Chick Corea Quartet (with Bob Berg) / France, October 8, 1993 – Multi-Cam Edition

This is a rare video release featuring the acclaimed quartet led by Chick Corea—a titan of the jazz world—during the early 1990s. It captures their performance at the prestigious “Jazz in Marciac” festival in France on August 10, 1993. During this period, Corea was at the peak of his creative powers, masterfully blending a return to acoustic jazz with contemporary interplay. Here, he delivers a stunning performance alongside a powerhouse lineup: saxophonist Bob Berg, bassist John Patitucci, and drummer Gary Novak. The setlist encapsulates the quartet’s brilliance, ranging from the standard “That Old Feeling” to “Who’s Inside The Piano” (which fuses Corea’s signature intellectual structural beauty with free improvisation), the expansive, suite-like “Quartet No. 2,” and Thelonious Monk’s classic “Straight No Chaser.” A particular highlight is the thrilling musical dialogue between Bob Berg’s bold yet fluid tenor saxophone and the rock-solid rhythm section of John Patitucci and Gary Novak. This is a valuable record that allows viewers to fully appreciate the excellence of the Chick Corea Quartet in the 1990s. It is a must-see release that distills the appeal of the acoustic quartet format Corea pursued during that decade. Featuring a superb performance where virtuosity, excitement, and flawless ensemble interplay converge at the highest level, this title is essential for modern jazz fans. Live At Jazz In Marciac (Marciac, France – August 10, 1993): That Old Feeling; Who’s Inside The Piano; Quartet No. 2 (Parts 1 & 2); Straight No Chaser. Chick Corea – Piano; Bob Berg – Tenor Saxophone; John Patitucci – Bass; Gary Novak – Drums.