There was also a major lineup change, Chick and saxophonist Eric Marienthal being the only holdovers from the first EB. Here, Chick took a very different approach to the Elektric Band paradigm, namely he left more open space for improvisation as opposed to mapping out nearly every last note or being overly concerned about airplay potential. This set is recommended even to listeners who have not yet acquired a taste for fusion. Although the new members are not as distinctive as their predecessors, the high-quality material played on this release (which includes Jimmy Heath's "CTA," "Blue Miles" and a variety of Corea originals) is very jazz-oriented and occasionally there are straightahead sections. Saxophonist Eric Marienthal was the only sideman from the first Elektric Band to stick with Corea. With Eric Marienthal on saxophone, Mike Miller on guitar, Jimmy Earl on bass and Gary Novak on drums, Paint the World explores both acoustic and electric territory, resulting in another entry in the stellar Elektric Band discography.Ĭhick Corea's Elektric Band II found bassist John Patitucci, drummer Dave Weckl and guitarist Frank Gambale going out on their own and being replaced by Jimmy Earl, Gary Novak and Mike Miller. Chick assembled a brand-new lineup for his Elektric Band to record Paint the World, and the results are phenomenal: Chick’s ambitious compositions meet with virtuosic, energized performances from this band of masters.
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