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Crystal Silence is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton and pianist Chick Corea, recorded on November 6, 1972 and released on ECM the following year—the duo's debut.

Track listing

All compositions by Chick Corea, except as noted.

  1. "Señor Mouse" - 6:20
  2. "Arise, Her Eyes" (Steve Swallow) - 5:08
  3. "I'm Your Pal" (Swallow) - 4:02
  4. "Desert Air" - 6:26
  5. "Crystal Silence" - 9:05
  6. "Falling Grace" (Swallow) - 2:42
  7. "Feelings and Things" (Mike Gibbs) - 4:46
  8. "Children's Song" - 2:11
  9. "What Game Shall We Play Today" - 3:46

Personnel

Chart performance

YearChartPosition
1974Billboard Jazz Albums24