Various Artists Chick Corea, George Benson, Gary Burton, Ron Carter, Stanley Clarke, Billy Cobham, Jean-Luc Ponty/IL, USA 1976

This release captures a dream collaboration featuring an all-star lineup—recorded at Chicago’s WTTW studios in 1976—showcasing artists associated with the prestigious *DownBeat* Readers Poll Awards. The performers include top musicians who defined the 1970s jazz scene: Chick Corea, George Benson, Gary Burton, Ron Carter, Stanley Clarke, Billy Cobham, Jean-Luc Ponty, Bill Watrous, Sonny Fortune, and Thad Jones. It is a truly miraculous stage where stars who pioneered fusion, modern jazz, and post-bop came together. The setlist is packed with jazz classics such as “Now’s The Time,” “Lopsy Lu,” “Breezin’,” “Autumn Leaves,” and “All Blues.” Each musician delivers a brilliant performance characterized by exceptional technique and rich expression, creating a session filled with the creativity and intensity that defined the era. Highlights include Chick Corea’s innovative piano work, George Benson’s fluid guitar playing, the collaboration between master bassists Ron Carter and Stanley Clarke, and Billy Cobham’s overwhelming drumming. This is a historically significant video release that allows viewers to experience the energy of jazz’s golden age in the 1970s. It is a dream all-star session uniting the giants who stood at the pinnacle of 1970s jazz—a must-see title and a precious visual record that marks a significant chapter in jazz history, highly recommended for all jazz fans. Recorded Live 1976 DownBeat Jazz Reader’s Poll Awards WTTW Studios, Chicago, Illinois, USA Performed Classics 1. Now’s The Time 2. Introduction 3. Lopsy Lu 4. Body & Soul 5. Breezin’ 6. Nancy With The Laughing Face 7. Autumn Leaves 8. Falling Grace 9. All Blues Featured Artists Chick Corea George Benson Gary Burton Ron Carter Stanley Clarke Billy Cobham Jean-Luc Ponty Bill Watrous Sonny Fortune Thad Jones