I met Chick at juilliard in 1960 where we had to hide practicing jazz because it was taboo there then...his genius was very evident even then... I've had the honor and pleasure of touring, recording, playing with him over 60 years I am so gratified .....December 2020 we had finished 4 piano/flute duo tracks on three of his favorite classical composers... perhaps it will be released as part of his illustrious legacy...Hubert Laws
I think what I like most about Chick's solo piano playing is that....well, where a lot of other players would be demonstrating technique Non-Stop, he kind of focused entirely on a compositional, through composed type of improvisation with bursts of technique. Some other players would be thinking, "I better keep that left hand going all the time so they know that I'm really badass". Not realizing that they're just cluttering up the arrangement. Corea just always seems to have these nonstop brilliant ideas, and that takes precedence over the tendencies of the instrument itself. Pretty much all of his arrangements of tunes are like the playful movement from a concerto or suite, essentially, always giving the audience what it wants - something different and exciting.
Corea talks about all these great composers, but he is one of the best since his first album in 1968, "Now he sings, now he sobs". A modest man, a model to follow!
There are indeed people out there that give this performance a thumb down?! Amazing. how little they know. So sad. Just try to transcribe one song and the entire universe of music will reveal itself to you with all its beauty, richness and complexity. Chick's interpretation of Waltz for Debby alone proves what a creative master improvisor he is. I bow my head before Chick Corea, one of the most important pianists of our lifetime. Long live the Chick!
Goodbye to one of the giants of improvised piano. A generous soul who let us into his practice sessions during the pandemic, letting us see him as the tireless student--and master--that he was. Nobody had a better feel for capturing Monk's spirit with his own inspired percussive touch. A great concert to experience his versatile gift. Another huge loss in a year of tragic departures for the jazz world.
I wish people would realize check on far right is comments not thumbs down. I saw Chick 3 times over the years and yes, he was phenomenal never to be forgotten. He always had fun and played with the music and we were lucky to take the ride.
I met Chick at juilliard in 1960 where we had to hide practicing jazz because it was taboo there then...his genius was very evident even then... I've had the honor and pleasure of touring, recording, playing with him over 60 years I am so gratified .....December 2020 we had finished 4 piano/flute duo tracks on three of his favorite classical composers... perhaps it will be released as part of his illustrious legacy...Hubert Laws
Chick Corea is like a good wine, aging gets better
I think what I like most about Chick's solo piano playing is that....well, where a lot of other players would be demonstrating technique Non-Stop, he kind of focused entirely on a compositional, through composed type of improvisation with bursts of technique. Some other players would be thinking, "I better keep that left hand going all the time so they know that I'm really badass". Not realizing that they're just cluttering up the arrangement. Corea just always seems to have these nonstop brilliant ideas, and that takes precedence over the tendencies of the instrument itself. Pretty much all of his arrangements of tunes are like the playful movement from a concerto or suite, essentially, always giving the audience what it wants - something different and exciting.
Corea talks about all these great composers, but he is one of the best since his first album in 1968, "Now he sings, now he sobs". A modest man, a model to follow!
Chick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chick Corea is one of the greatest music genius of all time !
A Genius... That's all...
Come back to us soon sothat we can enjoy your talent again
There are indeed people out there that give this performance a thumb down?! Amazing. how little they know. So sad. Just try to transcribe one song and the entire universe of music will reveal itself to you with all its beauty, richness and complexity. Chick's interpretation of Waltz for Debby alone proves what a creative master improvisor he is. I bow my head before Chick Corea, one of the most important pianists of our lifetime. Long live the Chick!
R.I.P Mr Corea. Fly high. Shine bright.
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The master of masters! RIP, Chick. You were my favorite.
Goodbye to one of the giants of improvised piano. A generous soul who let us into his practice sessions during the pandemic, letting us see him as the tireless student--and master--that he was. Nobody had a better feel for capturing Monk's spirit with his own inspired percussive touch. A great concert to experience his versatile gift. Another huge loss in a year of tragic departures for the jazz world.
The KING!
One of the absolute top rank jazzpianist of today.Adventourus.
I wish people would realize check on far right is comments not thumbs down. I saw Chick 3 times over the years and yes, he was phenomenal never to be forgotten. He always had fun and played with the music and we were lucky to take the ride.
Una maravilla como todo lo de Chick!!! Muchas gracias por compartirlo! Este hombre parece ser de otra galaxia! Único!
chick corea you are the one who makes me feel better in this cruel world
Tylko taki mistrz jak Chick Corea zagra CHOPINA z poczuciem humoru i tak dostojnie.
Incredible.....his sound is unique and the overtones in the piano ring out.....amazing musician.