An essential addition to any Chick Corea collection or jazz library, this 1972 album by Corea and vibraphonist Gary Burton—the first of several collaborations—helped establish the viability of a modern chamber approach to jazz. Corea's relaxed, seamless use of jazz, folk and Latin forms, together with classical complexity and rigor, dovetail flawlessly with Burton's gifted mallet work, making for an especially enjoyable affair. The key to one of the most fruitful and enduring collaborations in jazz lies in these recordings.
"Phenomenal. Their sympathetic approach to navigating a tune produced magical results." - BlogCritics.com
Musicians: Chick Corea, piano Gary Burton, vibes
Produced by Manfred Eicher Recorded November 6, 1972 in Oslo, Norway by Jan Erik Kongshaug
1. Senor Mouse (Corea) 2. Arise, Her Eyes (Swallow) 3. I'm Your Pal (Swallow) 4. Desert Air (Corea) 5. Crystal Silence (Corea) 6. Falling Grace (Swallow) 7. Feelings And Things (Gibbs) 8. Childrens Song (Corea) 9. What Game Shall We Play Today? (Corea)
; "Crystal Silence Chick Corea & Gary Burton 1972")