Spain
Context
Inspired by the Adagio of Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez, which Corea quotes in the introduction before moving to a rhythm close to samba. Recorded with Return to Forever, it became one of his most-played compositions and a jazz standard, nominated for a Grammy for its arrangement and performance.
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to Fusion, jazz-rock, jazz-funk. Among the origins and influences of Fusion, jazz-rock, jazz-funk: Modal, Soul jazz, boogaloo, Hard bop, Free jazz, Brazilian instrumental music, Indo-jazz, Modern big bands, Clube da Esquina (Minas Gerais).