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.
Why this album works
'Trio Music' is significant for exemplifying the peak of Corea's improvisational skill, receiving critical acclaim for its innovative structure and musicianship. The album solidified Corea's legacy within the jazz community, influencing subsequent generations of jazz musicians who sought to explore freeform improvisation.
- Best for
- exploratory improvisations spark curiosity intimate moments of rhythmic complexity dynamic interplay between musicians
- 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
- 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.
Disc 1
- 1 Trio Improvisation 1 Standout 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 Standout 5:06
- 2 'Round Midnight Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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