Chick Corea and John McLaughlin - Romantic Warrior - Blue Note, NYC - December 10, 2016

[@navasaband]

What a MASTER! R.I.P. Chick. We’re not always in the mood for 70’s fusion, but when we are, Romantic Warrior and Birds of Fire top the list hands down, call a cab, no questions asked, no argument, get outta town.

[@kurtisblow311]

R. I.P. Chick corea 😔😪

[@TheLoveSignGuy]

Holy Spirit of Awesomeness. You can't get 4 better musicians on one stage than Lenny, Victor, John and Chick. What a band this is.

[@janpacana6293]

Chick's first section and accompaniment for Wooten and McLaughlin was great. Wow.

[@joeyg7458]

RIP Chick...I started listening to you when i was 12 now i’m 52...Thanks

[@romanregina1109]

me at 15 and now Im 45

[@willymus2734]

16 and now 33

[@davidodaniel772]

just a dang 👍 cat ready for improv

[@dennisfitzgerald661]

I was about 18, now at 66 and still lovin' fusion.

[@MichelHubert-ff8kq]

Moi j'ai 46677 et je suis toujours fan

[@williewimmer5102]

Rest in power Chick Corea. Beautiful man. Godspeed

[@kenmurphy6792]

The most popular and successful lineup of Return to Forever -- Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Lenny White, and Al Di Meola -- was coming off the Grammy-winning No Mystery when it recorded its third and final album, Romantic Warrior. It has been suggested that in employing a medieval album cover (drawn by Wilson McLean), using titles like "Medieval Overture" and "Duel of the Jester and the Tyrant," and occasionally playing in a baroque style, particularly in Clarke's "The Magician," Corea was responding to Rick Wakeman's successful string of albums on similar themes. Certainly, the music suggests that the musicians have been listening to Wakeman's band, Yes, among other progressive rock groups. But they bring more of a traditional jazz approach to their sound, particularly in the opening statement of intent "Medieval Overture" and the original side one closer, "The Romantic Warrior," both of which feature extensive acoustic piano soloing by Corea. The original side two -- Di Meola's "Majestic Dance," "The Magician," and "Duel of the Jester and the Tyrant" -- is much more in a jazz-rock style, with Di Meola particularly rocking out on extensive, fast-paced electric guitar solos. Meanwhile, the rhythm section of Clarke and White is always extremely busy, maintaining a funky, driving pulse and several cross rhythms no matter what's going on above it. This is particularly noticeable, naturally, on White's sole composition, "Sorceress," but it continues to keep the music in the fusion camp even when Corea is sounding like a more traditional jazz pianist. Romantic Warrior is the sound of a mature band at the top of its game, which may help explain why it was Return to Forever's most popular album, eventually certified as a gold record, and the last by this assemblage. Having expressed themselves this well, they decided it was time for them to move on.

[@KennethU-zn7yv]

King

[@albertofranchi6408]

Great super duo forever

[@AlbanianThrash]

i love how happy john looks watching vic solo. 2 masters admiring each others' craft

[@robertmiller9203]

RIP Chick. Thanks for all the great tunes.

[@dougmphilly]

Still an amazing tune no matter who chick plays with it. 'Romantic Warrior' is my go to album when I am in the mood for 70's fusion.

[@skineyemin4276]

Yeah, well.., not if there is no Lenny White playing.

[@kenmurphy6792]

@@skineyemin4276 But Lenny White DOES play on the 'Romantic Warrior' album. He plays drums, timpani, congas, timbales, snare drums, suspended cymbals, alarm clock and handbells.

[@silvabakx6396]

I saw the promotion tour concert for this album at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion way back in the day. Few can fill Stanley's shoes. Vic is definitely worthy. Return to forever in power Chick.

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

Wow, so cool to see Victor Wooten playing with these guys. 3 of my favorite musicians.

[@PershingTrooper]

I can remember getting this album when it came out. It's amazing yet bittersweet viewing Chick Corea playing some of the seminal music from my time. RIP, Chick..

[@TheSpoonwood]

Thanks to whoever recorded this!

[@cuzned1375]

Ooooh man, why didn’t we get proper recordings of this band?? Love everything about it, literally everything. Vic Friggin’ Wooten _bowing_ his fretless bass. Mahavishnu faithful to the composition while making it very much his own. But probably my favorite thing is the genuine smile on his face, watching Vic play that fantastic solo. I’m torn because i wish this person had been in the moment at the performance rather than filming. But at the same time... man, i’m glad i got see and hear it!

[@5hinobiGaijin]

Once in a while the entity called "John McLaughlin 1974" astral projects himself into our present moment to remind us of our potential... and the need to practice more often.

[@cribrebo7375]

Just enjoy.

[@noonward]

yes indeed, and more than practise it inheres, it says, "can you be so funky"?

