Chick Corea Quartet – Switzerland, July 15, 1981

An electrifying modern jazz performance delivered by a legendary quartet at Montreux! This CD captures a rare live set by the Chick Corea Quartet, recorded on July 15, 1981, at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. Led by Chick Corea, the group features an all-star lineup that has left an indelible mark on jazz history: Joe Henderson (tenor saxophone), Gary Peacock (bass), and Roy Haynes (drums). It is a night defined by superb technical mastery and thrilling interplay. The performance unfolds with palpable tension, moving from Thelonious Monk’s classic “Trinkle Tinkle” to the standard “So In Love,” a powerful drum interlude by Roy Haynes, and finally “Slippery When Wet.” This is a precious live recording that epitomizes 1980s jazz, showcasing the exceptional performance quality synonymous with Montreux and the true essence of improvisation by four masters of the genre. It is a live document brimming with the electric atmosphere of Montreux and the high-tension improvisation of these virtuosos—a collector’s item that allows listeners to fully experience the brilliance of the Chick Corea Quartet. Tracks: Trinkle Tinkle, So In Love, Drum Interlude, Slippery When Wet / Intro Of Band Personnel. Personnel: Chick Corea – Piano; Joe Henderson – Tenor Saxophone; Gary Peacock – Bass; Roy Haynes – Drums.