Return to Forever

In 1976, jazz fusion was flying high as one of the most exciting new genres to cross over into the mainstream. Combining the precision of progressive rock, the free, improvisational spirit of jazz, and a healthy dose of psychedelic rock, the genre blew up over the course of the 70s, with stars like Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Jaco Pastorius, and Pat Matheny crossing over from jazz into the new genre to gain a newfound success. Of course, Jazz fusion is synonymous with Chick Corea and Return To Forever, a band that would be on the Mount Rushmore of jazz fusion with groups like the Headhunters and Weather Report.

With that in mind, take a look at the premier Return To Forever lineup performing Romantic Warrior live in its entirety. The band stopped by the BBC2 music show The Old Grey Whistle Test in 1976 during their tour in support of the album, and just before Corea would kick White and Di Meola out of the band. The performance is simply incredible, and will leave you in awe as you see the raw improvisational prowess of one of the best jazz bands of all time.

PERSONNEL:

• Chick Corea - keyboards
• Lenny White - drums
• Al Di Meola -guitar
• Stanley Clarke - bass

London, March 3, 1976

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• 01. Medieval Overture
• 02. Introducing The BandV
• 03. Sorceress
• 04. The Magician

• SIDE B
• 01. The Romantic Warrior
• 02. Duel Of The Jester & The Tyrant