Return to Forever Members, Gear & Sound
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Dream Theater The Mahavishnu Orchestra No Mercy The Al Di Meola Project Paco de Lucía, Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin Go Trio! Anti-m Vital Information Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey Mandrake Project Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps Glassmen Drum and Bugle Corps Stomu Yamashta's Go -
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The Stanley Clarke Band Freshly Ground Stanley Clarke & Larry Carlton & Billy Cobham & Deron Johnson & Najee The New Barbarians Stan Getz Quartet World-Wide-Funkdrive Echoes of an Era The Clarke/Duke Project S. M. V. Bobby Lyle Trio Stanley Cowell Trio Corea, Clarke & White Wizzo Band Tony Williams Lifetime Animal Logic Fuse One Vertú The Stanley Clarke Trio Stanley Clarke & George Duke & Everette Harp Stanley Clarke & George Duke SMV Trio! -
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Chick Corea Elektric Band GRP All-Star Big Band The Chick Corea + Steve Gadd Band Chick Corea Quartet Chick Corea Quintet Herbie Hancock & Chick Corea Echoes of an Era Chick Corea & Origin Chick Corea & Friends Chick Corea Freedom Band Chick Corea Trio Chick Corea Elektric Band II Corea, Clarke & White Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers Trondheim Jazz Orchestra Five Peace Band Live Chick Corea & Béla Fleck Chick Corea New Trio Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Chick Corea & Gary Burton Chick Corea Akoustic Band Chick Corea & John Mclaughlin -
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About
Return to Forever is a seminal jazz fusion band formed in the early 1970s by the legendary jazz keyboardist Chick Corea. Originating in New York City, the group initially featured a lineup that included Stanley Clarke (bass), Joe Farrell (reeds), Airto Moreira (percussion), and Flora Purim (vocals). Over the years, the band evolved, with notable members such as Al Di Meola (guitar) and Lenny White (drums) joining the ranks. Renowned for their innovative blend of jazz, rock, and Latin influences, Return to Forever played a pivotal role in the jazz rock and fusion movements, drawing comparisons to contemporaries like Weather Report and the Mahavishnu Orchestra.
How to Sound Like Return to Forever
Return to Forever's sound is characterized by its dynamic interplay of complex rhythms and virtuosic solos, creating a vibrant and energetic sonic landscape. Their music combines intricate, melodic passages with driving, syncopated rhythms, often highlighting Corea's expressive keyboard work and Clarke's distinctive, fluid bass lines. The guitar tones, often clean yet powerful, benefit from the use of effects to add depth and texture, as exemplified by Al Di Meola's use of a 70s 50W Marshall Amplifier to achieve a rich, articulate sound. The band's compositions frequently incorporate symphonic elements, creating an expansive auditory experience that is both ambitious and accessible. Additionally, the use of diverse percussion instruments and electronic keyboards further enriches their eclectic sound palette, making Return to Forever a cornerstone of the fusion genre.
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