The fact that Chick left us while he was still doing what he loved, still in his prime - is a silver lining. And man, he was in his “prime” for a long time! What a blessing he was to the world.
I had the sheer pleasure of seeing Chick twice, both times as duo with Gary Burton. Incredible gigs. Brilliant musician. Elite player. The great thing is that he never dies because we have his records forever.
Chick Corea was an incredible musician whose vast contributions musically would withstand the test of time. I saw Chick Corea at Washington Square Park and overheard him practice with Kenny Garrett, Marcus Miller and I believe Mike Stern prior to one of his countless performances at the Blue Note. One of the ultimate and funkiest Keyboardist that I have ever witnessed. Last but not the least, a work colleague of mine told me that she saw Chick Corea on different occasions when he visited Lenny White on her block in Queens in the seventies. A true MUSICOLOGIST and INFLUENTIAL INNOVATOR.
I was absolutely shocked when I heard the news that Chick Corea passed! It was like a punch in the face to me. I am such a huge fan, And always will be. Chick played a huge part in my understanding of jazz. He will be sorely missed in the jazz community.
Yeah, hearing of Chick's passing was really rough. I've been following and loving his music since 1972. I actually met Randy years ago after a Return of the Breckers concert. I was there with a friend who was writing a book of Michael's solos and he went back after the show to pass him a copy of the latest transcriptions to get Mike's approval. I was just hanging at the table after the show and Randy came up to me, shook my hand and started asking me questions about the sound during the show. He was really into getting my opinion on the live mix, the volume and of course, how I enjoyed the show. What a great guy. We chatted for a time then we went back and hung with everybody. I had another friend who was there bending Mike Stern's ear. But wow, losing Chick is just such a shock.
Jazz video guy THANK YOU for all your work to support the jazz community. To hear Randy reflect on Chick is heartwarming amongst the sadness. A Jewel comments on another Jewel. This is helping me out with my own grief for this huge loss. Gratitude 🙏🏽
I never saw Chick in person, and don't have any of his recordings, but I have great respect for his playing and his contribution to jazz. Plus, I believe he was an influence on one of my favorite jazz musicians, Hiromi Uehara.
It would have been so nice to hear Randy talk about anything he knew of his brother Michael’s recording of ‘Three Quartets’ with Chick Corea. That was my favorite of all his recordings......actually, one of my favorite recordings of all time!
In 1969 I bought Now He Sings, Now He Sobs, one of Chicks best works. Tried to learn it and still trying. A powerful and unique master of piano. Miroslav Vitous was on bass, and is still alive, played with Chick in 2001, Rondezvou in New York. Also Roy Haynes on drums.
RIP Chick. What a loss. What the contribution he made to the music world is truly hard to put into words. To think of the guy’s body of work and all the ways his music changed over the years, I really feel like we experienced a piece of his soul and got to know who Chick Corea was through his music.
You would find a Corea album in the most unlikely places, see an RTF poster hanging on a wall on the other side of the world, listen to Chick in the silence of your room or move your body to his music on a crowded dancefloor. Now we're looking back at fifty-plus years and start to realize just how pervasive this man's work has been, offering the milestones of our own collective memory. Chick Corea was one the greats after all, and we're only beginning to process what it means to live in a world without an upcoming concert, album or broadcast. The song may be ended, but the melody lingers on.
Chick was a visionary pioneer who took jazz and fusion to a new level because of his embracing of all musical genres and his masterful skills of playing, composing, and arranging. Taking a line from the movie Highlander, "There can only be one."
I saw Randy Brecker at a jazzfest concert in Hot Springs, Arkansas in 2006 on my 35th birthday. I came so close to getting his autograph. Nevertheless, it was great to see a jazz concert.
Je suis extrêmement surpris par la disparition rapide de chick Corea alors qu'il était encore actif et paraissait Lucide énergique .le diagnostic et les soins qui lui ont été prodigués quand n'est-il ? Mes sincères condoléances pour la famille et aux plus proches amis . La musique reste une énergie un moyen qui nous relie la Vie 🌿🌹🌿🌞🌿🌹🌿🌞🌿🌹🌿🌈🙏🕊️💓
I recently got The Esbjorn SvenssonTrio`s debut album, When Everyone Has Gone . Esbjorn was young & wearing his influences on his sleeve at that time . There are passages on that album that sound so much like Chick you would swear he`s playing himself . Esbjorn himself is gone but Chick left a massive influence on many other younger players . He won`t be forgotten. By listeners of good music especially .
