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On this specially priced 2-CD release, piano legend Chick Corea showcases both his composer and instrumentalist sides in his vision of world, jazz, Latin, and classical music – converging into a new, whole work of startling beauty. It’s the sound of surprise.
Disc One: The Continents – composed of six sections depicting Africa, the Americas, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, and Europe – is a globally inspired concerto for jazz quintet and chamber orchestra.
Conducted by Steven Mercurio and performed with an all-star New York orchestra, including members of the Harlem Quartet and Imani Winds, among others.
The Jazz Quintet: Chick Corea piano, Steve Davis trombone, Tim Garland reeds, Hans Glawischnig
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bass, Marcus Gilmore drums
Disc Two (Bonus CD) features new solo and quintet jazz recordings.
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Works on This Recording
1.
Concerto for Piano no 2 "The Continents" by Armando "Chick" Corea
Performer:
Chick Corea (Piano),
Steve Davis (Trombone),
Tim Garland (Saxophone),
Hans Glawischnig (Double Bass),
Marcus Gilmore (Drums)
Conductor:
Steven Mercurio
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Chamber Orchestra
2.
Lotus Blossom by Kenny Dorham
Performer:
Chick Corea (Piano),
Steve Davis (Trombone),
Tim Garland (Saxophone),
Hans Glawischnig (Double Bass),
Marcus Gilmore (Drums)
3.
Blue Bossa by Kenny Dorham
Performer:
Chick Corea (Piano),
Steve Davis (Trombone),
Tim Garland (Saxophone),
Hans Glawischnig (Double Bass),
Marcus Gilmore (Drums)
4.
Just Friends by John Klenner
Performer:
Chick Corea (Piano),
Steve Davis (Trombone),
Tim Garland (Saxophone),
Hans Glawischnig (Double Bass),
Marcus Gilmore (Drums)
5.
Solo Continuum by Armando "Chick" Corea
Performer:
Chick Corea (Piano)
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