In Concert, Zürich, October 28, 1979
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In Concert, Zürich, October 28, 1979 is a Jazz
album by Chick Corea
(piano
) and Gary Burton
(vibraphone
). It features live versions of tracks that the duo had also played on earlier studio albums (Crystal Silence
and Duet
).
set. The original release contains 10 tracks with a total length of 79:59. The album was subsequently reissued on a single CD and in the process shortened to 8 tracks for a length of 61:16.
In 2009 the 4 CD set 'Crystal Silence, The ECM Recordings 1972-79' was released, containg the three albums: 'Crystal Silence' (1973), 'Duet' (1979) and the full LP-edition of 'In Concert' (1980).
for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group
.
. In Concert, Zürich, October 28, 1979 (LP recording, 1980). Burbank, California: ECM, distributed by Warner Bros. Records. .
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
album by Chick Corea
Chick Corea
Armando Anthony "Chick" Corea is an American jazz pianist, keyboardist, and composer.Many of his compositions are considered jazz standards. As a member of Miles Davis' band in the 1960s, he participated in the birth of the electric jazz fusion movement. In the 1970s he formed Return to Forever...
(piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
) and Gary Burton
Gary Burton
Gary Burton is an American jazz vibraphonist.A true original on the vibraphone, Burton developed a pianistic style of four-mallet technique as an alternative to the usual two-mallets. This approach caused Burton to be heralded as an innovator and his sound and technique are widely imitated...
(vibraphone
Vibraphone
The vibraphone, sometimes called the vibraharp or simply the vibes, is a musical instrument in the struck idiophone subfamily of the percussion family....
). It features live versions of tracks that the duo had also played on earlier studio albums (Crystal Silence
Crystal Silence
Crystal Silence is an album by Chick Corea and Gary Burton. It was recorded in November 1972 and produced by Manfred Eicher for ECM Records...
and Duet
Duet (Gary Burton & Chick Corea album)
Duet is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton and pianist Chick Corea recorded in 1978 and released on the ECM label in 1979. The album is the second studio recording by the duo following Crystal Silence .-Reception:...
).
Technical details
In Concert was recorded live, as the title suggests, and released in 1980 as a double LPGramophone record
A gramophone record, commonly known as a phonograph record , vinyl record , or colloquially, a record, is an analog sound storage medium consisting of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove...
set. The original release contains 10 tracks with a total length of 79:59. The album was subsequently reissued on a single CD and in the process shortened to 8 tracks for a length of 61:16.
In 2009 the 4 CD set 'Crystal Silence, The ECM Recordings 1972-79' was released, containg the three albums: 'Crystal Silence' (1973), 'Duet' (1979) and the full LP-edition of 'In Concert' (1980).
Track listing
| Track title | LP | CD |
|---|---|---|
| "Señor Mouse" | 9:51 | 10:17 |
| "Bud Powell" | 8:30 | 8:40 |
| "Crystal Silence" | 11:52 | 12:09 |
| "Tweak" | 5:58 | 6:08 |
| "I'm Your Pal / Hullo, Bolinas" (Burton solo) | 6:58 | n/a |
| "Love Castle" (Corea solo) | 14:35 | n/a |
| "Falling Grace" | 5:04 | 5:22 |
| "Mirror, Mirror" | 5:26 | 5:47 |
| "Song to Gayle" | 6:57 | 7:16 |
| "Endless Trouble, Endless Pleasure" | 4:48 | 5:37 |
Awards
In Concert won the 1982 Grammy AwardGrammy Awards of 1982
The 24th Grammy Awards were held February 24, 1982, and were broadcast live on American television. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the year 1981...
for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group
Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group
The Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album is an award that will start being presented in 2012.The Award was previously called Best Instrumental Jazz Album, Individual or Group from 1959 to 2011. The award will formally be discontinued from 2012 in a major overhaul of Grammy categories...
.
Sources
Chick Corea, Gary Burton, and Steve SwallowSteve Swallow
Steve Swallow is a jazz double bass and bass guitarist and composer born in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.One of the leading bassists in jazz, Swallow is noted for collaborations with Jimmy Giuffre, Gary Burton and Carla Bley...
. In Concert, Zürich, October 28, 1979 (LP recording, 1980). Burbank, California: ECM, distributed by Warner Bros. Records. .