Piano Improvisations Vol. 2 is a studio album (and second solo piano album) by jazz pianist Chick Corea, recorded over two days in April 1971 and released on ECM in March 1972. It was recorded at the same session as Piano Improvisations Vol. 1, released the previous year.
Background The two Piano Improvisations albums serve as a sort of bridge between Corea's largely free work in Circle and his more melodic Return to Forever music.
Track listing
Original release All tracks composed by Chick Corea except as noted A. Side one "After Noon Song" – 2:49 "Song for Lee Lee" – 2:41 "Song for Thad" – 2:00 "Trinkle, Tinkle" (Thelonious Monk) – 2:01 "Masqualero" (Wayne Shorter) – 5:32
B. Side two "Preparation 1" – 2:37 "Preparation 2" – 0:52 "Departure from Planet Earth" – 7:36 "A New Place" "Arrival" – 0:36 "Scenery" – 5:49 "Imps Walk" – 1:36 "Rest" – 5:05
Personnel Chick Corea – piano
Production Manfred Eicher – producer Jan Erik Kongshaug – engineer B. & B. Wojirsch – cover design
Liner notes On the back cover of the album Corea writes: "This music was created out of the desire to communicate and share the dream of a better life with people everywhere," a theme continued from A.R.C. (Affinity, Reality, Communication), also released the year previously—an expression his deepening interest in Scientology.
Chart performance Year Chart Position1975Billboard Jazz Albums33
References
External links Chick Corea - Piano Improvisations Vol. 2 (1972) album review by Scott Yanow, credits & releases at AllMusic Chick Corea - Piano Improvisations Vol. 2 (1972) album releases & credits at Discogs Chick Corea - Piano Improvisations Vol. 2 (1972) album to be listened as stream on Spotify