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Three Quartets

Chick Corea · 1981

61 min · 8 tracks · post-bop · avant-garde jazz

A sophisticated interplay of avant-garde jazz and classical influences unfolds across intricate quartets and vibrant improvisations.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of themes
  • wave-like pacing with surprises
  • immersive improvisational listening experience
  • thoughtful reflections on classic influences

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1981, Chick Corea was already an established figure in jazz, having released several influential albums. 'Three Quartets' followed his acclaimed work with Return to Forever and marked a shift towards more experimental compositions, blending jazz with classical structures. This album highlighted Corea's versatility as both a composer and performer during a prolific phase in his career.
Stylistic neighbors
Herbie Hancock· Keith Jarrett· McCoy Tyner

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Quartet No. 1 10:15
  • 2 Quartet No. 3 9:41
  • 3 Quartet No. 2, Part 1 (Dedicated To Duke Ellington) 7:09
  • 4 Quartet No. 2, Part 2 (Dedicated To John Coltrane) 12:01
  • 5 Folk Song 5:51
  • 6 Hairy Canary 3:43
  • 7 Slippery When Wet 6:02
  • 8 Confirmation 6:17

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata