Today, Candid Records and Chick Corea Productions released the CD and LP formats of the double live album Trilogy 3. In 2020, National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master and jazz icon Chick Corea hit the road with his powerhouse trio of Christian McBride and Brian Blade, embarking on what would be Corea’s final tour. Produced and recorded by Bernie Kirsh, and mastered by Bernie Grundman, the recordings from those shows have been released as Trilogy 3, the third installment from this extraordinary group. The vinyl format is a double-disc LP in a gatefold jacket, and both the LP and CD feature personal liner notes from Christian McBride and Brian Blade.
With years of collaboration to draw from, nine-time GRAMMY-winning bassist Christian McBride and four-time GRAMMY-winning drummer Brian Blade bring a profound musical connection to their work with Corea. On Trilogy 3, their long standing partnership fuels a dynamic, ever-evolving soundscape that elevates the art of the jazz trio to new heights.
Following the critically acclaimed Trilogy (2013) and Trilogy 2 (2018) albums, which each earned two GRAMMY Awards including Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Trilogy 3 marks yet another milestone for this celebrated ensemble. The release brings together live performances from their February-March 2020 tour, cut short by the onset of the pandemic, capturing the trio’s extraordinary interplay and artistic brilliance. The album features fresh interpretations of jazz standards by Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell, alongside Chick Corea compositions, and a vibrant take on Domenico Scarlatti’s “Sonata In D Minor.”
Widely regarded as one of Chick’s most acclaimed ensembles, this trio has consistently pushed the boundaries of jazz with technical brilliance, playful camaraderie, and deep emotional resonance. Trilogy 3 invites listeners to join these masters on a journey through music that is both timeless and groundbreaking.
Tracklisting:
SIDE A
1. Humpty Dumpty
2. Windows
SIDE B
1. Trinkle Tinkle
2. You’d Be So Easy To Love
SIDE C
1. Ask Me Now
2. Scarlatti: Sonata in D Minor K9, L413 Allegro
SIDE D
1. Spanish Song
2. Tempus Fugit