"No Mystery": Chick & Stanley Clarke Play Return to Forever Classic as Acoustic Duet

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Return to Forever co-founders Chick Corea & Stanley Clarke play a duet of jazz-rock fusion classic "No Mystery" on acoustic piano and upright bass.
Chick & Stanley originally recorded "No Mystery" with Lenny White on drums and Al Di Meola on guitar on Return to Forever's album of the same name. It's been a highlight of live setlists ever since.
But hearing it as a duet - just acoustic piano and acoustic bass - is a revelation. Two masters of their instruments working at the highest level.
Recorded during the educational masterclass hosted by Chick & Stanley Clarke in Jan. 2015. Watch the full session right now: bit.ly/1EdCTqi
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[@tapela]

🙏🏽R.I.P. Mr.CHICK COREA 😇🙏🏽Return To Forever

[@marcuswatt9727]

Goodbye, my friend. We'll miss you.

[@jakevoorhis1769]

This is one of my most favorite pieces of music that exist, from nealry my two most revered musicians. I absolutely have to see Stanley Clarke in person. RIP Chick, such a wonderful soul.

[@smitskee]

Mine also. I love this tune. On one tour when I saw RTF, they would do this tune, and Chick would break into a Brubeck like blues swing, with Lenny White switching to brushes for a few minutes, then take it back to the great melody. It was magic. I saw them twice that tour.

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[@Robert_A_Keyboards4948]

What made him even THINK of doing melodic lines like this? Genius! He will be missed!

[@nicklarsenjazz]

Thank you, Chick. You inspire every musician that follows you

[@Larriex97]

Absolutely true ❤️

[@miropribanic5581]

@@Larriex97 he gave us sooo much...so much music to listen and to learn

[@dennyboleware8408]

I am so glad I got the chance to see him with Gary Burton. And two nights playing the Kansas City Symphony. He played Mozart's 23rd piano concerto. They gave him intermission to improv. 1st night he pounded out KC Blues. The third night he played a flamenco piece and split up the audience to sing different parts by row. He was pointing at the different orchestral sections and audience back and forth and conducting an audience participation masterpiece. It nearly brings tears to my eyes as I remember. What a musical gift to this world. I discovered him as a kid in the 90's and am pained by the thought of never being able to take my kids to see such an experience. Thank you God for the fleeting gift of beauty you give to the world through people like these!❤

[@davidsantilli3763]

Within the first 8 bars my heart softens, just beautiful!

[@randyd.1524]

Mine too.

[@thatstevegeezer]

fantastic! I listened to this track over and over when I was a teenager in the '70s while I was deciding whether to leave home... this music attracted me out into the big wide world... Great to see this today

[@edwardthomasjr.7699]

Chick Corea Has Return[ed] To Forever 🎹🎼🌟✨💫

[@4theconnector]

After a 50 year run together.....the virtuosity just got better every day. Energy and synchronstic blending like these 2 musicians.....is hard to replace. MISS YOUR ESSENCE Chick! Carry on the tradition Stanley! RTF²

[@moisesjrtorres1723]

Just saw Stanley Clarke play this one live tonight with his band at the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas. It was beautiful. 10/25/2022

[@jenf2468]

Brilliant. RIP, Chick.

[@sergiosantos6577]

WOW!!! Super!!! Greats Chic (R.I.P.) and Stanley! Two "Monsters" of the Music!

[@jazzrrl]

Great Music.Chick Correa passed Away But his music Stays Alive.

[@stephenantonsson1516]

my first RTF tune, heard it on WRVR FM, NYC 1974 or so. Been a fan of all four guys ever since

[@smitskee]

Yep, Les Davis had the four of them interviewed in the studio back then.

[@Fishies125]

DAMN! Living legends. Crazy performance.

[@PrestonThomasCafe]

The first composition I ever heard from RTF was Vulcan Worlds... changed my life forever. Ever grateful.

[@scottmusician]

So incredibly happy to have found this video! Almost two decades ago, I spent about a year learning this by ear. I'd digitally slow it down on my Pentium 100 so I could get my head around all of the fast runs (pre-internet and pre-online chord chart days) so that I could perform a solo piano version for my music college audition. Muscle memory is still mostly there after all of that time, but even back I've got absolutely nothing on how chick actually plays it! I love seeing how he's voiced this chord or that, plus the turn of beautiful sequence at 1:42 remains one of my favourite chord progressions in music. Stanley plays like a boss throughout. Thank you for re-recording this beautiful, meditative piece.

[@Max-qr4ud]

Gorgeous.. my favorite today so far.. Only CC in my headphones today. I love him on the acoustic!

[@steffiheineck1514]

If you weren't able to see the original electric full production live in concert then you missed something very special. To see this all acoustic performance makes the composition so much more special.

