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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- whimsical storytelling through sound dynamic journey with playful twists patient exploration of intricate themes
- 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.
- If you like
- post-bop, avant-garde jazz
The Mad Hatter is an album by Chick Corea, released in 1978. A whimsical journey through avant-garde jazz, blending playful melodies with intricate improvisations and fantastical themes. 'The Mad Hatter' is notable for its innovative fusion of jazz and storytelling, gaining recognition for its ambitious composition and conceptual approach. The album has been appreciated within avant-garde circles and highlights Corea's role in expanding the possibilities of jazz, influencing subsequent generations of musicians seeking to blend genres and narratives. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Mad Hatter sound like?
A whimsical journey through avant-garde jazz, blending playful melodies with intricate improvisations and fantastical themes. Rooted in post-bop and avant-garde jazz.
What makes The Mad Hatter by Chick Corea notable?
'The Mad Hatter' is notable for its innovative fusion of jazz and storytelling, gaining recognition for its ambitious composition and conceptual approach. The album has been appreciated within avant-garde circles and highlights Corea's role in expanding the possibilities of jazz, influencing subsequent generations of musicians seeking to blend genres and narratives. 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.
Who is The Mad Hatter for?
The Mad Hatter works well if you're into whimsical storytelling through sound, dynamic journey with playful twists and patient exploration of intricate themes.
How many songs are on The Mad Hatter?
The Mad Hatter has 9 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.
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 Standout 8:16
- 7 Tweedle Dum 2:50
- 8 Dear Alice Standout 13:07
- 9 The Mad Hatter Rhapsody Standout 10:43
Release Date
January 1, 1978
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
50 min 1 sec
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