Album lore

Duet, recorded live and released in 2008 on Chick Corea Productions, Inc., presents a dialogue between two pianists of distinct generations and styles: Chick Corea and Hiromi Uehara. The album captures twelve tracks ranging from Corea’s own Bolivar Blues to interpretations of standards like How Insensitive and Summertime, alongside nods to classical forms with Concierto de Aranjuez/Spain. The interplay reveals a deft balance of Corea’s seasoned fusion sensibilities and Hiromi’s exuberant technique.This recording foregrounds the piano duo format, emphasizing both conversational interplay and individual virtuosity. Corea and Hiromi navigate complex rhythms and melodic contours with unerring precision, their dialogue unfolding across varied moods and tempos. Duet stands as a document of two artists in mutual respect, bridging eras within the jazz piano lineage without recourse to excess.

Album lore

Duet, recorded live and released in 2008 on Chick Corea Productions, Inc., presents a dialogue between two pianists of distinct generations and styles: Chick Corea and Hiromi Uehara. The album captures twelve tracks ranging from Corea’s own Bolivar Blues to interpretations of standards like How Insensitive and Summertime, alongside nods to classical forms with Concierto de Aranjuez/Spain. The interplay reveals a deft balance of Corea’s seasoned fusion sensibilities and Hiromi’s exuberant technique.This recording foregrounds the piano duo format, emphasizing both conversational interplay and individual virtuosity. Corea and Hiromi navigate complex rhythms and melodic contours with unerring precision, their dialogue unfolding across varied moods and tempos. Duet stands as a document of two artists in mutual respect, bridging eras within the jazz piano lineage without recourse to excess.