Gary Burton / Chick Corea – Duet (VG+/VG+) – LP, DE 1979

Duet is an LP by Gary Burton / Chick Corea from 1979 released on the ECM Records label.

About this album

Duet is a refined and intimate jazz collaboration that highlights the remarkable musical chemistry between Gary Burton and Chick Corea. Recorded in 1979, the album pairs Burton’s shimmering vibraphone with Corea’s agile piano, creating a conversational set that moves fluidly between lyrical originals and inventive interpretations. Their interplay reflects years of shared experience in contemporary jazz, with the music balancing precision, warmth and improvisational freedom. Pieces such as the title suite and Corea’s “La Fiesta” show why both players were so influential in expanding jazz harmony and texture, making Duet a standout document of two masters in close dialogue.