Humpty Dumpty is an instrumental jazz fusion track by Chick Corea from his 1978 concept album The Mad Hatter. The album, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, uses musical storytelling to explore its Wonderland world. Humpty Dumpty runs about 6 minutes and 30 seconds and features Corea on piano with an ensemble that includes Herbie Hancock on Fender Rhodes, Joe Farrell on sax and flute, Eddie Gómez on bass, and Steve Gadd on drums. The piece blends jazz fusion with progressive rock textures, capturing a playful yet adventurous mood that fits the album’s narrative.
