Chick Corea, David Holland, Barry Altschul
A.R.C.
ECM Records/Polydor (US) 1977
ECM 1009 (LP)
sleeve : EX-(collapse on corner.)
media : EX/EX(some slightly noises.)
This is the 1971 album featuring a trio led by the pianist Chick Corea, who gained recognition through his participation in significant works like 'In a Silent Way,' 'Bitches Brew,' and 'On the Corner' with Miles Davis. Corea, known for sparking a major fusion boom with his 1972 release 'Return to Forever,' is joined by David Holland (bass) and Barry Altschul (percussion) on this particular album. The album begins with Corea's delicate piano solo and delves into improvisation through modal interplay, featuring a cover of Wayne Shorter's iconic composition A1. The work is filled with a free and experimental spirit reminiscent of the early ECM era. Noteworthy is the pristine recording quality that ECM, known for its commitment to high-quality audio recording from this period, had already been practicing. This version is the US release from 1977, featuring altered cover art.
A1: Nefertitti
B1: Vadana