Full concert by Chick Corea and his Freedom Band, filmed at the North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam in 2010. The American pianist, one of the giants of post-Miles Davis jazz, is joined by a legendary quartet: Roy Haynes on drums, Kenny Garrett on saxophone and Christian McBride on double bass. This live full concert captures the full richness of virtuoso acoustic jazz, blending standards, original compositions and long stretches of collective improvisation. It showcases Corea’s inimitable touch, Roy Haynes’s timeless swing (he passed away in 2024 at 99), Garrett’s lyricism and McBride’s depth. Recorded in high definition on one of the world’s most prestigious jazz stages, this live concert is a precious document uniting several generations of musicians at the peak of their art. A reference for lovers of modern jazz, interplay and acoustic piano, testifying to the vitality of a genre carried here by four exceptional improvisers gathered in the Netherlands in 2010. Essential viewing for any serious jazz enthusiast.
Personnel & credits
- Chick Corea — piano
- Kenny Garrett — saxophone
- Christian McBride — double bass
- Roy Haynes — drums
