Gary Burton / Chick Corea – Crystal Silence (1973) [2017, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Gary Burton / Chick Corea - Crystal Silence (1973) [2017, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Gary Burton / Chick Corea – Crystal Silence (1973) [2017, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.87 GB (ISO) + 836 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: ECM Records | Japan | Cat#: PROZ-1091 | Genre: Contemporary Jazz

For Crystal Silence, the first of several partnerships between Chick Corea and vibraphonist Gary Burton in the 1970s, the two musicians selected an interesting array of material. The compositions on this record are all modern ones, either by Steve Swallow, Mike Gibbs, or Corea himself. It is a mostly downtempo affair, which allows each player to stretch out and play highly melodic solos over the often difficult changes. Continue reading “Gary Burton / Chick Corea – Crystal Silence (1973) [2017, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Chick Corea – Return To Forever (1972) [2917, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Chick Corea - Return To Forever (1972) [2917, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Chick Corea – Return To Forever (1972) [2917, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.96 GB (ISO) + 924 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: ECM Records | Japan | Cat#: PROZ-1088 | Genre: Jazz, Fusion

The legendary first lineup of Chick Corea’s fusion band Return to Forever debuted on this classic album (titled after the group but credited to Corea), featuring Joe Farrell on soprano sax and flute, the Brazilian team of vocalist Flora Purim and drummer/percussionist Airto Moreira, and electric bass whiz Stanley Clarke. Continue reading “Chick Corea – Return To Forever (1972) [2917, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Chick Corea – Rendezvous In New York (2003) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Chick Corea - Rendezvous In New York (2003) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Chick Corea – Rendezvous In New York (2003) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | 2x Discs | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 7.92 GB (ISO) + 6.31 GB (FLAC Mch) + 2.76 GB (FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Stretch Records | US | Cat#: SCD2-9041-2 | Genre: Contemporary Jazz

One of Chick Corea’s most ambitious projects was the recording of almost 60 hours of music with nine different groups over a three-week run at the Blue Note in December 2001; it must have been a challenge to choose the dozen performances for this two-CD set. Continue reading “Chick Corea – Rendezvous In New York (2003) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Burton, Corea, Metheny, Haynes, Holland – Like Minds (1998) {2003, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Burton, Corea, Metheny, Haynes, Holland - Like Minds (1998) {2003, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Burton, Corea, Metheny, Haynes, Holland – Like Minds (1998) {2003, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 4.12 GB (ISO) + 3.36 GB (FLAC Mch) + 1.24 GB (FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Concord Records | US | Cat#: SACD-1029-6 | Genre: Contemporary Jazz

Talk about all-star groups — this quintet date matches together vibraphonist Gary Burton with pianist Chick Corea, guitarist Pat Metheny, bassist Dave Holland, and drummer Roy Haynes. Burton and Corea have recorded frequently through the years, while Metheny gained some early fame working with Burton; Holland was with Corea in Miles Davis’ late-’60s group, and Haynes was formerly with both Burton and Corea. However, not all of these musicians had played together before — Corea had never worked with Metheny previously, nor Burton with Holland. Continue reading “Burton, Corea, Metheny, Haynes, Holland – Like Minds (1998) {2003, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}”

Chick Corea – The Spanish Heart Band – Antidote (2019) [Official Digital Release]

Chick Corea - The Spanish Heart Band - Antidote (2019) [Official Digital Release]

Chick Corea – The Spanish Heart Band – Antidote (2019) [Official Digital Release]
FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 439 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Concord Jazz | Genre: Latin Jazz

Antidote is a completely forward-thinking album, yet its roots date to the 1960s, near the beginning of his career when he played in the bands of Mongo Santamaria and Willie Bobo. During this period, he encountered the great Latin bandleaders of the era including Machito, Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, and Eddie Palmieri. In 1972, he penned the iconic composition “Spain,” inspired by Joaquin Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez. In 1976, Corea issued his milestone My Spanish Heart, that married fusion to Latin music. Continue reading “Chick Corea – The Spanish Heart Band – Antidote (2019) [Official Digital Release]”