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The New Crystal Silence

Chick Corea · 2008

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

A serene blend of intricate melodies and improvisational brilliance, showcasing Corea's jazz mastery.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • serene evening listening experience
  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • intricate melodies for deep focus
  • improvisational brilliance in each track

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, upbeat tunes
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The New Crystal Silence' was released in 2008, Chick Corea had already established himself as a pioneering figure in jazz, celebrated for his adventurous spirit. This album, recorded with the legendary vibraphonist Gary Burton, marks a continuation of Corea's exploration into nuanced soundscapes after decades of impact on the genre, including his influential works in the '70s and '80s.
Stylistic neighbors
Herbie Hancock· Keith Jarrett· McCoy Tyner

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Duende 10:54
  • 2 Love Castle 12:41
  • 3 Brasilia 9:38
  • 4 Crystal Silence 14:09
  • 5 La Fiesta 13:35

Disc 2

  • 1 Bud Powell 7:56
  • 2 Waltz for Debby 8:03
  • 3 Alegria 5:49
  • 4 No Mystery 9:12
  • 5 Señor Mouse 9:10
  • 6 Sweet and Lonely 6:57
  • 7 I Love Porgy 4:09
  • 8 La Fiesta 10:42

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