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Now He Sings Now He Sobs
Chick Corea
Now He Sings Now He Sobs
Genres: Jazz, Pop
 
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This adventurous yet lyrical trio LP was Chick Corea's career breakthrough album, establishing him as a significant pianist and composer. Over three days in March 1968, Corea recorded with Miroslav Vitous and Haynes (they...  more »

     
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All Artists: Chick Corea
Title: Now He Sings Now He Sobs
Members Wishing: 3
Total Copies: 0
Label: Blue Note Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/1968
Re-Release Date: 7/16/2002
Album Type: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
Genres: Jazz, Pop
Style: Modern Postbebop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 724353826529

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This adventurous yet lyrical trio LP was Chick Corea's career breakthrough album, establishing him as a significant pianist and composer. Over three days in March 1968, Corea recorded with Miroslav Vitous and Haynes (they have since reunited many times over past 34 years) and produced a total of 13 great performances only five of which were used on the original albums. The material ranged from soon-to-be Corea classics like "Matrix" and "Windows" to extended improvised pieces like the title tune to creative interpretations of Monk's "Pannonica" and "My One And Only Love". Newly remixed and remastered in 24-bit, this milestone session is complete on this CD and sounds better than ever. Chick Corea: Piano
Miroslav Vitous: Bass
Roy Haynes: Drums

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Masterpiece
Swing King | Cincinnati, OH USA | 01/14/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Ron McMaster did a wonderful remaster job on this 1968 album for Blue Note Records, treating it to a 24-bit resolution transfer and providing a sound quality that is unrivaled by previous releases. If you enjoy great improvised jazz piano in a trio format, you'll be sure to welcome this one as a new addition to your jazz library. With Corea on this occasion are two excellent lifelong sidemen of his, Miroslav Vitous on bass and Roy Haynes on drums.



While Corea was not unknown to the world of jazz in 1968, this album did bring him more notoriety and showcased him as a somewhat radical pianist. This album likely played no small role in Miles Davis having brought Corea onboard later that same year to join his quintet. Many of the pieces on this album may seem too abstract for some, perhaps appearing too loose or unstructured. If you do come to such a conclusion, you will at least come to appreciate "Matrix" (now a standard) for its cohesiveness.



Personally, I enjoy immensely the free interaction between each artist on this album. The original release of "Now He Sings, Now He Sobs" had five tracks, but this wonderful reissue has 8 bonus tracks making this purchase an obvious win. Outstanding piano improvisation from one of the genre's finest pianists, this album is a must own as much for it's beauty as for its radicalism."