The Chick Corea Songbook
The Manhattan Transfer · 2009
55 min · 12 tracks · blues · jazz · gospel
A vibrant celebration of jazz standards, blending intricate harmonies with playful rhythms and rich vocal arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant celebration of intricate harmonies
- dynamic journey with rhythmic peaks
- playful arrangements for joyful listening
- engaging storytelling through vocal interplay
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, linear tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, 'The Chick Corea Songbook' showcases The Manhattan Transfer at a time when they were revitalizing their career after their 2004 album 'The Spirit of St. Louis'. This album reflects their continued dedication to jazz and vocal harmony while paying homage to the legendary pianist Chick Corea, marking a significant collaboration that connects their legacy with Corea's influential work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Swingle Singers· Pentatonix· Vocalosity
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Free Samba 5:15
- 2 Prelude to Spain (I Can Recall) 3:10
- 3 Spain (I Can Recall) 6:37
- 4 One Step Closer (The One Step) 5:16
- 5 Children’s Song #15 1:16
- 6 500 Miles High 6:52
- 7 Another Roadside Attraction (Space Circus) 4:21
- 8 Time’s Lie 3:54
- 9 La Chanson du bébé (Children’s Song #1) 2:32
- 10 Ragtime in Pixiland (Pixiland Rag) 1:46
- 11 The Story of Anna & Armando (Armando’s Rhumba) 6:15
- 12 Free Samba (extended version) 8:16
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