Chick Corea Ellektric Band Frank Gambale Chick Corea Frank Gambale/Czechoslovakia 1988 Complete

This full recording of the performance of the “Electric Band” that Chick Corea led in the 1980s after RTF at the 17th International Jazz Festival held in Prague, Czech Republic on October 26, 1988, was taken from a radio broadcast that was re-aired in 2025. The entire recording is recorded with official quality soundboard sound source, except for some parts with reception noise. And above all, the main point is that the songs from “Eye of the Beholder” released in the same year make up most of the set list, and a full live performance with this set at this time is rare. Furthermore, the playing of each member can be seen throughout the album is simply breathtaking, with Dave’s superhuman drumming, John’s incredible playing on both acoustic and electric bass, and Frank’s virtuoso guitar playing, who replaced Scott Henderson. Not only is the musicality superb, but the performances are also first class, and the playing of the still young Chick, who oversees the other members, is also enough to bring tears to your eyes. Recorded at Congress Hall, Palace of Culture, Prague, Czechoslovakia, October 26th 1988 (Broadcasted in January, 2025) : Soundboard RecordingDISC 1 : 1. CITY GATE – RUMBLE 2. Introductions to TRANCE DANCE 3. TRANCE DANCE 4. EYE OF THE BEHOLDER 5. AMNESIA 6. Drums Solo 7. LIGHT YEARS DISC 2: 1. Announcement by Chick Corea 2. THREE QUARTETS 3. CASCADE 4. BLUE SPACE 5. CHANGE OF SEASONS 6. GOT A MATCH? Chick Corea – piano, keyboards / Frank Gambale – guitar / Eric Marienthal – saxophone / John Patitucci – bass / Dave Weckl – drums