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Rick, Micheal Brecker with Chick that's the bomb, 2014 RTF line up was top for me they had Jean Luc Pontey and Frank Gambale I've never seen anything like it. Ck that 2011!
Thanks, Rick. Just in this moment my son (viola) and me (guitar) playing Spain. What a sadness, but Chick will be live always "Returning to Forever" by means of his monumental musical legacy.
I met Chick as a very young pianist just starting out many years ago when RTF was just beginning to play out. He was so kind, encouraging, and gracious to me. I had seen him three nights in a row in the front row and he knew I was transported by his music to new realms. By the third night, he would play an amazing phrase and look right at me smiling. I'll never forget that! That evening, after the concert, he invited me backstage, and introduced me to his wife, and several prominent jazz/fusion musicians at that time. It was around 1974. What a generous soul he was. My heart is just broken to learn of this master musician passing...RIP Maestro! You will be sorely missed!
Was that the “Where Have I Known You Before” tour when Al just joined the band? Where did he do 3 nights in a row? I saw RTF in 1974 In Philadelphia at Playhouse in the Park. “Transporting” is the perfect word. He was so kind every time I had an opportunity to meet and talk with him. He made living on this Earth a far more rich experience. RIP.
@@stevenrubin9048 Yes it was. He did it at the Troubadour in Los Angeles in 1974. Al had a music stand with sheet music on it and Chick would give him cues as well. I agree with you that Chick truly enriched my life with his extraordinary music.
True story - Me and my dad were traveling around Europe on a 2 week Eurailpass in 1980. While in Copenhagen, Denmark we visited Tivoli Gardens and I noticed that there was a concert hall inside the park. Just on a whim, I wanted to see if anybody was playing there that day, and lo and behold Chick Corea and Gary Burton were on the bill. Although my dad wasn't interested, I went in to see them while my dad waited outside. Needless to say, they were both magical that night, and I told my dad he missed one hell of a concert. R.I.P. Chick Corea.
Agree. I always find and found it disappointing that we have to leave again one day. So many questions. Beleaving is not knowing....Philosophy is somethin´ for masochists
I never post comments but I had too this time. Chick is my all time favorite musician ever of any genre. I wouldn't be a jazz fan if it wasn't for chick. His elektric band was the the first jazz group i ever heavily got into. This has been the hardest musician loss by far that I've dealt with. RIP Armando Anthony Corea 1941-2021. Your legacy will live on forever. Thank you for inspiring many people with your music.
Chick Corea had a very distinctive "voice" on piano, one that spoke with clarity and intelligence. He was one of a kind. I was shocked at the news of his passing.
First memory of Chick...I'm about 8 riding in my dad's forest green Porsche, bright sunny day and dad is BLASTING RTF Vulcan Worlds, on 8 Track!... When I hear that song today I can smell the car! Chick has been part of my music life ever since. Saw him about 5 times. Thank you Chick. God bless your life.
I was privileged to have seen Chic live in three different settings: The reunion of Return To Forever from a number of years ago, The Five Piece Band, with John McLaughlin, Kenny Garrett, Christian McBride and Vinnie Colaiuta from roughly the same period and a solo acoustic concert in a small theater a couple of years after those concerts. At the acoustic concert, Chick invited the audience to yell out a tune for him to play. I waited a moment thinking someone would surely request Spain, but no one did, so I yelled it out. Chic said, "I heard Spain, so here it is." What a thrill! RIP, Chic and thanks for the incredible music.
You could look at it this way however - he was 79 and had worked for decades and put a HUGE / LEGENDARY mark on music itself - was very successful at it - adored etc . . And so - through the lens of "don't be sad it ended - be glad it happened at all" - you can easily say that since all human beings have an expiration date - and he was still vibrant and playing at 79 he was a profound outlier in that sense. I mean how many people who play music are able to be successful and how many can still play at 79 or are even alive. He had an INCREDIBLE run - and life.
It also makes you think what you leave other people, not just as a musical genius. It feels really good that people think they have been fortunate to have known you and what you shared with them.
"We are all fortunate that he left us with such a massive body of work." I remember back in the mid seventies, when I was just getting acquainted with Chick, I met a guy who claimed to have every record that Chick had ever appeared on. It was a stack of vinyl three feet high! It's so sad to have to say goodbye to one of those very few and very special musicians that have touched you so deeply.