[@alanogilvie4504]

Up close and personal on some of the greatest musicians of our time. Don't get much better. Thank you ❤️

[@johndoe1765]

WHAT A SUPER GROUP AND THE SOLO,S REALLY BROUGHT TEARS AND CHICK COREA THANKS FOR ALL THE BEAUTIFUL OVER ALL THOSE YEARS RIP MAN BRAVO.

[@MeAndTheBoys_]

Chick and John have a fistbump at the end, two masters who have seen it all in music. Two survivors.

[@docnelson2008]

All great musicians but when John starts to solo and connects with Victor and Lenny the magic starts -a wonderful upload -thank you-RIP the fabulous Chick Corea

[@TheAsdsdswww]

how incredibly beautiful those instruments are

[@dino2400]

incredible. Every time again. And that for each and every day in the last 45 years. what a masterpiece, what genius musicians. chick, RIP!

[@c0nk2879]

When four world-class musicians listen to each other. Something beautiful happens.

[@liquidmotion09]

Empathy

[@bufatutuagonistes8876]

What an extraordinary treat. Loved them both for a long time, particularly J Mcl. McL accepts the ensemble constraints and then really soars. The solo here is one of his and one of Guitar's best. May the Baby Jesus and Mother of Muhammad and Yaweh too bless the musicians and the original poster. And what fantastic bass, with that bowing!

[@noonward]

yeah, i agree so much, johnny mac soars here, a true bird of fire

[@sir6694]

*RIP* *_Romantic Warrior_* *WoW!* I went to hear Chick lecture on composition. One person asked "What do you do when you get writers block?" Chick humbly replied, "I know what you're talking about but, that doesn't happend to me."

[@invisiblebridge]

In an online memorial, Eric Marienthal told the story of wanting to punch in on a take because he played a wrong note. Chick replied, "If it was wrong, why did you play it?"

[@nowhereman108]

Ah! Such Beauty!

[@JoaquinRamirez]

This is pure delight.

[@chirantansarkar7822]

Shining Diamonds! Chick Corea is creating the context like a monster!

[@MADCaa1]

was there that night! It was a fantastic experience!

[@SPTAH]

That's right Chick, you and the guys totally NAILED IT!

[@fernandopamenes5249]

I enjoyed very much this version of this Chick's composition... Also I enjoyed watching the face of the most tasteless woman in the entire, probably, NYC!!! :-)

[@rickobrien1583]

She kept asking is that a bass..LOL

[@douglasalan5783]

She looks bored. Waste of a good seat.

[@krishnagurung5434]

Wonderful to see VW enjoy playing the fretless bass with two evergreen innovators.Thanks for posting.

[@zenodotus]

Fantastic, brilliant, superb, marvellous and all the other superlatives!

[@vallenogueragonzalez7551]

I am happy to see you working together for so many years. It is a great emotion for me. Congratulations

[@rocklandmusic]

well that was a treat!!!

[@ReedGratz]

Wow! The Masters. I love that Chick has to read his stuff. He's written a HUGE collection of great music...no way he could have all of that memorized. Fantastic band! Absolute Genii!

[@adamkelly5478]

Lol genii? For real? Whatever school of pretension you graduated from, demand a refund.

[@holygroove2]

I'm sure it's there to remind him. He can't be reading it as if it's the first time, unless he's somehow written something new for this performance.

[@Andreorsel]

green fox , for sure all the solo's are improvised. But the rest of it is a song with a structure, melodie, etc..

[@Andreorsel]

green fox depends on the song and what the composer wants. Chick mostly has very strict and pretty complicated compositions, like Pat Metheny for instance. During the solo's things are free and can go anywhere.

[@rackopacko]

That song...and with John...man!

[@germanortiz9289]

Great!!!!

[@magdalenawrombel380]

Great concert, fantastic musicians!!!

[@jenko701]

Thank you for capturing this moment.

[@life-is-inspiring3953]

What a beautiful melody and improvisation

[@gunnarMyTube]

Amazing recording of moment in time, a joy to watch. They break loose at around 5:08

[@wraana]

killing line up, beatiful and awesome song

[@niceohad]

Incredible! Thanks you for uploading

[@enricovezzaro3111]

R.I.P. Chick Corea

[@simpsontech3192]

This is living

[@dapunkof1975]

I love how they fist pumped 🤣😂 they were like " we the shit!" Incredible stuff of course!

[@rodericklow323]

Just a wonderful track .... superb playing and so much shared skill and respect.

[@desmotunes]

the focus of these musicians is incredible

[@doctorgarbonzo2525]

Every few Generations comes a Soul who's Perceptions & Achievements are like Mutations in Evolution! One could rattle off a few names that have come before Armando Anthony "Chick Corea" Mozart, Chopin, Debussy, Tatum, Peterson, But you would be hard pressed to name one since him, Chick you were Brilliant & will be Sorely Missed

[@udohoffken5979]

awesome breathtaking ...

[@simonlawrie9215]

Udo Höffken just had use my inhaler for the first time in years .

