The Chick Corea Songbook
The Manhattan Transfer · 2009
55 min · 12 tracks · blues · jazz · gospel
A vibrant celebration of jazz standards, blending intricate harmonies with playful rhythms and rich vocal arrangements.
The Chick Corea Songbook is an album by The Manhattan Transfer, released in 2009. A vibrant celebration of jazz standards, blending intricate harmonies with playful rhythms and rich vocal arrangements. This album is notable for its critical reception, garnering praise from publications such as DownBeat and JazzTimes, which highlighted the group's innovative vocal interpretations of Corea's compositions. Additionally, it exemplified the enduring influence of Chick Corea in contemporary jazz, bridging generational gaps in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Chick Corea Songbook sound like?
A vibrant celebration of jazz standards, blending intricate harmonies with playful rhythms and rich vocal arrangements. Rooted in blues and jazz.
What makes The Chick Corea Songbook by The Manhattan Transfer notable?
This album is notable for its critical reception, garnering praise from publications such as DownBeat and JazzTimes, which highlighted the group's innovative vocal interpretations of Corea's compositions. Additionally, it exemplified the enduring influence of Chick Corea in contemporary jazz, bridging generational gaps in the genre. Released in 2009, 'The Chick Corea Songbook' showcases The Manhattan Transfer at a time when they were revitalizing their career after their 2004 album 'The Spirit of St. Louis'. This album reflects their continued dedication to jazz and vocal harmony while paying homage to the legendary pianist Chick Corea, marking a significant collaboration that connects their legacy with Corea's influential work.
How many songs are on The Chick Corea Songbook?
The Chick Corea Songbook has 12 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Free Samba Standout 5:15
- 2 Prelude to Spain (I Can Recall) 3:10
- 3 Spain (I Can Recall) Standout 6:37
- 4 One Step Closer (The One Step) 5:16
- 5 Children’s Song #15 1:16
- 6 500 Miles High Standout 6:52
- 7 Another Roadside Attraction (Space Circus) 4:21
- 8 Time’s Lie 3:54
- 9 La Chanson du bébé (Children’s Song #1) 2:32
- 10 Ragtime in Pixiland (Pixiland Rag) 1:46
- 11 The Story of Anna & Armando (Armando’s Rhumba) 6:15
- 12 Free Samba (extended version) 8:16
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