@@darrellrees4371 yeah I'd been a Return to Forever fan for years, but recently I'd been on a Chick Corea kick listening to all his solo and other albums on Spotify. And then this happened. Just devastating. One of the greatest ever.
I met Chick years ago while working for a Jazz radio station in Phoenix. I saw him across the room and thought to myself, what on Earth am I going to ask this genius, in the short amount of time I have to talk to him? I approached him and he turned to me warmly. I said, “So, what’s it like coming from another planet?” He didn’t miss a beat and spent the next five minutes explaining the structure of their society, their transportation systems, agriculture and climate challenges. It was amazing and pretty much exactly what I would’ve expected from this incredible human being. His passing is a great loss. 💔 🎶 ✨
If you leave behind work that is that strong, then you lived a good life. While I am saddened by this news, I am grateful for his art. Thanks Rick for the heartfelt memorial.
I saw him in 1983 during the short lived reunion tour with Return to Forever, the classic lineup. Stanley Clarke, Al Di Meola, Lenny White, Chick Corea. They did three sets. The middle set was acoustic. They divided the audience into groups and had us play percussion for some of the songs. It was a fun concert.
I saw this line up at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. I went for Stanley Clarke, but was blown away by Chick!!!! I was 17 in 1983, played bass in a prog/rock band and loved RUSH and Stanley Clarke.
lincoln3307 I first saw Chick Corea perform live in New York when I was 17 in 1985. I first heard Return to Forever the year before, and it changed my life and eventually led me to jazz. I’d been studying classical piano since 2nd grade, but was a diehard rock fan and taught myself guitar & bass to Rush albums starting in 8th grade in 1981 (first song learned: Different Strings from Permanent Waves). My point: Stanley Clarke and Geddy Lee were also my bass heroes when I finally got to see Chick perform live. R.I.P. Chick.
Saw him a couple of times in the early '80's and with Weather Report before that. More recently in late '19 when he did a recital at Davies Hall called Mozart to Monk.
Was blessed to have caught that tour at Universal Amphi in LA. Unforgettable show. He came to De Anza College in 82, while I was there and did a master class.
Chick was a musical soul from the heavens. Can’t even be said in words what he meant. He touched me musically to my core for close to 50 years and was absolutely without a doubt my favorite accompanying musician. He listened so well to the others he played with and created breathtaking counterpoint. Genius. The “Light As A Feather” recordings with the alternate takes and the ones they used for the record is my favorite jazz album of all time. You hear something new every time you listen to it and I’ve been listening to it since it was released in 1972.
Thanks for doing this. Chick’s mother told me that when he was a child she would strip his bed sheets to wash them. She would find music written in pencil on the bed sheet. He was supposed to be sleeping but his mind was always in music. As amazing as he was as a musician/composer he was a wonderful person, loving father and a true friend. I will miss him.
Absolutely - he was : is on my mind since I was a kid. Chick defines playful , re-invented himself multiple times, clear thinking, extreme time feel and on and on we can go. On a short list Henie one of the greatest.
I saw him play a solo piano concert almost exactly a year ago today in Denmark. One of the most magical concerts of my life. He emitted a sense of complete selflessness and absolute virtuosity. Rest in peace, Chick.
I consider Three Quartets to be the most important recording of all time. And I saw this band here in Chicago right around the time the record was released. This is the most seriously well written, performed and produced improvisational music I have ever encountered.
Very few musicians who have passed made me feel grief for days, weeks, months. David Bowie was the first, now Chick Corea is the second. Really feeling it. Great tribute Rick.
As this prog rocker starved for good music in the 80's I moved into New Age and Fusion Jazz, with Chick and Jean-Luc Ponty being my staples. RIP and thanks...
Undoubtedly Chick was the most rhythmically precise pianist in the history of music . He was the greatest creator of Latin Jazz . A fantastic innovator that explored so many genre His total dedication to music was an example to all . Descanse en paz .
A very sad day indeed. Like losing Bach or Beethoven. His music, like theirs, will live on forever. It has certainly been a tough couple of years for music with all the greats that have passed on recently.
I think it has something to do with not being able to do what they need to do. Professional musicians feed off of making people go through emotions that can only be experienced through the non-verbal communication of music. The stress of Covid 19 is diametrically opposed to the joy music brings. Being confined, much less not being able to gather with other musicians and interact with them and audiences has to wear on the psyche. It's okay if you choose isolation to contemplate and be introspective, but having it imposed, sometimes mandated, weakens the immune system. I'm agaraphobic to a degree, so it doesn't bother me that much, but I really miss softball. Six months a year I got to laugh, get some fresh air and exercise. Without those six months this year, my physical and mental health has suffered. Make the most of every day, "tomorrow is not promised."
