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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 |
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| 1. Peri's Scope |
| 2. Gloria's Step |
| 3. They Say That Falling in Love is Wonderful |
| 4. Alice in Wonderland |
| 5. Song No. 1 |
| 6. Diane |
| 7. Off The Cuff |
| 8. Laurie |
| 9. Bill Evans |
| 10. Little Rootie Tootie |
| Disc: 2 |
| 1. Hot House |
| 2. Mode VI |
| 3. Another Tango |
| 4. Turn out the Stars |
| 5. Rhapsody |
| 6. Very Early |
| 7. But Beautiful - Part 1 |
| 8. But Beautiful - Part 2 |
| 9. Puccini's Walk |
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Join master pianist Chick Corea as he leads original Bill Evans alumni - bassist Eddie Gomez and the late drummer Paul Motian - on 'Further Explorations', a two-CD live set of 19 tracks that examines Bill Evan's piano trio aesthetic. The spirit of Evans comes alive thanks to the vibrant simpatico shared by these three master musicians.
Produced by Corea, 'Further Explorations' was recorded May 4-17, 2010, live at the Blue Note in New York City. In preparation, Corea, Gomez and Motian examined the entire Bill Evans discography. Rather than approach the music as a tribute, his material provides more of a template. Each musician also contributes original material. The results are inspired, as this elevated piano trio plays with near-telepathic empathy and a remarkable blend of ingenuity and emotional depth.
Sadly, Paul Motian died on November 22, 2011. He was a member of the first Bill Evans Trio, with Scott LaFaro on bass. This was the most influential progressive piano trio in jazz at the time. "I loved playing with Chick and Eddie during our two-week stay at the Blue Note," said Motian. "It was two weeks of great music, friendship and tribute. This CD is a true reflection of that."
Personnel: Chick Corea (piano), Eddie Gomez (bass), Paul Motian (drums)
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CD May 4-17, 2010, Live At The Blue Note In New York City
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Zenkoji
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This is a thrilling album for at least two good reasons. First of all, the presence together of Eddie Gomez and Paul Motian, who sadly died in late 2011. These are wonderful musicians, with great track records. Gomez, as well as, like Motian, having played with Bill Evans, was, for example, a member of Jack de Johnette's New Directions, which recorded two of the finest, and most under-rated ECM albums. Paul Motian played with Keith Jarrett's American Quartet, a far edgier, and more ambitious, affair than the admittedly fine European quartet. Motian has led many ECM releases, as well as albums on Winter&Winter with Bill Frisell and Joe Lovano; and as a supporting player has been ubiquitous, rivalling, and contrasting with, de Johnette as the great drummer of our time.
Secondly, with Jarrett appearing to concentrate on solo releases, rather than his great trio; and with Brad Mehldau going down all sorts of byways, maybe to the neglect of the highway of his own trio, Corea really steps up to the plate. Of course, he has made fine acoustic piano trio albums in the past (including the Monk set on ECM, with Vitous and Haynes). But this well-filled double cd is really special, with a level of interplay, adventure and subtlety unsurpassed, for me at least, in Corea's catalogue.
How great to have been there at the Blue Note to witness the chemistry. But it's a serious privilege to have this album. And if the trio played a varied set over their residency, who knows, there could be another release around the corner. I hope so.
Secondly, with Jarrett appearing to concentrate on solo releases, rather than his great trio; and with Brad Mehldau going down all sorts of byways, maybe to the neglect of the highway of his own trio, Corea really steps up to the plate. Of course, he has made fine acoustic piano trio albums in the past (including the Monk set on ECM, with Vitous and Haynes). But this well-filled double cd is really special, with a level of interplay, adventure and subtlety unsurpassed, for me at least, in Corea's catalogue.
How great to have been there at the Blue Note to witness the chemistry. But it's a serious privilege to have this album. And if the trio played a varied set over their residency, who knows, there could be another release around the corner. I hope so.
By Deep Reader
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Chick Corea has teamed up with two wonderful musicians in Paul Motion and Eddie Gomez to revisit the music of Bill Evans. The album is almost without Chick's signature flourishes and perhaps the better for it. Over two hours of truly great music I can't stop listening. Romantic Warrior Duet Duet
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27 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Yes, it's a Chick Corea Album
1 Feb 2012
By Chris Cooley
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After a good listen through, I would agree with the above review that it isn't a Bill Evans album. But for the pieces that were Bill's own, it a pretty good extention via another great pianists' style, and excellent listening. Thus the title "Further Extentions". After just seeing Chick play with his own Return to Forever tour playing his own music, I must say his playing on this album is remarkably "Un-Chick", due probably to his attempt to capture and extend Bill Evan's spirit. Whether that can ever be done is open to question, for sure, as I think Bill Evans was the best jazz pianist who ever lived. What I can say for sure is that *artiste* arguments aside, this is a fine, straight up jazz album of music from a master done by a master. Honestly, the chance to hear Paul Motian's playing now in the same idiom he played in with Bill Evans some 40+ years ago is worth the ticket price alone.
21 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Captured the essence of the shows
22 Jan 2012
By Robert E. Phillips
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Having had the opportunity to see two of the Further Explorations shows in NY I have been hoping that Chick would release recordings that captured these wonderful concerts. This CD set does a terrific job of capturing the spirit and talent highlighted by the once in a lifetime experience of seeing Corea, Gomez and Motian together interpreting Bill Evans and their own recordings in the trio style pioneered by Evans. Hearing Peri's Scope, Gloria's Step and Alice in Wonderland played by these guys in magic. With Motian's passing this recording becomes a truly priceless opportunity to hear history in the making.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
masterpiece of further exploration
21 April 2012
By Mikio Miyaki
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This must be one of their masterpieces. The sound quality is great. Motian's sticks are clear and powerful. Gomez's chords are lively and melodious. Corea pays homage to Evans' spirit by approaching each number as an adventure rather than reviving the atmosphere of the trio at old times. Everything is rooted in Evans and strongly remind of this, but it spreads out in various directions Evans never tried, nor had the time. Corea has a more percussive attack than the original trio. Evans trio concept hasn't died out. The trio is fully improvising and tossing ideas at one another and everybody making something of it. Every note becomes another creation or idea. It can still provoke surprise and pleasure, when Corea shows his personality and gaiety. This is the proof that the best tribute to the past is not the recreation of old sounds but further adventure of leftover, unexplored possibilities.
It's very sad Motian died shortly before the release of this album. This became his last explorations.
It's very sad Motian died shortly before the release of this album. This became his last explorations.
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