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Five Peace Band Live is a 2009 post bop/jazz fusion album from keyboardist Chick Corea and guitarist John McLaughlin with alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett, bassist Christian McBride and drummer Vinnie Colaiuta.

Background

They toured Europe between October 22 and November 23, 2008, subsequently touring North America. They toured Asia in early 2009 with Brian Blade on drums.

Reception

The album was very well received, winning the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album.

John Kelman in his All About Jazz review said "Running the gamut from straight-ahead to balls-out fusion, Five Peace Band Live is a rare opportunity to hear two masters create something that references both of their careers but combines to create something with its own distinct personality.".

Track listing

Disc one

Five Peace Band live, Vienna, 2008
  1. "Raju" (John McLaughlin) – 12:29
  2. "The Disguise" (Chick Corea) – 13:32
  3. "New Blues, Old Bruise" (John McLaughlin) – 14:06
  4. "Hymn to Andromeda" (Chick Corea) – 27:45

Disc two

  1. "Dr. Jackle" (Jackie McLean) – 22:53
  2. "Senor C.S." (John McLaughlin) – 20:15
  3. "In a Silent Way / It's About That Time" (Miles Davis, Joe Zawinul) – 20:06
  4. "Someday My Prince Will Come" (Frank Churchill, Larry Morey) – 7:42

Personnel

Musicians

Production

  • Bernie Kirsh – engineering for Chick Corea
  • Sven Hoffman – engineering for John McLaughlin
  • Brian Vibberts – mixing
  • Bernie Grundman – mastering