I’m still stunned by the news of Chick’s passing. I saw him play countless times - solo, duet with Herbie; different trios, quartets, quintets, etc. I was always in awe of his youthful energy and creativity. He had such visible joy every time he played. I was practising last night when I started to receive texts with the news. After feeling incredibly sad initially I read his final words to his fans and was injected with energy from those. I then had my own tribute to Chick by playing along with some of my favourite compositions of his. I will be eternally grateful for the consistent inspiration he provided and the rich legacy he leaves. Thank you, Chick. You were a true master. Sophie
I saw RTF when I was 18 and loved them all. It was then I realized I had just seen the greatest guitarist in the world. So long Eric Clapner hello Al Di Meola. Chic helped pull my tastes into appreciating more classically flavored genre, which is saying something for a hippie with a head full of Hendrix.
@@youKnowWho3311 lol... I read 'auditions...' omg... Great gig in the sky... ty.. I had a 'scientology dream's once... a building in dwtn Seattle was like 'a space station...' and 'all my coworkers' seemed to be there in this 'professional environment' - with spaceships/pods you could 'go out in...' Wow - like 'a reunion...' - thanks... psychic zach... -Bahai... (bupc - the 'government people...' lol... Neal Chase/Jensen and co...)... Bless! Thank you!! :)
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Three Quartets was a life-changing desert island disc for me. Chick is my greatest inspiration, and I’ve had the privilege of telling him in person. I have no words for a loss of this magnitude.
I'm 56 now and from Middle school through today, his music is part of my life. I drove my daughter crazy because every day when I drove her to school, the music I played in the car was ALWAYS Chick Corea. I would explain to her what was going on theoretically. My daughter was very polite and nodded her head. I just hope that I gave her a taste of what a genius is but more importantly what her father thinks is great music.
Listening to a random ten seconds of Chick’s song chords reveals a piano mastery beyond comprehension. For the amateur, one might conclude “nah, those notes won’t sound right together,” but for Chick it was like, “oh yeah, listen and learn.” His talent, originality and creativity blow my mind. Thank you Rick for paying tribute because I am confident your wide influence brought more notoriety to a legend too many today had never heard of before.
Chick was beyond 99.9% of jazz pianists. He was a genius that we’ll likely never see again. The interplay he had in his duos was almost beyond definition (listen to La Fiesta with Gary Burton)...so complex, yet still maintaining it’s melodic center throughout. The world lost not only a genius of performance and composition, but a great humanitarian. R.I.P., Chick.
my dad had the Three Quartets, Sundance and Is albums. He loved Jaco Pastorius, and sax players Getz, Hirt, Parker, Coltrane, Barbieri, Mulligan & Adderley. He loved sax, played baritone sax and alto clarinet. I miss my dad as he introduced me to jazz. Chick will be missed.
i agree my friend. absolutley. one of my first fusion experiences, i have heard as a young musician. after all this years is it like new,.... timeless. thanks for your comment! greets from germany
I got to meet Chick Corea in the summer of ‘71. I was 18. He was just forming Circle at the time. I heard him downtown at Slugs’ Saloon on East 3rd street. I was an aspiring pianist and talked to him in the break between sets, and he invited me to a rehearsal he was doing at a loft in the Village. Got a chance to meet and talk with Dave Holland and Anthony Braxton about how they saw improvisation. I was seriously no one, he had of course never met me before, but that’s what Chick was like. Now he sings, and, though we will, none of us needs to sob. He’s still here. He simply returned to forever.
Corea was born in my city, Chelsea Mass, I've lived here all my life and corea was always the most notable person to have been born in my city. R.I.P. hes an inspiration for me to strive for success in this difficult city
I'm shocked and sad. Just Searched Chick Corea on TH-cam to hear him as everyday and saw this. RIP Chick Corea, You have been a great influence for all of the Jazz lovers world wide. Thank you for brilliance music and personality.
In 1980 a friend played Romantic Warrior for me and I became a life-long fan. That album still gets played monthly after 40 years! It is a pivotal moment in my musical maturity, growing beyond the limited music I had experienced. I learned to be open-minded and to take a chance, and I have found so much that I would never have tried otherwise.
