Chick Corea & Herbie Hancock / CA, USA, March 8, 1978 & more

This is a must-have collector’s item featuring a miraculous collaboration between two giants of jazz piano—Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock—alongside a rare live performance by the Chick Corea Trio. The centerpiece is the legendary duo concert held on March 8, 1978, at the Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco, California. Their historic 1978 tour remains highly acclaimed for performances that vastly expanded the possibilities of jazz piano. Tracks such as “Homecoming” and “An Improvisation with A Hook” showcase their ability to improvise freely while reacting sharply to each other’s musical ideas. Listeners can immerse themselves in a thrilling musical world unique to this duo, blending diverse elements including classical, modern jazz, Latin, and free improvisation. The second half of the release features a live performance by the Chick Corea Trio from December 15, 1982, in Dayton, Ohio. Backed by an all-star lineup—Miroslav Vitous on bass and Roy Haynes on drums—the trio delivers a rich set of performances, including “Night and Day” and “Mirror Mirror.” This highly valuable collection captures two rare live performances representing the golden age of jazz piano on a single disc. Chick Corea & Herbie Hancock Live at Masonic Auditorium, San Francisco, California March 8, 1978 Homecoming An Improvisation with A Hook Chick Corea – Piano Herbie Hancock – Piano Chick Corea Trio Live at Dayton, Ohio December 15, 1982 Night and Day The Loop So in Love Mirror Mirror Chick Corea – Piano Miroslav Vitous – Bass Roy Haynes – Drums