Chick was like Miles Davis in several ways. 1) He was a great bandleader who induced musicians in his bands to go beyond themselves and play things they wouldn't have played otherwise; 2) although he was a great musician, bandleader and composer, he seemed to trandscend these things and become something more akin to being a great musical spirit; 3) he was restless musically, playing in different genres and contexts; 4) like Miles, he was a Gemini.
I saw chick Corea in the 80s and 90s. His influence on my life is as much as it was for anybody else who was a fan I’m sure..so heavy!! But I have to say that when I saw him play marimba, it was totally overwhelming..I thought this guy is just untouchable..which was an absurd because he was, and for so many other obvious reasons. When he was using a sequencer back in the 80s, it was a way ahead of time for jazz, but everybody were following suit soon enough..
The one thing I can say about the master composer Chick Corea is I do not have a favorite album. It is impossible for me to say this was his best or my favorite work (music). This is kind of true with Miles, Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders and a few others but I do have my favorite music from those greats. Cannot do that with Chick.
Do yourself a favor and take a deep dive into Chick's music since it's really endless and as Randy says he was making music right up until the end. If theres one(dare I call it positive) thing that comes out of someones death it makes you go back and really study his enormous library.
The fact that Chick left us while he was still doing what he loved, still in his prime - is a silver lining. And man, he was in his “prime” for a long time! What a blessing he was to the world.
Talk about an absolute master. One of the greats to ever do it. Rest in Peace, Chick.
Great man. Astounding Musician. Hail. Tributes should abound for a very long time.
I had the sheer pleasure of seeing Chick twice, both times as duo with Gary Burton. Incredible gigs. Brilliant musician. Elite player. The great thing is that he never dies because we have his records forever.
Chick Corea was an incredible musician whose vast contributions musically would withstand the test of time. I saw Chick Corea at Washington Square Park and overheard him practice with Kenny Garrett, Marcus Miller and I believe Mike Stern prior to one of his countless performances at the Blue Note. One of the ultimate and funkiest Keyboardist that I have ever witnessed. Last but not the least, a work colleague of mine told me that she saw Chick Corea on different occasions when he visited Lenny White on her block in Queens in the seventies. A true MUSICOLOGIST and INFLUENTIAL INNOVATOR.
well said
I was absolutely shocked when I heard the news that Chick Corea passed! It was like a punch in the face to me. I am such a huge fan, And always will be. Chick played a huge part in my understanding of jazz. He will be sorely missed in the jazz community.
It kicked my ass for sure
Nice interview. It’s so sad we’ve lost Chick but his spirit and music will live on.
Yeah, hearing of Chick's passing was really rough. I've been following and loving his music since 1972. I actually met Randy years ago after a Return of the Breckers concert. I was there with a friend who was writing a book of Michael's solos and he went back after the show to pass him a copy of the latest transcriptions to get Mike's approval. I was just hanging at the table after the show and Randy came up to me, shook my hand and started asking me questions about the sound during the show. He was really into getting my opinion on the live mix, the volume and of course, how I enjoyed the show. What a great guy. We chatted for a time then we went back and hung with everybody. I had another friend who was there bending Mike Stern's ear. But wow, losing Chick is just such a shock.
Thanks for sharing your memories.
I never met the man but Chick's passing hit me like a ton of bricks. I've also modelled the time of my 8th note line on Chick. RIP Chick .
Jazz video guy THANK YOU for all your work to support the jazz community. To hear Randy reflect on Chick is heartwarming amongst the sadness. A Jewel comments on another Jewel. This is helping me out with my own grief for this huge loss. Gratitude 🙏🏽
Appreciate the kind words, Kent. Stay tuned.
I never saw Chick in person, and don't have any of his recordings, but I have great respect for his playing and his contribution to jazz. Plus, I believe he was an influence on one of my favorite jazz musicians, Hiromi Uehara.
It would have been so nice to hear Randy talk about anything he knew of his brother Michael’s recording of ‘Three Quartets’ with Chick Corea. That was my favorite of all his recordings......actually, one of my favorite recordings of all time!
