Akoustic Band

Chick Corea | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Grp Records
• ASIN: B0000001QE
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,607 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #18 in Music > Jazz > Jazz Fusion
  • #21 in Music > Jazz > Modern Postbebop
  • #36 in Music > Jazz > Bebop > Bebop General

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars RHYTHMIC TIGHTNESS MAKES FOR A BLISTERING ALBUM, May 24, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Akoustic Band (Audio CD)

The best thing about this album and the thing that makes it stand out from just about every other trio is the rhythmic tightness and energy.

I think too often jazz players use excuses like "its supposed to be relaxed and free" for why they cannot all be perfectly working together as a unit, and why every player is slightly detached from the others rhythmically.

However, Chick, John Patitucci and Dave Weckl have no time for lax rhythm but maintain a sharp focused sound that is literally overflowing with life and bounce.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing, February 4, 2005

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Anon - See all my reviews

This review is from: Akoustic Band (Audio CD)

Chick Corea's best music is decidedly his acoustic setups, and the Akoustic Band, in my opinion, is the best out of those.

I don't think anyone denies that Corea is probably the most technically accomplished jazz pianist alive today. His unique harmonic language is instantly recognizable and he can play with a speed and energy unmatched among pianists.

This CD is half his take on jazz standards, and half originals. A must-buy for jazz fans and neophytes alike.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, August 26, 2005

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Joel (Oak Hills) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Akoustic Band (Audio CD)

I bought this CD immediately when it was released in 1989. I cannot count how many times this has been played. Last night I opened the jewel case and found the CD had somehow been snapped in half. This morning I'm on amazon looking for a replacement. That alone should tell you how good this CD really is.

The jazz/fusion aficionado would be hard pressed to find three more accomplished musicians than Chick Corea, John Pattatuci and Dave Weckl. The performances are legendary, and the feel is very Electrik band meets acoustic instruments. This is not a straight forward jazz trio ala oscar peterson or something of that nature. This is jazz that pushes the envelope using classic instruments.

It doesn't surprise me one bit that this CD is still in print, it's simply a class. I personally prefer it to "Alive" so if you were looking to pick one, I'd go with this one.

Joel