This is a complete transcription of everything played by piano and bass on the recording of "Spain" from the Akoustic Band trio album (Chick Corea, John Patitucci, Dave Weckl) from 1989.

I think this is one of the greatest piano solos ever recorded. The way it builds up over 8 choruses from the feel at the start - a kind of half-time with loads of space - through a samba in the middle - to the last 3 choruses of swing, is just incredible. I love the way the final solo segues into the reprise of the head and it has a completely different energy from the head at the beginning. The melodic invention in the piano solo is amazing throughout. Also amazing is the way Patitucci and Weckl propel the whole thing along - it's like the piano is flying weightlessly through the air. I hope people find this transcription interesting and helpful to understand better what these amazing musicians are playing!

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