Safe journey Chick. You taught me to rethink Jerry Doucette’s refrain; Jazz isn’t crazy, and you’re never to young to play it. Thank you. Just listening to your work expanded my world.
Rick, thank you for this video tribute for Chick Corea! Grew up in the 70s and never got into the fusion thing. Was a hard rock fan first (Sabbath,Purple,Zep,etc) with no exposure to jazz. I am currently listening to a Return to Forever Anthology on Spotify & it is amazing! I'll continue to explore. R.I.P. Chick
I heard something today that Chick would want us to pay attention to. I quote "Keep creating.. it's the antidote" Chick.. your music will always be here for us.. when we need you the most. Thank you for all your wonderful work.
He was THE main influence for me finding my hero drummers Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colaiuta and Steve Gadd. Fortunately I got to see him Live when I was studying at Humber College in Toronto. I wish I could have seen him with Dave and the Electric Band. Rest In Peace Maestro
So sad to hear about Chick's passing. I first saw him live when I was around 20, going back around 45 years ago. I was at a coffee shop at Rutgers University and he was in there with Stanley Clarke and David Sanchez with a couple of other notables from The Return To Forever.. They played for about 25 of us for two hours. No charge, Stanley's birthday! I think he was turning 22 or close to that. Great day, great musician. I became a huge fan and saw him numerous times. With all those great bands he put together. He will be missed.
Truly my favorite musician of all time. I never knew a piano could sound like that until I heard CHICK'S album friends, and my spanish heart. It changed my musical life forever. Really sad to accept he's not with us anymore. Thank for the musical gift you gave us all. Day is done you can rest in peace now.
Thanks for doing this Rick. Chick was one of my favorite musicians of all time. Maybe THE favorite. I was lucky enough to see him many times throughout my life including sitting right at the edge of the stage at the Blue Note while he was doing the Three Quartets music with Gadd, Brecker and Gomez. One of the best musical nights of my life. I am devastated by this loss, as are we all. And let's not forget we also lost Michael Brecker a few years ago.
When so much of American life is uninspired these days Chicks music was keeping me afloat and was looking forward to enjoying the master phase of his life. When most most of the world looks at America these days with disappointment Chicks music always made me be proud to be an American.
Don't be so proud...Chick was Italian.... just kidding. Be always proud of your country. The best part of USA is your country. Those led astray by erroneous ideas are just betraying, though mostly unaware, your country. And don't be so pessimistic: many people from Europe are still looking at the best part of America with hope and not with disappointment. Best greetings and wishes from an italian wandering through Europe. God bless America, the one faithful to itself.
A monumental passing. This brings back high school memories of listening to the local alt music station play this music on the midnight album hour back in the late 60s and early 70s. Everyone tried playing like this in weekly jam sessions; we never sounded like this, of course, but we wanted to. Thanks for sharing your memories and honoring Chick.
I have realized for a while, since I am now nearing my mid-60s, that there is a sadness in living long enough to see so many artists who brought me joy passing. I prize having seen Chick and so many other musical greats live that I was lucky enough to share the planet with for a time. Thanks, Rick.
I am struggling to think of a more important jazz musician in the modern age, perfectly at home with jazz standards and able to push the boundaries into new forms. I am just so bloody sad at the news, always hoped I would see him live again.
I grew up with Chick and cherish all his works. My son is listening to his playing now and I don’t think my wife will ever understand the style. It’s not for everyone but you can learn from it all indeed including his insights on life. Hope he was saved. Going to miss a good friend.
Rick--I am almost 75, and from infancy, my father exposed me to jazz and blues (even his collection of "race" records) and they say I kicked my crib to the beat. Baby Boomers and pre-WW II musicians did more to advance the wonder of myriad genres of music than anyone since the era of the great classicists. Building on that "modern" foundation, the younger following generations gave us R & R, R & B, "Soul" and more. It would not surprise me to learn that even EVH picked up some of the spirit of premier jazz and Mr. Corea. This year has been so painful because my generation is, quite frankly, dying as the inevitable aspect of human existence. I respect you. It takes someone like you to so sweetly honor Chick Corea's contribution to the world. Thank you.
I was lucky enough to see Chick live a few times. The most recent time was a bucket list concert for me in 2018 with the Akoustic Band. It was amazing. Chick was a gentle under spoken master. RIP Chick
Came here as soon as i found out. I knew you would talk about Chick with the respect and admiration he so deserves. Thanks again Rick. You are the best.