[@eliminemusic]

Two geniuses together!

[@russellszabadosaka5-pindin849]

This is the song that inspired me to explore jazz further when I was a senior in high school. I would listen to “No Mystery” & “Interplay” over and over, soaking up the extended harmonies that were new to me, loving the way they made me feel differently from rock or pop. Thank you for the overhead piano cam!

[@Automationrehab]

Alone in my house and I laughed and clapped at the end!!! BRAVO!!!

[@shasha-muse6054]

You weren't alone.....you were hangin" out with Chick and Stanley!!😉😉

[@user-qg2uf8jp3h]

Chick Corea: The Best JAZZ piano-keyboards player, composer, performer, band leader in History ! Stanley Clark: The Best JAZZ bass player in History ! Thanks to both: For the maximum feelings of Joy, Beauty and Tranquility you have given to Humanity.

[@aritmia6764]

Mr. Clark is also a great composer

[@user-qg2uf8jp3h]

Sam: I ment "piano-keyboards" composer. Thanks for enjoying this type of MUSIC.

[@user-qg2uf8jp3h]

Sam : I meant JAZZ (original comment changed). That is, not including Ellington, Monk, Basie or Peterson, which also were (maybe mainly) Big Band artists...

[@MarcBosserman]

This is the song that blew my mind completely. I had heard it on the radio when I was about 11 and had no idea who created this absolutely sublime experience. Thanks Chick, and Stanley for bringing me along for the ride! : )

[@miketharipr]

Beautiful.

[@joanndavis1450]

I love Stanley on an upright. Two masters.

[@sissif7038]

Quelle classe !!!!! A chaque fois..... un vrai régal !!!!! Merci à vous pour tous ces moments exquis !!!!!

[@stephenantonsson1516]

first piece I ever heard from Chic and Stanley, Return to Forever at the time. Instantly a fan, now an addict

[@Ejstar89]

One of my favorite songs from Return to Forever! Thank you so much for posting.

[@PAD___]

This says it all. Thank you Chick...Peace!

[@paulgephart5107]

Two brilliant craftsmen at work. Exceptional!

[@theoversouls]

Pure genius and playful too!

[@hubbsllc]

Gosh - two musicians who have been following each other since before anyone knew who they were. Amazing.

[@ShamansDream111]

Lovely! Seeing you back in the 70's at Hofstra University on Long Island, NY changed me forever! Thank you for your wonderful gifts of talent you have offered this world. There is NO ONE like RTF!

[@smitskee]

The Hofstra Playhouse. Yep, I saw them play there a couple of times.

[@ShamansDream111]

@@smitskee great place to see shows! Saw Stanley solo there and Pat Metheny. I also saw Pat playing in the Hofstra Rathskeller was like seeing him playing in a living room!

[@smitskee]

@@ShamansDream111 Jay, was it called the Hofstra Rathskeller, or Hofstra Coffee House? Either way, I saw a bunch of shows in that room as well. The Eleventh House, with Larry Coryell, Tom Waits, Kenny Rankin, and a bunch of others. Like you said, very small room. Between that room, the Playhouse, and the athletic Field House, I’ve seen 25-30 concerts on the Hofstra Campus. Good times.

[@ShamansDream111]

@@smitskee you have a great memory! I’m pretty sure I saw Larry Coreyl too. I remember seeing Rick Derringer and Johnny Winter at the Athletic house. How about My Father’s Place saw many a classic show there too!

[@boris1968-i8l]

Thank you Chick..for your music..and big Stanley

[@ornleifs]

Absolutely wonderful.

[@111178403]

A

[@snipperbesfelixje]

Best version I've seen yet!

[@ignorecorporatenews]

one of my very fav Chick compositions and performances

[@DK-bk1vq]

DAMN!! just damn, damn! The founders of Return to Forever, just flat out killin it!

[@sparklemonkey11]

This song gave my life a beautiful soundtrack. When they are gone.. it's over man.

[@charlesgibson8070]

This is what FUSION is all about, Chick and Stanley #1!!!!

[@drumtwo4seven]

That was sick... just dont know how else to put it. Wow!

[@ArnelleX-us9yo]

Its AMAZING to see after all these years they still have their musical reflexes...😊

[@bobbysmith1627]

Genius from another world. My two favorite musicians of all time

[@dagostinoification]

Magnifique ! Chick va tellement nous manquer , quel beau duo !

[@gravityalwayswins1434]

Absolute frickin killer performance!! Thanks!

[@reobertocianciolo]

i love all of them

[@powerofpeace7]

Awesome!! Complete cohesiveness!

[@virgilrw]

Man... That is a beautiful song! ☆☆☆☆☆

[@charms3609]

RIP Chic your music has gotten me through some rough times!! Stanley you're the best!!

