Chick Corea,Gary Burton/Russia 2008

From their 1972 masterpiece “Crystal Silence,” which left a mark in jazz history, to 2012’s “Hot House,” Chick is the pinnacle of the duo, who have produced albums, performed live, and won multiple Grammys for 40 years. – Corea and Gary Burton. Unfortunately, their activities came to an end with Gary’s retirement announcement in 2017, but the legendary concert, which was said to be one of the best in all era, is now available in a complete version with amazing high sound quality! ! From the tour that was held in conjunction with the release of “New Crystal Silence”, the 5th duo of Chick and Gary, this was the duo’s first concert, which is said to be one of the most famous concerts of the two of them. The live performance in Russia at the Mikhailovsky Theater in St. Petersburg on March 28, 2008 was recorded directly from a perfect high-quality stereo soundboard master, not a hidden video source, and the encore lasted for over 2 hours. A 2-disc set with complete recordings has arrived! ! Of course, the label’s own careful mastering has also been applied! ! This 2008 Russia performance is a 2-disc set called “New Crystal Silence” consisting of live and studio recordings from 2007, created to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the release of Chick and Gary’s first duo album “Crystal Silence”. It was held in conjunction with the release, and it was a legendary live that marked the 35th anniversary and became the starting point for the next step for the two new members. In addition to original songs such as “No Mystery,” “Crystal Silence,” “La Fiesta,” and “Armando’s Rumba,” in which Chick also plays the vibraphone during the encore, he also challenges himself with standard numbers, bossa nova, and even classical music. , which transcended the realm of jazz and became the starting point for creating artistic contemporary music unique to the two of them…The entire album features improvisation that revives the enthusiasm of jam sessions from the heyday of modern jazz into the present day. Even though they are divided into sections, the exquisite ensemble shows the true essence of duo performance. In addition, Chick’s as usual brilliant piano handling and Burton’s amazing virtuosity with four (or more) mallets are both powerful and lively. The performance, which no one else can step into, is overwhelming! Also, it is a great point to be able to listen to this famous performance on the most brilliant, astonishing, and ultimate high-quality stereo sound board! ! Live at Mikhailovsky,Teatre,Saint – Petersburg,Russia March.28.2008 EX – SBD 2020 Original Remaster 125 min Disc 1 1. Introduction 2. Love Castle 3. Native Sense 4. Alegria 5. Bud Powell 6. No Mystery 7. Waltz for Debby 8. Prelude 4,OP.11 – Alexander Scriabin Disc 2 1. Unknown 2. Prelude 2,OP.11 – Alexander Scriabin 3. Sweet and Lovely 4. Crystal Silence 5. La Fieste 6. Bolivar Blues 7. Armando’s Rhumba Chick Corea – Piano,Vibraphone Gary Burton – Vibraphone