The Chick Corea Songbook is the twenty-second studio album released by The Manhattan Transfer on September 29, 2009.[1] The album features The Manhattan Transfer's interpretations of several Chick Corea compositions, including a song written by Corea for this album.[1][2] The executive producer was Yusuf Gandhi. It was the final album with Tim Hauser, who died in between the release of this album and their subsequent album.
The Chick Corea Songbook | ||||
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Studio album by The Manhattan Transfer | ||||
Released | September 29, 2009 (2009-09-29) | |||
Genre | Vocal jazz | |||
Label | Four Quarters Entertainment | |||
Producer | The Manhattan Transfer, Yusuf Gandhi | |||
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All About Jazz | [2] |
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All About Jazz editor Jerry D'Souza stated regarding this album, "Manhattan Transfer is back, and in top-notch form with a marvelous blend of melody and song." Regarding individual songs, he added, "Spain" is magical. The snap and crackle are done to a nicety, the arrangement opening the door to gently cascading harmonies and embracing solo singing," "The Story of Anna & Armando (Armando's Rhumba)" is flamboyant, the vocals swaying and resounding in harmony within the balmy atmosphere of the lyrics".[2]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Free Samba" | Corea | 5:15 |
2. | "Spain (I Can Recall) Prelude" | Joaquín Rodrigo, Al Jarreau, Artie Maren, Corea | 3:11 |
3. | "Spain (I Can Recall)" | Rodrigo, Jarreau, Maren, Corea | 6:37 |
4. | "One Step Closer (The One Step)" | Van Dyke Parks, Corea, Tim Hauser | 5:16 |
5. | "Children's Song #15" | Corea | 1:16 |
6. | "500 Miles High" | Corea, Neville Potter | 6:52 |
7. | "Another Roadside Attraction (Space Circus)" | Parks, Corea, Hauser, Basie Hauser | 4:21 |
8. | "Time's Lie" | Corea, Potter | 3:55 |
9. | "La Chanson Du Bébé (Children's Song #1)" | Janis Siegel, Corea, Cheryl Bentyne | 2:32 |
10. | "Ragtime in Pixiland (Pixiland Rag)" | Corea | 1:46 |
11. | "The Story of Anna & Armando (Armando's Rhumba)" | Siegel, Corea | 6:15 |
12. | "Free Samba (Extended Version)" | Corea | 8:16 |
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