Return to Forever with Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Al Di Meola, Lenny White

Saturday, June 7, 2008 • 7:30 p.m.

Photo by Lynn Goldsmith

Return to Forever, one of the most influential groups of the 1970s, have long heard calls from their many fans for a reunion tour. Now those calls have been answered, with the classic lineup of keyboardist Chick Corea, bassist Stanley Clarke, guitarist Al DiMeola and drummer Lenny White performing together for the first time in more than 25 years. Return to Forever helped create and define fusion, a new genre that brought multitudes of rock 'n' roll fans into the jazz world for the first time with hits such as "Hymn of the Seventh Galaxy," "Where Have I Known You Before," "No Mystery" and "Romantic Warrior."For more information, visit http://www.return2forever.com

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Posted Jun 19, 2008 at 01:47 AM By Britt Patron

I give it a six out of five…what performers!. Clarke is the best bassist I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen most of the greats. Wish I hadn’t waited so long to catch hhim live. Same for Al Dimiola, wowie! This was a great show.

Posted Jul 21, 2008 at 08:27 PM By Britt Patron

5 stars … Absolutely breathtaking! I last saw RTF in the 70s and it was a joy to hear them again, being every bit as excellent. The difference is they now make it look so easy!!! Have enjoyed Corea, Dimeola and Clarke many times over the years (including the Britt “trios”). Sound system is magnificent this year!

Posted Oct 01, 2008 at 08:50 PM By Britt Patron

I’m not a jazz fan but these guys were phenominal! The musicianship, the spirit, the arrangements…. superb!

Posted Apr 05, 2009 at 03:48 AM By Britt Patron

They were so relaxed, and they made it look soooo easy….the sign of excellent performers. Al Dimeola even sat down with the audience for a bit! The music was breathtaking, and yes, Clarke was awesome….

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