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
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