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The legendary trio of Steve Gadd, Chick Corea and Michael Brecker (accompanied by bassist Eddie Gómez) is best known for their collaboration on the 1981 album, Three Quartets. This album is regarded as a masterpiece of contemporary jazz, standing out for its sophisticated blend of chamber music structures and the intensity of modern jazz. Corea composed this three-part suite, dedicating ‘Quartet No. 2’ to jazz legends such as Duke Ellington and John Coltrane. The full line-up (Corea, Brecker, Gómez and Gadd) is acclaimed for its extraordinary chemistry and technical interplay.

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El legendario trío de Steve Gadd, Chick Corea y Michael Brecker (acompañados por el bajista Eddie Gómez) es más conocido por su colaboración en el álbum de 1981, Three Quartets. Este disco es considerado una obra maestra del jazz contemporáneo, destacando por una sofisticada mezcla de estructuras de música de cámara y la intensidad del jazz moderno. Corea compuso esta suite dividida en tres partes, dedicando el "Quartet No. 2" a leyendas del jazz como Duke Ellington y John Coltrane. La formación completa (Corea, Brecker, Gómez y Gadd) es aclamada por su extraordinaria química e interacción técnica.

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Il leggendario trio composto da Steve Gadd, Chick Corea e Michael Brecker (accompagnati dal bassista Eddie Gómez) è noto soprattutto per la collaborazione all’album del 1981, Three Quartets. Questo disco è considerato un capolavoro del jazz contemporaneo e si distingue per un sofisticato connubio tra le strutture della musica da camera e l’intensità del jazz moderno. Corea ha composto questa suite in tre parti, dedicando il "Quartet No. 2" a leggende del jazz come Duke Ellington e John Coltrane. La formazione al completo (Corea, Brecker, Gómez e Gadd) è acclamata per la sua straordinaria intesa e interazione tecnica.

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Introduction: Michael Brecker, a renowned jazz saxophonist, was born seventy-five years ago today on March 29, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His career spanned over three decades, during which he established himself as one of the most influential and innovative saxophonists in jazz history. Brecker’s musical journey was marked by his virtuosic playing, unique improvisational style, and…