I’ve seen so many tributes to Chick Corea on YT (of course). But to have the tribute coming from Rick Beato it really means something. It means Chick was not just a recognized jazz maestro. But also he was the true representation of fusion and music across genres. Thanks for the musics, Chick!
This music was heard by stadium crowds back in the day - Miles, Chick, Return to Forever, Weather Report, many more . . . quite a time in music history, not to be seen again. RIP Chick.
Chick was my hero. I used to listen to the whole Friends album every day after school, wondering how someone could possibly create music like that (and I was and am a big Gadd fan). Gone too soon. RIP.
My friend had the Friends album when it came out. I’m still looking for a copy on vinyl. I have many of his titles and saw his different bands a few times. Some, like Electrik Band, the virtuosity is quite demanding for me to process, so I don’t listen often. I’ve bought solo project records by Chick’s drummers through the years but never really aspired to reach a level of playing many notes very fast. Impressive but for me it was easier to find work as a sideman being more of a less-is-more, in-the-pocket drummer.
I am so thankful that I decided to join the Chick Corea Academy last year and really appreciated his live workshops, which to me were, without question, the most important part of the Academy. Just to have had the opportunity to ask questions and get answers straight from him was amazing. He also discussed Quartet #1 a bit, among many other tunes, and had a special guest musician (ex. Steve Gadd, John Patitucci, Hiromi) join him near the end of each workshop. Three Quartets is my favorite of his, and Gadd and Brecker are one of the reasons. Also, his album Friends is quite incredible and worth your time.
Was that the reunion in the 80s? I saw that here in NY at the Beacon when I was around 17 and that had such a huge impact on me. So sad about this loss. I've lost so many of my music heroes in the last few years and it feels like this is just gonna be how it is for here on out 💔😓
People rag on Chick for being too cerebral or unlistenable. That's unfair. Such a versatile and unique musical voice. Listening to Nite Sprite his honor. RIP.
Thanks for remembering Chick. I took my two sons to see him perform about 4 years ago on Long Island. He was awesome. I enjoyed him a long time go with Return to Forever live on Long Island. I appreciate the fact that he looked out for new talent like Miles Davis. It is a loss for all of us.
Thank you for this, Rick. I have an ex-girlfriend who did some work with him through Yamaha. She said that he and Gayle were amazing folks. Another friend of mine had Gayle in his group and told me stories about how Chick would just spontaneously sit in with them just for the fun of it. He is/was an absolutely brilliant soul with a kind heart who will be--and, should be--missed.
Rick, one of your students in the early 90s at Ithaca College, a clarinet player, played Quartet #1 at his senior recital (pretty sure you were there). I was his piano player at that recital. Thanks for the memories. Every time I watch your videos I feel transported back in time to class with you....but this one was a doozy, particularly in the context of Chick's passing. It's been a rough ~400 days....Neil, Eddie and Chick. Best to you.
Thanks so much for posting this Rick. Helping people know more about Chick and his incredible music, influence is wonderful! The music world just lost another legend.... may he rest in peace! Go out there people listen, make , play and buy music.
I saw him in October of 2019. Even in his old age, he was far and away the greatest musician I’ve ever had the pleasure of seeing live. It’s not even close
Return to forever is one of the things that knocked me of of my comfy little hard rock bed some 40 years ago. He’s gone but his body of work will live forever :(
Sobering - about the gift of life, and art, talent. You think people 'are forever' and then suddenly, wow... I was participating in his "Chick Corea Academy" and this was a live way to learn and even get personal feedback!! Materials, music, etc.. This 'access' and promotion was 'genius' and I'm so grateful for that now. Thank you... There's like 'a legacy' to carry on..
