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Trio Music

Chick Corea · 1981

74 min · 15 tracks · post-bop · avant-garde jazz

An exploratory fusion of intimate improvisations and rhythmic complexity, blending avant-garde jazz with a post-bop sensibility.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • exploratory improvisations spark curiosity
  • intimate moments of rhythmic complexity
  • dynamic interplay between musicians
  • for attentive evening listening
  • wave-like pacing encourages reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer structured, predictable formats
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Trio Music' was released in 1981, Chick Corea was already a prominent figure in jazz, having gained acclaim from his work with Return to Forever and numerous acclaimed albums. This album captures a pivotal moment in his career as he embraced a more collaborative approach, focusing on spontaneous trio and duet improvisations, showcasing his evolution as both a pianist and composer.
Stylistic neighbors
Herbie Hancock· Keith Jarrett· McCoy Tyner

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Trio Improvisation 1 3:14
  • 2 Trio Improvisation 2 3:44
  • 3 Trio Improvisation 3 3:01
  • 4 Duet Improvisation 1 4:21
  • 5 Duet Improvisation 2 5:14
  • 6 Trio Improvisation 4 4:33
  • 7 Trio Improvisation 5 7:35
  • 8 Slippery When Wet 5:49

Disc 2

  • 1 Rhythm-A-Ning 5:06
  • 2 'Round Midnight 5:14
  • 3 Eronel 4:37
  • 4 Think of One 4:27
  • 5 Little Rootie Tootie 4:50
  • 6 Reflections 6:46
  • 7 Hackensack 6:11

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