My Spanish Heart
Chick Corea · 1976
77 min · 18 tracks · post-bop · avant-garde jazz
A vibrant fusion of jazz and Spanish flamenco, rich with intricate melodies and rhythmic complexity.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with thematic waves rich melodies for focused listening energetic rhythms for lively evenings
- Context
- Released in 1976, 'My Spanish Heart' came during Chick Corea's prolific period following his acclaimed work with Return to Forever. It showcases his exploration of Latin influences and showcases a notable shift towards incorporating diverse cultural elements into his jazz compositions, building on the foundation laid by albums like 'Light as a Feather'.
- If you like
- post-bop, avant-garde jazz
My Spanish Heart is an album by Chick Corea, released in 1976. A vibrant fusion of jazz and Spanish flamenco, rich with intricate melodies and rhythmic complexity. 'My Spanish Heart' is celebrated for its innovative blend of jazz with Latin motifs, influencing subsequent generations of musicians. The album received critical acclaim, including recognition in publications like DownBeat and contributed significantly to Corea's reputation as a pioneering figure in the fusion genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does My Spanish Heart sound like?
A vibrant fusion of jazz and Spanish flamenco, rich with intricate melodies and rhythmic complexity. Rooted in post-bop and avant-garde jazz.
What makes My Spanish Heart by Chick Corea notable?
'My Spanish Heart' is celebrated for its innovative blend of jazz with Latin motifs, influencing subsequent generations of musicians. The album received critical acclaim, including recognition in publications like DownBeat and contributed significantly to Corea's reputation as a pioneering figure in the fusion genre. Released in 1976, 'My Spanish Heart' came during Chick Corea's prolific period following his acclaimed work with Return to Forever. It showcases his exploration of Latin influences and showcases a notable shift towards incorporating diverse cultural elements into his jazz compositions, building on the foundation laid by albums like 'Light as a Feather'.
Who is My Spanish Heart for?
My Spanish Heart works well if you're into dynamic journey with thematic waves, rich melodies for focused listening and energetic rhythms for lively evenings.
How many songs are on My Spanish Heart?
My Spanish Heart has 18 tracks, running approximately 77 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love Castle 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 Standout 5:19
- 10 Prelude to El Bozo 1:34
- 11 El Bozo, Part I Standout 2:52
- 12 El Bozo, Part II 2:04
- 13 El Bozo, Part III 5:04
- 14 Spanish Fantasy, Part I Standout 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
Release Date
January 1, 1976
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
77 min 36 sec
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