozo, Part III 5:04
- 14 Spanish Fantasy, Part I 6:06
- 15 Spanish Fantasy, Part II 5:15
- 16 Spanish Fantasy, Part III 3:06
- 17 Spanish Fantasy, Part IV 5:16
- 18 The Clouds 4:33
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Libertango
Astor Piazzolla
Blends jazz with tango rhythms, creating a vibrant cultural dialogue similar to Corea's Spanish influences.
Almoraima
Paco de Lucía
Merges flamenco guitar with jazz elements, echoing the same spirited Latin fusion found in Corea's work.
Heavy Weather
Weather Report
Explores complex rhythms and global influences, resonating with Corea's adventurous blend of jazz styles.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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