Chick Corea unveiled his brand-new incarnation of the Elektric Band, the Elektric Band II

It’s been 30 years since 27-time GRAMMY winner, keyboard virtuoso Chick Corea unveiled his brand-new incarnation of the Elektric Band, the Elektric Band II. Today June 28th, this 1993 outing featuring the lineup of guitarist Mike Miller, bassist Jimmy Earl, drummer Gary Novak, and saxophonist Eric Marienthal (the lone holdover from Chick’s previous iteration of the Elektric Band), is being released on Candid Records, on all streaming platforms, CD, and for the first time ever as a 2-disc vinyl set.

"More than thirty years later, it’s time to reassess this band. Chick Corea’s rejiggering of the fusion jazz formula toward the jazz direction with generally sharper songwriting has made Paint the World hold up well over the years." Something Else Reviews.

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Recorded at Mad Hatter Studios in Los Angeles and comprised primarily of first takes, PAINT THE WORLD is marked by the usual proficiency, spontaneity, impeccable execution, and jaw-dropping displays of chops that had characterized Corea’s previous five Elektric Band albums. Written with these specific players in mind, the album is notable for its “less is more” approach to Corea’s particular style of genre bending composition. This reissue is also notable for featuring “Final Frontier,” a rare track previously only available on Japan and Europe editions of the album.

Since Candid Records relaunch in 2021 it has issued several of Corea’s recordings, including: Sardinia – a previously unreleased live recording nominated for a 2024 Best Classical Compendium GRAMMY, The Future is Now – a previously unreleased live recording with the classic iteration of the Elektric Band and The Complete Studio Albums 1986-1991 – the definitive box set with the first five original Elektric Band LP’s (the label recently announced it would release all the Elektric Band LP’s on vinyl). Corea was also featured along with Chucho Valdés on Eliane Elias’ GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY Award winning piano duets album Mirror Mirror.

PAINT THE WORLD explores both acoustic and electric territory, resulting in another entry in the stellar Elektric Band discography. If you enjoy jazz fusion from the mid 70’s and early 80’s -- you'll love PAINT THE WORLD!