The Ultimate Adventure
Chick Corea · 2006
73 min · 19 tracks · post-bop · avant-garde jazz
A sprawling, imaginative journey through avant-garde jazz landscapes that intertwines Eastern and Western musical elements.
Why this album works
'The Ultimate Adventure' is notable for its ambitious structure, consisting of various interconnected suites that reflect Corea's artistic versatility. It received critical acclaim, further solidifying Corea's reputation as an innovator in contemporary jazz, and it showcases how he bridges traditional forms with avant-garde experimentation.
- Best for
- sprawling imaginative musical journey wave-like pacing with surprises dynamic exploration of soundscapes
- Context
- By the time 'The Ultimate Adventure' was released in 2006, Chick Corea had already established himself as a pivotal figure in jazz for over four decades. This album came during a period of prolific output for Corea, following his Grammy-winning project 'To the Stars' in 2004, and it showcases his continued exploration of complex compositions and multicultural influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Diana Ross· Bob Dylan· Christina Aguilera· George Benson· Ella Fitzgerald· Aretha Franklin· Barbra Streisand
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Three Ghouls, Part 1 1:38
- 2 Three Ghouls, Part 2 4:02
- 3 Three Ghouls, Part 3 3:11
- 4 City of Brass Standout 6:38
- 5 Queen Tedmur 5:15
- 6 El Stephen, Part 1 Standout 6:39
- 7 El Stephen, Part 2 1:47
- 8 King & Queen 6:06
- 9 Moseb the Executioner, Part 1 1:39
- 10 Moseb the Executioner, Part 2 2:20
- 11 Moseb the Executioner, Part 3 1:54
- 12 North Africa 6:24
- 13 Flight From Karoof, Part 1 6:11
- 14 Flight From Karoof, Part 2 1:36
- 15 Planes of Existence, Part 1 Standout 5:25
- 16 Arabian Nights, Part 1 4:30
- 17 Arabian Nights, Part 2 2:38
- 18 Gods & Devils 2:15
- 19 Planes of Existence, Part 2 2:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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