Light Years

by Chick Corea Elektric Band

Light Years cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1987
  • Label: GRP
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 40:42
  • Community rating: 2.87/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The keyboard maestro steers his electric ensemble into highly polished, synthesizer-heavy territory infused with funk rhythms. 'Light Years' utilizes cutting-edge MIDI technology to craft slick, accessible instrumental tracks tailored for contemporary jazz radio. The recording features prominent saxophone contributions from Eric Marienthal, marking his debut with the group.

Genres

Descriptors: Fusion

Tracklist

  1. Light Years (3:53)
  2. Second Sight (4:13)
  3. Flamingo (4:10)
  4. Prism (3:30)
  5. Time Track (5:04)
  6. Starlight (3:52)
  7. Your Eyes (3:58)
  8. The Dragon (5:30)
  9. View From The Outside (6:32)

Credits

  • Eric Marienthal - alto saxophone
  • Carlos Rios - electric guitar
  • Frank Gambale - electric guitar
  • Hugh Syme - illustration [front cover photo]

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