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CD Review
Title: Light As A Feather
Artist: Chick Corea/Return to Forever Band
Release Date:1972 (Vinyl)
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This was second in the eight album series from the Return to Forever band and the follow up to 'Return To Forever'. Recorded at I.B.C. sound recording studios London, a CD version became available in 1986. The band line up included Joe Ferrell providing saxophone and in 'Spain' flute accompaniment. Unusually for RTF Vocals are evident on several tracks including the title 'Light As A Feather', a Stan Clarke composition, and '500 Miles High' and these are provided by Flora Purim.

Track List:
1. Your Everything (5:11)
2. Light As A Feather (10:57)
3. Captain Marvel (4:53)
4. 500 Miles High (9:07)
5. Children's Song (2:47)
6. Spain (9:51)

The album starts with 'Your Everything' a slow vocal intro track sung by Flora Purim. With the flute of Joe Ferrell and egg beater drums of Airto Moreira one would think we had a wrongly packaged 'after hours' CD. 'Captain Marvel' is classic Corea with a samba beat. This track seems to be the ground work for 'The Ultimate Adventure' which we were not to hear until 2004, perhaps coincidently which was to be performed by Chick in Spain. 'Spain' is the second longest track on the album lasting more than 11 minutes. It is probably one of the most covered Corea pieces as he himself would admit. The rendition of 'Children's Song' makes use of the Yamaha organ and although the track is the shortest it is totally captivating.

The '500 Miles High' gets going with the Band coming in after about 2 minutes and features great improvisation in true Chick style, together with 'Captain Marvel' they form an extended band groove. As this was the first RTF recording to be released in the USA, ('Return to Forever' was initially only released in Europe) it was a great introduction to what was to become a very influential jazz band.

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