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Piano Improvisations Vol. 1

Chick Corea · 1971

42 min · 13 tracks · post-bop · avant-garde jazz

A serene exploration of spontaneous melodies that capture the essence of improvisational jazz.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • serene moments of spontaneous reflection
  • exploratory improvisations for deep listening
  • captivating wave-like melodic flow
  • transient moods for quiet contemplation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of structured compositions
  • prefer fast-paced energetic tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1971, 'Piano Improvisations Vol. 1' represents Chick Corea's deepening exploration into solo piano work following his successful tenure with the fusion group Return to Forever. This album comes at a pivotal moment in Corea's career as he was transitioning from ensemble-focused compositions to more intimate, individual expressions, showcasing his virtuosic skill and emotional breadth.
Stylistic neighbors
Herbie Hancock· Keith Jarrett· McCoy Tyner

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Noon Song 4:08
  • 2 Song for Sally 3:49
  • 3 Ballad for Anna 2:31
  • 4 Song of the Wind 3:16
  • 5 Sometime Ago 8:28
  • 6 Where Are You Now? Picture 1 4:55
  • 7 Where Are You Now? Picture 2 2:06
  • 8 Where Are You Now? Picture 3 2:34
  • 9 Where Are You Now? Picture 4 2:47
  • 10 Where Are You Now? Picture 5 0:36
  • 11 Where Are You Now? Picture 6 3:56
  • 12 Where Are You Now? Picture 7 2:02
  • 13 Where Are You Now? Picture 8 1:36

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