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CHICK COREA REINVENTS HIMSELF—AGAIN WITH NEW BAND AND ALL NEW MUSIC

For the past half-century, on a jazz landscape that has seen its share of twists and turns, Chick Corea has always kept the faith -- not just for himself, but for his peers and for the subsequent generations of musicians (and fans) whom he has inspired along the way. For the 20-time GRAMMY® Award-winning keyboardist and composer, jazz has always been about honoring and preserving the creative process and the creative spirit -- the undying spark that reaches back to the very beginnings of civilization.

"Since the prehistoric days," Corea explains, "there has always existed a basic impulse in all people to entertain others: sing, dance, drum, play, tell a story, draw a picture -- for one other person or for thousands, and with today's communication technology, for millions. To keep a persistent and steady vigil on this primal urge, and to keep the quality of this musical communication pure, alive and at the highest quality is the meaning and the message of the band that I have assembled. It is the vigil we try to keep and continually improve on."

The band is called, appropriately enough, The Vigil. It's an ever-evolving collective whose recording roster included saxophonist/clarinetist/flutist Tim Garland, guitarist Charles Altura, bassist Hadrien Feraud, drummer Marcus Gilmore, percussionist Pernell Saturnino and Corea's soulmate and wife, vocalist Gayle Moran Corea. The band's self-titled debut recording, The Vigil (CJA-34578-02), is set for release August 6, 2013 on Concord Jazz. In addition to the aforementioned lineup, The Vigil also includes guest appearances by bassist Stanley Clarke and saxophonist Ravi Coltrane on a tribute to Ravi's father John Coltrane, "Pledge for Peace."

The team plunges into uncharted waters with no hesitation. The opening track, "Galaxy 32 Star 4," establishes the otherworldly but upbeat tone that marks the entire seven-song set. It's a heavily syncopated and atmospheric composition, thanks to the intriguing solo work from all corners -- most notably Corea's synthesizer, Altura's exploratory electric guitar, and the seamless churning of Gilmore and Saturnino on drums and percussion, respectively.