The Mad Hatter
Chick Corea · 1978
50 min · 9 tracks · post-bop · avant-garde jazz
A whimsical journey through avant-garde jazz, blending playful melodies with intricate improvisations and fantastical themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling through sound
- dynamic journey with playful twists
- patient exploration of intricate themes
- shifting moods with imaginative flair
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, linear narratives
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1978, 'The Mad Hatter' is Chick Corea's follow-up to his critically acclaimed album 'My Spanish Heart.' At this point in his career, Corea was established as a pioneering force in jazz, exploring diverse styles while pushing the boundaries of the genre. This album showcases his continued artistic evolution, incorporating theatrical elements inspired by Lewis Carroll's works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Herbie Hancock· Keith Jarrett· McCoy Tyner
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Woods 4:25
- 2 Tweedle Dee 1:08
- 3 The Trial 1:39
- 4 Humpty Dumpty 6:30
- 5 Prelude To Falling Alice 1:19
- 6 Falling Alice 8:16
- 7 Tweedle Dum 2:50
- 8 Dear Alice 13:07
- 9 The Mad Hatter Rhapsody 10:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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