[@Wolfgang3418]

Incredible players! Thank you!

[@danielarmengol5440]

This is so good

[@hekuly]

através da intimidade a música é o maior poder de fraternidade. um diálogo profundo e complexo como poucos conseguem. agradecido a todos os grandes comunicadores de afetos

[@paulreid3273]

Awesome they set the bar so high

[@rembeadgc]

Excellent!

[@Abhishek-pb6rv]

Super Guitar trio does an incredible version of this.. especially Larry!!

[@LucianoSetti]

Good day, good music and good listening to all! A really nice video

[@cursosgratuitosparatodoobr9940]

Amo essa canção este álbum do Return é incrível , escuto esse vídeo a anos , mas com a partida do Chick infelizmente sinto uma tristeza ao ouvir ela.

[@robquinn3584]

Outstanding performance.

[@broherobin921]

Excellent.

[@davideastlee9983]

Amazing... and beautiful

[@scrantonpa7408]

Just came across the album no mystery digging through crates! Holy shit how has this not been on my radar! What an amazing album.

[@valentinmateve5182]

Wonderful master!!!

[@alfredoechevarrieta7512]

Plenitud, mil gracias !!!

[@riverside8088]

Great theme👍👍👍! Forever...

[@ormsk954]

Still fab and groovy!

[@immersiveworlds]

Amazing!

[@joffyjazz]

My musical heroes!

[@luke125]

Love this tune

[@bettythompson80]

Magical geniuses, beautiful

[@alfredoechevarrieta7512]

Siempre : Absolutamente Admirables. Muchas gracias queridos Maestros.

[@Ravensvue]

Perfection!

[@leonleon3773]

wow absolutely colossal

[@markfridvalszki]

here is a huugggeeee mystery! so sublime

[@ernestocun7212]

tears in my eyes

[@stephengeering2556]

Fantastique !

[@damianzeni2023]

Genios!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤saludos desde Argentina!!!

[@VassilisArt]

Awesome ! & Great new substitutions !!

[@marmelo1973]

Return to Forever Returns! fantastic!!!

[@mexton]

Love it!

[@Heinrick192]

Awesome!

[@cesarsaldanha]

Marvelous!!!

[@benedictojosearcinas1281]

We will never forget

[@momagraf]

maravilhosos!

[@thezenbum]

i love you guys like my family greats.

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

Thanks for posting this Chick..!! From seeing you in Huntington, Northport, NYC, ..remember the old Palladium days ???... To the Keystone Korner in Palo Alto, San Fran, Yoshis, and in Santa Cruz,, ALWAYS a Fantastic performance..!!

[@rudinsymsyam5636]

Rip Chick corea My Teacher my Mentor You The Hero HUMANITY muzical world

[@rudinsymsyam5636]

I love you My Teacher my Mentor Rip Chick corea

[@Ryan-rg5if]

AWESOME video, THANKS GUYS!

[@SM-ft6tt]

Beautiful. Peace

[@RobertoDrovandi]

Meraviglioso!

[@carlosreneguerra1960]

fantastic

[@donj2222]

Wow!

[@Returnto70]

My God... Farewell Chick.

[@mancuniancandidatem]

Thank you!

[@PhanaticalProduction]

0:12 Binary Star sampled this part on their track. "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings Part II"

[@hendrixjoe555]

some people are amazing

[@davida.p.9911]

Remaster all the Return to Forever albums and reissue........I think Romantic Warrior was. Not sure about the others. I have a copy of Where Have I Known You Before, but its a copy from Germany. Polydor was the label. It's hard to find the albums, I bought mine off Amazon. That was great guys!! Huge fan!! 😎 *APPLAUDS*

[@mootbooxle]

Well, you may find this wonderful, or sacrilege, or a bit of both (as I kinda do)...But - you should check out Return To Forever - the Anthology. They remixed Hymn of the Seventh Galaxy, Romantic Warrior, and most of both Where Have I Known You Before and No Mystery. I really wish they'd done all four albums in their entirety. Anyway, it's a new digital mix that more or less follows or attempts to improve the original, in the vein of the Genesis remix series or Steven Wilson's King Crimson remixes. Well worth picking up, especially if you're really familiar with the original versions. My verdict = some things are much better, especially on Hymn of the Seventh Galaxy, but some of the cool effects are missing or changed on Romantic Warrior in particular.

[@davida.p.9911]

mootbooxle I'll check into it, thanks!☺ 👍🏻

[@mootbooxle]

David A.P. my pleasure!

[@013supersnake]

The Romantic Warrior was the first RTF song I ever heard. I spent months studying the bass parts. Finally one day, YESSSS! Thank you RTF for helping me learn real music!

[@ZazenFlyin]

Feels good.