Return To Forever – Musicmagic
Return To Forever – Musicmagic
Return To Forever – Musicmagic
Released in 1977, Musicmagic is the seventh and final studio album by pioneering jazz fusion group Return To Forever. Led by visionary keyboardist Chick Corea, the album marks the closing chapter of one of the most influential fusion bands of the 1970s, blending dazzling musicianship with sophisticated compositions, rich vocal harmonies, and elements of funk, Latin jazz, and progressive rock.
Recorded with a refreshed line-up featuring bassist Stanley Clarke, drummer Lenny White, trumpeter John Thomas, saxophonist Joe Farrell, and vocalist Gayle Moran, Musicmagic adopts a more melodic, song-oriented approach while retaining the technical brilliance and adventurous spirit that defined Return To Forever throughout their career.
The album opens with The Musician, an expansive fusion showcase that highlights Chick Corea's virtuosic keyboard work alongside Stanley Clarke's masterful bass playing. The uplifting Hello Again follows with memorable vocal melodies before the ambitious title track Musicmagic closes Side A with an eleven-minute journey through intricate arrangements, shifting rhythms, and inspired improvisation.
Side B begins with So Long Mickey Mouse, a composition that balances humour with complex musicianship and has become a favourite among fusion enthusiasts. Do You Ever offers one of the album's most accessible and melodic moments, while the epic The Endless Night provides a dramatic and emotionally rich conclusion, bringing Return To Forever's studio career to a fitting close.
Although often overshadowed by earlier classics such as Romantic Warrior and Where Have I Known You Before, Musicmagic has earned appreciation for its refined compositions, outstanding performances, and unique blend of jazz fusion with vocal arrangements. It remains an essential album for fans of Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, and progressive jazz, as well as collectors of classic 1970s fusion on vinyl.
Tracklist
Side A
- The Musician
- Hello Again
- Musicmagic
Side B
- So Long Mickey Mouse
- Do You Ever
- The Endless Night
Record Details
| Label | CBS Records |
| Catalogue Number | S CBS 81959 |
| Year of Release | 1977 |
| Country of Pressing | UK |
| Speed | 33 RPM |
| Decade | 1970's |
| Media Condition | VG+ |
| Sleeve Condition | VG |
| Format Notes | Vinyl LP |
Details
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