My wife was a dancer , but she loved her jazz. Yesterday she cried for her teen idilMary Wilson this morning she found out about chick., thank you she I joyed your words and summing up chick , and playing his best ones, but there was many. She told me well we’re next all our best our leaving us. I only wish I left a great mark on the world. She’s a retired counselor.God bless take care. P.s. her favorite is the pianos
Think about the line" RETURN TO FOREVER" ......I always felt musicians were immune to death and disease a childish notion I know but his playing was the laughter of the gods and will live Forever in the land of forever. I / we listened and worshipped Chick, Brecker, Steve Gadd etc. and would argue to the death their place along all the great music in our times. The light, the humor, the execution came together with him. His music was part of my lifes journey in Philly, Sun Ra, Grendle's Lair, Miles, MAHAVISHNU , McCoy....🙏I'll celebrate his contibutions
It's a gift for us music lovers who had the luck to cross Chick`s path of his musical adventures, discoveries and experiments. Touching our soul, mind and heart deeply such a titan like he was gave us access to our own (well)!being as human. Its now our duty to give access the younger generations to this outstanding landscape Chick had painted musically as artist with his collaborative colleagues on the canvas of piano and synth. Tks for sharing ... Chick`s legacy will live on
Thanks Rick. Chic Corea was introduced to me as a teenager when we were budding musicians. He's always been, along with Geno Vannelli and George Duke, one of my musical heros. He inspired me to become a Scientologist back in the day. In the 90s I was on an anti psych march with Chic, Isaac Hayes and David Pomeranz. Back at the hotel I asked if I could share a table with them (sneaky but you know you'll never get a chance like that again). Chic politely said "I'm sorry but I think this table is reserved". Anyway, they all have an impromptu performance each with Chic coming on last. He was very gracious about the other two and if there is one thing that I will always remember him for it's that his performances were never quite long enough for me. Chic is like a holiday. It takes time to get into it and then all of a sudden, it's over too soon! Thanks for all you've given us and I wonder if I'll recognize you in your next life? Lord knows that style is very distinctive! Bless you and your family.
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Thank you for always being down to earth.
Thank you for this tribute to a legend
Rick, Micheal Brecker with Chick that's the bomb, 2014 RTF line up was top for me they had Jean Luc Pontey and Frank Gambale I've never seen anything like it. Ck that 2011!
Thanks, Rick. Just in this moment my son (viola) and me (guitar) playing Spain. What a sadness, but Chick will be live always "Returning to Forever" by means of his monumental musical legacy.
So sad. What a giant of jazz. RIP. This year turning out to be just as bad.
Chick Corea did not die, he just _Returned to Forever_
Agreed!!!
Well said
❤️ you get a billion golden stars for this comment
Damn right.
I agree!!!!!!!!!
"If you like rock music, I don't know how you can not like this.. This is so heavy."
Yes exactly yes a thousand times
one of the best things Rck ever said. !!
I knew many rockers who had no idea who he was.
I met Chick as a very young pianist just starting out many years ago when RTF was just beginning to play out. He was so kind, encouraging, and gracious to me. I had seen him three nights in a row in the front row and he knew I was transported by his music to new realms. By the third night, he would play an amazing phrase and look right at me smiling. I'll never forget that! That evening, after the concert, he invited me backstage, and introduced me to his wife, and several prominent jazz/fusion musicians at that time. It was around 1974. What a generous soul he was.
My heart is just broken to learn of this master musician passing...RIP Maestro! You will be sorely missed!
Great to hear, consider yourself just lucky and thankful. .
Was that the “Where Have I Known You Before” tour when Al just joined the band? Where did he do 3 nights in a row? I saw RTF in 1974 In Philadelphia at Playhouse in the Park. “Transporting” is the perfect word. He was so kind every time I had an opportunity to meet and talk with him. He made living on this Earth a far more rich experience. RIP.
@@stevenrubin9048 Yes it was. He did it at the Troubadour in Los Angeles in 1974. Al had a music stand with sheet music on it and Chick would give him cues as well. I agree with you that Chick truly enriched my life with his extraordinary music.
True story - Me and my dad were traveling around Europe on a 2 week Eurailpass in 1980. While in Copenhagen, Denmark we visited Tivoli Gardens and I noticed that there was a concert hall inside the park. Just on a whim, I wanted to see if anybody was playing there that day, and lo and behold Chick Corea and Gary Burton were on the bill. Although my dad wasn't interested, I went in to see them while my dad waited outside. Needless to say, they were both magical that night, and I told my dad he missed one hell of a concert. R.I.P. Chick Corea.
He finally returned to the forever, which he always expressed through his music... Rest in eternal peace, Chick!
RIP Chick. 😞😢
I'm getting old. All my heroes are passing away.
This happens to every generation. I admit that doesn’t make it any easier. We can still enjoy their music, and keep it alive.
Michael Jackson, Prince, Neil Peart, Lyle Mays, and now Chick...(sigh)...Who have I missed? Wait. Nevermind. RIP.
