Chick Corea/Australia 1978

This item has a rather meaningful title: “To Alice, From the Romantic Knight, With the Heart of Spain”. However, for Chick Corea fans, it’s nothing, and the title is obvious when you look at the set list. Among Chick Corea’s many albums, there is the image album “THE MAD HATTER” with a rare concept, the masterpiece “ROMANTIC WARRIOR” from Return to Forever, and “MY SPANISH HEART” filled with Chick’s trademark Spain. Each of these three albums features a suite-like large piece. “DEAR ALICE”, “DUEL OF THE JESTER AND THE TYRANT” and “SPANISH FANTASY” are must-listens. Any one of them is enough to highlight the live performance. There are three of them. Has there ever been a live album with such a rich content before? Moreover, it is recorded on a high-quality stereo sound board. There is nothing to complain about. If you like jazz fusion, this is definitely a must-have. If you’re a Chick fan, it goes without saying. Incidentally, there is debate among fans about the members of this day, and as of early October 2021, it has not yet been confirmed whether it was Steve Gadd, Tom Brecklein, Joe Farrell, Dave Liebman, Eddie Gomez, or Rick Laird (Mahavishnu Orchestra). Please listen and try to distinguish. In any case, Chick Corea passed away in February 2021, and Rick Laird has also passed away. With respect to the wonderful performances they left behind, we pray for their souls to rest in peace. Recorded Live at Regent Theatre, Sydney, Australia, May 10, 1978 EXCELLENT Soundboard Recording // 132 min DISC 1 01. NITE SPRITE 02. GLEBE ST. BLUES 03. TWEEDLE DUM 04. DEAR ALICE 05. DUEL OF THE JESTER AND THE TYRANT DISC 2 01. SPANISH FANTASY Pt. 1 SPAN ISH FANTASY Pt. 2 03. SPANISH FANTASY Pt. 3 04. SPANISH FANTASY Pt. 4 05. SPAIN Chick Corea – piano, keyboards Dave Liebmen or Joe Farrell – saxophones, flute Gayle Moran – vocals, keyboards Al Vizzutti – trumpet Bob Zottola – trumpet Ron Moss – trombone Jim Pugh – trombone Paula Hochhalter – cello Judy Geist – viola Carol Shive – violin Charles Veal – violin Eddie Gomez or Rick Laird – bass Steve Gadd or Tom Brechtlein – drums