Chick Corea - Friends (1978) Vinyl LP • Jazz Quartet, Smurfs

Catalog Number:

Musical Styles:

Sleeve Grade:

Record Grade:

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges, light-scuffing and surface impressions (front/back); a few discoloration spots on back and letters "YIYA" written on each figure on front cover; small surface abrasion near top right. Inner-sleeve is original (black Polydor); small tear along top edge. Spine is readable with wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Top-left corner is cut.)

Tracks:

1. The One Step
2. Waltse For Dave
3. Children's Song #5
4. Samba Song
5. Friends
6. Sicily
7. Children's Song #15
8. Cappucino

About The Record:

Friends, by Chick Corea, features a stellar quartet with saxophonist Joe Farrell, bassist Eddie Gómez, and drummer Steve Gadd delivering an intimate yet dynamic set of all-original compositions that blend relaxed vibes with intricate jazz explorations. The album stands out for its Grammy win for Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Group, highlighting its artistic excellence and the collaborative chemistry among these jazz luminaries. Fan-favorites include the revelatory Samba Song with its exciting rhythmic shifts from samba to swing and Steve Gadd's standout solo, alongside the supremely swinging The One Step and the title track Friends. It also incorporates shorter pieces like the delicate Children's Song No. 5 adding variety to the thoughtful program. The cover art famously depicted The Smurfs, providing a unique visual touch to this historically significant post-Return to Forever recording.