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LIGHT AS A FEATHER is a masterpiece.
It's 1973, "Bitches Brew" had already once again propelled jazz in a new direction, and Chick Corea, from the kingdom of Miles Davis, here turns everything towards LATIN-FUSION territories with a project, Return To Forever, which brings together: his percussive majesty AIRTO (Moreira) with his wife FLORA PURIM, voice and percussion, STANLEY CLARKE on bass and JOE FARRELL, flute and sax. No guitar.
The tracks are 6 and all of very high level: from the almost 11 minutes of absolute elegance of "Light as a Feather" (music by Clarke and lyrics by Purim), to the barely 3 minutes of "Children's Song", adorably hypnotic, the atmosphere is very warm, thanks to Corea's electric piano which does not perform a stylistic exercise, but seduces immediately making everything magnificently balanced, enjoyable and accessible.
It all closes with perhaps the most famous version of his "Spain", a wonderful showpiece that has always accompanied him.
This album is like a design object, that is, perfect, OUT OF TIME AND FASHION, capable of transmitting emotions to us every time we focus on it. At this point, just close your eyes and float "500 miles high", light as a feather...
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Light As A Feather by Chick Corea and Return To Forever is a 1973 Latin-fusion jazz masterpiece. Featuring standout performers like Stanley Clarke and Flora Purim, the album balances sophisticated compositions with warmth and accessibility. Highlights include the elegant title track and the iconic 'Spain'. The album remains timeless and emotionally resonant.Tracklist
Chick Corea & Return to Forever
Return to Forever is an American jazz fusion band led by pianist Chick Corea, active in the 1970s and known for landmark albums such as Light As A Feather and Romantic Warrior.01 Reviews
