Did Chick Corea Perfect Midi Jazz?

Stack a DX7, a keytar, and enough rack-mount synths to power a small city, and you get one of the most iconic – and polarizing – jazz fusion albums of the ’80s. This week, we dive into The Chick Corea Elektric Band (1986), the record that inspired a thousand copycats and split the jazz world. From the jaw-dropping virtuosity of “Got a Match?” to the neon-lit grooves of “Rumble,” we ask: does the tech overshadow the music? Is there too much production polish and not enough stank? Peak fusion or synthmania gone overboard? Join us as we unpack one of the best fusion bands ever assembled. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro: Got A Match? 2:10 – From Straight-Ahead to Straight-Up Fusion 7:20 – Return to Forever & “Light as a Feather” 10:51 – The Birth of the Elektric Trio & “Rumble” 19:28 – “Side Walk” & Synth Maximallism 24:58 – Is it Dated? Timeless? Both? 32:10 – “Cool Weasel Boogie” & Weckl/Patittucci Precision 38:45 – The Magic Unison of “Got A Match” 45:50 – “Elektric City” & “King Cockroach” 52:10 – Desert Island Picks & Apex Moments 56:06 – Bespoke Playlist Titles & Up Next 58:58 – Quibble Bits, Snobometer, & KOB? 1:03:00 – Your Comments & Outro 🔵 Subscribe to ‪@OpenStudioMusic‬ – and enjoy new performances from your favorite OS artists, every week 🟠 Open Studio Members: Nerd nook → https://www.openstudiojazz.com/commun... ABOUT OPEN STUDIO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ As the premier online jazz education platform, with an ever-expanding course library and 20,000+ members, Open Studio (OS) has everything you need to excel and thrive on your jazz journey. Featuring everything from beginner to advanced lessons, engaging courses from A-list instructors, step-by-step curriculum, real-time classes and a thriving and incredibly supportive community, OS is the perfect platform to level up your jazz playing, whether you’re a total beginner, or an advanced pro-level improvisor. Try OS Membership today! → https://osjazz.link/about All about YHI https://lnk.to/youllhearitYB