The Mad Hatter cover

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