Agree. I always find and found it disappointing that we have to leave again one day. So many questions. Beleaving is not knowing....Philosophy is somethin´ for masochists
correction above comment: someday or somedays I´m not a native english speaker
@@rainerkrause34 “One day” is correct. “Some day” is correct too
I’m 75 now. I was blown away when introduced to him in 1970. Changed my life forever. FUSION!!!
Are you still alive sir ?
I never post comments but I had too this time. Chick is my all time favorite musician ever of any genre. I wouldn't be a jazz fan if it wasn't for chick. His elektric band was the the first jazz group i ever heavily got into. This has been the hardest musician loss by far that I've dealt with. RIP Armando Anthony Corea 1941-2021. Your legacy will live on forever. Thank you for inspiring many people with your music.
Chick Corea had a very distinctive "voice" on piano, one that spoke with clarity and intelligence. He was one of a kind. I was shocked at the news of his passing.
First memory of Chick...I'm about 8 riding in my dad's forest green Porsche, bright sunny day and dad is BLASTING RTF Vulcan Worlds, on 8 Track!... When I hear that song today I can smell the car! Chick has been part of my music life ever since. Saw him about 5 times. Thank you Chick. God bless your life.
I was privileged to have seen Chic live in three different settings: The reunion of Return To Forever from a number of years ago, The Five Piece Band, with John McLaughlin, Kenny Garrett, Christian McBride and Vinnie Colaiuta from roughly the same period and a solo acoustic concert in a small theater a couple of years after those concerts. At the acoustic concert, Chick invited the audience to yell out a tune for him to play. I waited a moment thinking someone would surely request Spain, but no one did, so I yelled it out. Chic said, "I heard Spain, so here it is." What a thrill! RIP, Chic and thanks for the incredible music.
You could look at it this way however - he was 79 and had worked for decades and put a HUGE / LEGENDARY mark on music itself - was very successful at it - adored etc . .
And so - through the lens of "don't be sad it ended - be glad it happened at all" - you can easily say that since all human beings have an expiration date - and he was still vibrant and playing at 79 he was a profound outlier in that sense. I mean how many people who play music are able to be successful and how many can still play at 79 or are even alive. He had an INCREDIBLE run - and life.
Well said man
It’s appropriate to do both (be sad and glad).
I agree.
Everytime someone famous dies at a fairly old age the circlejerking internet is surprised that eternal youth still isn't a thing.
Be grateful ❗ Thank you Chick; Rest in Power!
We are all fortunate that he left us with such a massive body of work.
It also makes you think what you leave other people, not just as a musical genius. It feels really good that people think they have been fortunate to have known you and what you shared with them.
"We are all fortunate that he left us with such a massive body of work."
I remember back in the mid seventies, when I was just getting acquainted with Chick, I met a guy who claimed to have every record that Chick had ever appeared on. It was a stack of vinyl three feet high! It's so sad to have to say goodbye to one of those very few and very special musicians that have touched you so deeply.
@@darrellrees4371 yeah I'd been a Return to Forever fan for years, but recently I'd been on a Chick Corea kick listening to all his solo and other albums on Spotify. And then this happened. Just devastating. One of the greatest ever.
When I hear this kind of jazz I feel like when I'm listening to people way smarter than me talk about something like dark matter or string theory.
Yes. I know I’m not on their level. 😬
I met Chick years ago while working for a Jazz radio station in Phoenix. I saw him across the room and thought to myself, what on Earth am I going to ask this genius, in the short amount of time I have to talk to him? I approached him and he turned to me warmly. I said, “So, what’s it like coming from another planet?” He didn’t miss a beat and spent the next five minutes explaining the structure of their society, their transportation systems, agriculture and climate challenges. It was amazing and pretty much exactly what I would’ve expected from this incredible human being. His passing is a great loss. 💔 🎶 ✨
If you leave behind work that is that strong, then you lived a good life. While I am saddened by this news, I am grateful for his art. Thanks Rick for the heartfelt memorial.
Well said brother.
I saw him in 1983 during the short lived reunion tour with Return to Forever, the classic lineup. Stanley Clarke, Al Di Meola, Lenny White, Chick Corea. They did three sets. The middle set was acoustic. They divided the audience into groups and had us play percussion for some of the songs. It was a fun concert.
