This encounter between
Chick Corea (sticking to acoustic piano), tenor saxophonist
Michael Brecker, bassist
Eddie Gomez, and drummer
Steve Gadd lives up to one's expectations. The original program featured three lengthy "quartet" pieces, including sections dedicated to
Duke Ellington and
John Coltrane. The CD reissue adds four briefer pieces that were previously unissued, including an unaccompanied
Brecker workout on "Confirmation" that would be perfect for "blindfold" tests. This blowing date is highly recommended for all true jazz fans. [The Japanese release offers the same four bonus tracks that the American release does: "Folk Song," "Hairy Canary," "Slippery When Wet," and "Confirmation."] ~ Scott Yanow