In 1969 I bought Now He Sings, Now He Sobs, one of Chicks best works. Tried to learn it and still trying. A powerful and unique master of piano. Miroslav Vitous was on bass, and is still alive, played with Chick in 2001, Rondezvou in New York. Also Roy Haynes on drums.
RIP Chick. What a loss. What the contribution he made to the music world is truly hard to put into words. To think of the guy’s body of work and all the ways his music changed over the years, I really feel like we experienced a piece of his soul and got to know who Chick Corea was through his music.
Thanks for it, guys. Love your stories and reflections. My condolences to all Chick's friends and family. Greetings from Brazil! RIP, Chick.
You would find a Corea album in the most unlikely places, see an RTF poster hanging on a wall on the other side of the world, listen to Chick in the silence of your room or move your body to his music on a crowded dancefloor. Now we're looking back at fifty-plus years and start to realize just how pervasive this man's work has been, offering the milestones of our own collective memory. Chick Corea was one the greats after all, and we're only beginning to process what it means to live in a world without an upcoming concert, album or broadcast. The song may be ended, but the melody lingers on.
well said
I grew up listening to Chick Corea in Malaysia. So yes. All over the world
Chick was a visionary pioneer who took jazz and fusion to a new level because of his embracing of all musical genres and his masterful skills of playing, composing, and arranging. Taking a line from the movie Highlander, "There can only be one."
I saw Randy Brecker at a jazzfest concert in Hot Springs, Arkansas in 2006 on my 35th birthday. I came so close to getting his autograph. Nevertheless, it was great to see a jazz concert.
Miles Davis knew on hand what he got when he met,recruited Chic Corea.RIP Chick Corea.
Je suis extrêmement surpris par la disparition rapide de chick Corea alors qu'il était encore actif et paraissait Lucide énergique .le diagnostic et les soins qui lui ont été prodigués quand n'est-il ? Mes sincères condoléances pour la famille et aux plus proches amis .
La musique reste une énergie un moyen qui nous relie la Vie
🌿🌹🌿🌞🌿🌹🌿🌞🌿🌹🌿🌈🙏🕊️💓
I hope Randy takes care of himself. We need him around for years to come. 🎺
Amen
I recently got The Esbjorn SvenssonTrio`s debut album, When Everyone Has Gone . Esbjorn was young & wearing his influences on his sleeve at that time . There are passages on that album that sound so much like Chick you would swear he`s playing himself . Esbjorn himself is gone but Chick left a massive influence on many other younger players . He won`t be forgotten. By listeners of good music especially .
Chick was like Miles Davis in several ways. 1) He was a great bandleader who induced musicians in his bands to go beyond themselves and play things they wouldn't have played otherwise; 2) although he was a great musician, bandleader and composer, he seemed to trandscend these things and become something more akin to being a great musical spirit; 3) he was restless musically, playing in different genres and contexts; 4) like Miles, he was a Gemini.
💕Thanks, Bret!💕
'This is very, VERY cool. Thanks Br and real special guests
What a sad news! He is one of the giants.
I saw chick Corea in the 80s and 90s. His influence on my life is as much as it was for anybody else who was a fan I’m sure..so heavy!! But I have to say that when I saw him play marimba, it was totally overwhelming..I thought this guy is just untouchable..which was an absurd because he was, and for so many other obvious reasons. When he was using a sequencer back in the 80s, it was a way ahead of time for jazz, but everybody were following suit soon enough..
Chick never stopped searching, and creating. HIs discography is nothing short of amazing.
Brother Bret. Have you been following Joey Alexander? The spirit of Chick is strong. ❤️
yes, love Joey !
Isn't jazz so NOT full of shit. We can relax, and enjoy. RIP Chick Corea.
The one thing I can say about the master composer Chick Corea is I do not have a favorite album.
It is impossible for me to say this was his best or my favorite work (music).
This is kind of true with Miles, Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders and a few others but I do have my favorite music from those greats.
Cannot do that with Chick.
Randy.. Your wife Ada is beautiful!!! Did good.
I think so too!
Do yourself a favor and take a deep dive into Chick's music since it's really endless and as Randy says he was making music right up until the end. If theres one(dare I call it positive) thing that comes out of someones death it makes you go back and really study his enormous library.