Musical virtuosity is a means to an end, not an end unto itself. Chick Corea, the veteran jazz artist (and inarguable virtuoso) understands this truism. Performing on solo piano at Blues Alley on ...
On an unusually warm evening in October, Chick Corea and Steve Gadd arrived in Washington D.C. for a highly anticipated residency at Blues Alley. The lineup was comprised of Luisito Quintero ...
An eclectic array of musicians will gather in New York to celebrate the pianist’s legacy. Five collaborators and admirers discuss his experiments, artistry and generosity. By Ed Morales When the ...
It’s been just over five years since Chelsea native Chick Corea died at 79. But between a series of newly released live recordings, his recent Grammy win for Best Jazz Performance, and his ...
As people age, it's not uncommon to commemorate birthday milestones—specifically, those marking the passing of decades—with special celebrations, ranging from parties to vacations. In most cases, ...
Chick Corea, who died Tuesday at age 79, was a Grammy perennial for nearly 50 years. He won 23 Grammys, which puts him eighth on the all-time winners list, sixth among male solo artists and first… By ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Chick Corea, a towering jazz pianist with a staggering 23 Grammy Awards who pushed the boundaries of the genre and worked alongside Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, has died. He was 79.
From hard bop to fusion, mischievousness to sensitivity, Corea’s wide-ranging catalogue lived at the vanguard of jazz The jazz pioneer Chick Corea died last week at the age of 79, leaving behind one ...