Chick Corea – Now He Sings, Now He Sobs VG+/VG+

Now He Sings, Now He Sobs is the second album by American jazz pianist Chick Corea, released in December 1968 on Solid State Records. It features Corea in a trio with bassist Miroslav Vitouš and drummer Roy Haynes. It is considered to be one of Corea’s most important and influential albums, and is widely regarded as a classic of avant-garde jazz.

The album consists of six tracks, all of which are Corea compositions. The music is highly improvisational and free-flowing, with the trio exploring a wide range of textures and dynamics. Corea’s piano playing is particularly virtuosic and imaginative, and Vitouš and Haynes provide him with solid support.

Now He Sings, Now He Sobs was a critical and commercial success upon its release, and it helped to establish Corea as one of the leading jazz pianists of his generation. The album has been praised for its originality, its virtuosic performances, and its groundbreaking approach to improvisation. It remains an essential album for any fan of jazz, and it continues to inspire and influence musicians today.