[@GaryShowbiz]

What a tune..classic..thanks for the upload

[@richardeells3655]

It doesn't get much better than this, folks!

[@heliodecastro9926]

R.I.P. CHICK God Bless You

[@Joshualbm]

I love this performance. Chick is such distinctive and accomplished player and composer. Also, I think that's the first time I've seen/heard an electric bass guitar bowed. Sounded like an acoustic too. Nice woody tone. Vicor could have been a flamenco guitarist as well. Jesus. John's playing is lyrical and blazing with, interestingly, more of a descending scale approach, as counterpoint to Chick. Cool stuff.

[@jeanlucchapelon]

The first time I saw an electric bass bowed was Lee Jackson with the Nice !

[@neilwood8505]

How awesome was that, wow

[@kurikokaleidoscope]

Totally excellent.

[@rickobrien1583]

Pleasure beyond measure! TY for the Vid!

[@estebanmartinezfragnaud9477]

que emocion escucharlos hoy, tanta historia y maravillas que han entregado, gracias por subirlo

[@music-is-the-best4295]

Meeting of the spirits ❤❤❤

[@glenkersul9983]

I was at the early show, cried when they performed this... has it really almost been a full year??

[@noonward]

the repeating melodies still echo

[@wallyb55232]

Go ahead John!

[@cfibanez]

Too bad John was hiding behind the music stand. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheEleatic]

Chick was something else.

[@mikelistman5263]

Beautiful playing by Mr Corea...like fine wine!

[@mottbone]

Chick = Greatness... ...And Johnny never seizes to thrill me.

[@tonycushen997]

Just imagine this talented pair coming together in say 1976............................OMG

[@2wayplebney]

This is wonderful.

[@VegasCyclingFreak]

Victor Wooten is a bad ass. Well OK, all of them are but that bowed bass part is pretty cool.

[@LuisRamirez-pm3vc]

Ellos son virtuosos son únicos en este estilo de music, siempre escuche Return Forever, guitarrista original Al Di Meola, aquí Mclaughlin demostrando el porque, es considerado uno de los mejores guitarristas del mundo.

[@GerardoMcCabe]

John as badass as ever

[@jaygamel4746]

Jeez, I liked the original album so much I actually bought it ...

[@leonpetersen7346]

me too....on 3 different occassions...LOL

[@clarkewi]

Gorgeous.

[@konodeamerika]

los amo

[@amsedelm]

How on God's earth did I miss this show?

[@harbleblaster]

Without going to my vinyl collection is this the same Romantic Warrior that is the titular track of the album by Return to Forever

[@nyomansaid]

Nigel Green Yes

[@petrucarp2512]

Beautiful music!

[@noadmax]

John McLaughlin.

[@johnyflorez5397]

Victor wooten🙇‍♂️🙏

[@robertbeach6446]

I love you for posting this! Thank you!!

[@iandusud]

Pure class!

[@stevenlopez7135]

Purrrfect! John

[@araguet]

hermoso!

[@mainsblanches8793]

McLaughlin sounds like he's subbing for Santana!!...love the guy!!...hi!...hi!...

[@sueme7980]

nice view of the music stand!!!!!

[@davenatale850]

I wish Victor stayed with the bow, at least until the guitar solo. One of the greatest tunes ever.

[@jsamc]

Best picking I've seen by JM his style is Mahavishnu to the core very different interpretation than Al.

[@anthonymalvoso3293]

The Romantic Warrior has Gone to Forever…..

[@fasv5610]

great romantic warrior the best song of RTF

[@carljames4862]

These guys honed it and owned it.

[@danielcontreras7182]

Fantástico

[@JazzerBasser]

thank you for uploading this :)

[@betterthantelly2993]

Great jam or tune!

[@catboyzee]

Digging the tone of whatever that instrument is that Vic Wooten is playing.

[@AlexMery_223]

Altos genios

[@joselares9031]

McLAUGHLING sound like SANTANA...awesome...¡¡¡

[@Marmelademeister]

They were both disciples of Sri Chinmoy and they’re friends and played a lot together... So yeah, not surprising that there is a mutual influence.

[@orlandobonzi2607]

They got and album together

[@jimdep6542]

Santana can't play that technical. Santana got a few jazz chops from Mahavishnu back in the early 70's. I would have loved to hear Carlos do his thing with this lineup, but he could not play this music as written. He doesn't read.

[@itsberto7334]

I heard it too! He totally ripped a santana lick towards the end of his solo

[@vallenogueragonzalez7551]

Genuino¡ Congrat.

[@JerryT21]

2:48 The Lady asked " is that a Bass ? 🔥🔥🔥

[@yelassinacoulibaly]

La musique,du Faso est une source intarissable de douceurs. Elle permet de plonger au plus profond de soi et simultanément d'entrer en résonance avec son prochain, Yé Lassina Coulibaly

[@bernardlachance1821]

Chick his having a really great time. Fantastic players here.