Led by the legendary pianist and composer Chick Corea - 27-time Grammy winner and
National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master - The Elektric Band stormed onto the jazz scene in the mid-1980s, making an immediate and lasting impact on the genre. With their electrifying performances and innovative blend of jazz fusion, the group produced a series of albums that set the bar for excellence in contemporary jazz.

Featuring a core lineup of virtuosic musicians - John Patitucci on bass, Dave Weckl on drums, Eric Marienthal on saxophone and Frank Gambale on guitar - the group created a dynamic and electrifying sound that came to define the jazz fusion style. Their collective musicianship was on full display on each album, as they seamlessly blended complex compositions with captivating improvisations.

After releasing five legendary albums in the span of 6 years (now available form Candid Records on all streaming platforms, CD, and the vinyl box set The Complete Studio Recordings 1986-1991), Corea, always interested in expanding the scope of his work, devoted himself to a myriad of other musical projects projects, but always circled back to the magic of the Elektric Band.

And so it was in 2016, the classic Elektric Band line up reunited and hit the road.

The Future Is Now pulls together live recordings from tour stops in 2016 through 2018. Compiled by Chick before his passing, this incredible and previously unreleased album is at last being released.

Produced by Corea with original Elektric Band recording engineer Bernie Kirsh, co-produced by Dave Weckl, and mastered by Bernie Grundman, the 3 LP vinyl and 2 disc CD album features in depth liner notes from Corea, and all of the Elektric Band members. It is a fitting closing chapter, a must have for any fan of this dynamic and game changing group.