Antidote is a completely forward-thinking album, yet its roots date to the 1960s, near the beginning of his career when he played in the bands of Mongo Santamaria and Willie Bobo. During this period, he encountered the great Latin bandleaders of the era including Machito, Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, and Eddie Palmieri. In 1972, he penned the iconic composition "Spain," inspired by Joaquin Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez. In 1976, Corea issued his milestone My Spanish Heart, that married fusion to Latin music. In 1982, he delivered another landmark with the Latin-tinged offering Touchstone, which featured flamenco master Paco De Lucia, and in 1990, Corea played on his Zyryab. The Spanish Heart Band is anchored by bassist Carlitos del Puerto, drummer Marcus Gilmore, and percussionist Luisito Quintero. Frontline players include nuevo flamenco/jazz guitarist Nino Josele, flutist and saxophonist Jorge Pardo (a longtime member of de Lucia's group), trumpeter Michael Rodriguez, and trombonist Steve Davis. There are also three guest vocalists: Panamanian salsero Ruben Blades, Brazilian singer/songwriter Maria Bianca, who delivers an elegant read of Tom Jobim's "Desafinado," and Corea's life partner, Gayle Moran Corea (who sings the entire choir part on "My Spanish Heart").

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