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Concerts from the Library of Congress: Pick of the Week

Week of October 8, 2021

This Pick of the Week features the 2005 performance of Chick Corea's Touchstone Quintet.

Chick Corea, piano and keyboard
Carles Benavent, electric bass
Tom Brechtlein, drums
Rubem Dantas, percussion
Jorge Pardo, flute and soprano saxophone

The Library of Congress pays tribute to the late 25 GRAMMY-Award winner and jazz legend, Armando "Chick" Corea with a never-before-released video of his 2005 concert in the Coolidge Auditorium. With the core members of Paco de Lucia's band - Carles Benavent, Tom Brechtlein, Jorge Pardo and Rubem Dantas. Chick Corea revisits the heart of his Spanish-influenced compositions from his classic "Touchstone" album and continues his flamenco-based explorations with a new set of music.

Pick of the Week - October 8, 2021

International Contemporary Ensemble (event date: October, 2005)

Program:[5:00] “North Africa” by Chick Corea
[15:58] “Queen Tedmur ” by Chick Corea
[24:44] “Alan Corday” by Chick Corea
[39:29] “Three Ghouls-Part 2” by Chick Corea
[52:43] “Anna’s Tango” by Chick Corea

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