I saw this line up at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. I went for Stanley Clarke, but was blown away by Chick!!!! I was 17 in 1983, played bass in a prog/rock band and loved RUSH and Stanley Clarke.
lincoln3307 I first saw Chick Corea perform live in New York when I was 17 in 1985. I first heard Return to Forever the year before, and it changed my life and eventually led me to jazz. I’d been studying classical piano since 2nd grade, but was a diehard rock fan and taught myself guitar & bass to Rush albums starting in 8th grade in 1981 (first song learned: Different Strings from Permanent Waves).
My point: Stanley Clarke and Geddy Lee were also my bass heroes when I finally got to see Chick perform live. R.I.P. Chick.
Saw him a couple of times in the early '80's and with Weather Report before that. More recently in late '19 when he did a recital at Davies Hall called Mozart to Monk.
That must have been insane.
Was blessed to have caught that tour at Universal Amphi in LA. Unforgettable show. He came to De Anza College in 82, while I was there and did a master class.
Chick was a musical soul from the heavens. Can’t even be said in words what he meant. He touched me musically to my core for close to 50 years and was absolutely without a doubt my favorite accompanying musician. He listened so well to the others he played with and created breathtaking counterpoint. Genius. The “Light As A Feather” recordings with the alternate takes and the ones they used for the record is my favorite jazz album of all time. You hear something new every time you listen to it and I’ve been listening to it since it was released in 1972.
You're a good man Rick. Thank you. Good tribute
Thanks for doing this. Chick’s mother told me that when he was a child she would strip his bed sheets to wash them. She would find music written in pencil on the bed sheet. He was supposed to be sleeping but his mind was always in music. As amazing as he was as a musician/composer he was a wonderful person, loving father and a true friend. I will miss him.
Absolutely - he was : is on my mind since I was a kid. Chick defines playful , re-invented himself multiple times, clear thinking, extreme time feel and on and on we can go. On a short list Henie one of the greatest.
He was extraordinary kind and encouraging also.
Very much so @@gunthertobias3909
I saw him play a solo piano concert almost exactly a year ago today in Denmark. One of the most magical concerts of my life. He emitted a sense of complete selflessness and absolute virtuosity. Rest in peace, Chick.
I consider Three Quartets to be the most important recording of all time. And I saw this band here in Chicago right around the time the record was released. This is the most seriously well written, performed and produced improvisational music I have ever encountered.
Very few musicians who have passed made me feel grief for days, weeks, months. David Bowie was the first, now Chick Corea is the second. Really feeling it. Great tribute Rick.
As this prog rocker starved for good music in the 80's I moved into New Age and Fusion Jazz, with Chick and Jean-Luc Ponty being my staples. RIP and thanks...
Yeah, mainly Electric Band, then I discovered Weather Report, then Pat Metheny...
Undoubtedly Chick was the most rhythmically precise pianist in the history of music . He was the greatest creator of Latin Jazz . A fantastic innovator that explored so many genre His total dedication to music was an example to all . Descanse en paz .
I saw him perform live with Paco De Lucia's band plus a jazz drummer. It was an incredible night.
Even more precise than his best drummers
He was a drummer himself
@@guillaumechabason3165 Tout a fait
I am not a jazz fan and had not heard this before. My loss. Sounds so fresh. Could have just been released! Rest in peace Mr Corea.
Thank you Rick for that great tribute to a great musician! I loved listening to all those pieces...
A very sad day indeed. Like losing Bach or Beethoven. His music, like theirs, will live on forever. It has certainly been a tough couple of years for music with all the greats that have passed on recently.
I think it has something to do with not being able to do what they need to do. Professional musicians feed off of making people go through emotions that can only be experienced through the non-verbal communication of music.
The stress of Covid 19 is diametrically opposed to the joy music brings. Being confined, much less not being able to gather with other musicians and interact with them and audiences has to wear on the psyche.
It's okay if you choose isolation to contemplate and be introspective, but having it imposed, sometimes mandated, weakens the immune system.
I'm agaraphobic to a degree, so it doesn't bother me that much, but I really miss softball. Six months a year I got to laugh, get some fresh air and exercise. Without those six months this year, my physical and mental health has suffered.
Make the most of every day, "tomorrow is not promised."
Terribly sad news. Losing people of his caliber is heartbreaking.
I’m still stunned by the news of Chick’s passing. I saw him play countless times - solo, duet with Herbie; different trios, quartets, quintets, etc. I was always in awe of his youthful energy and creativity. He had such visible joy every time he played. I was practising last night when I started to receive texts with the news. After feeling incredibly sad initially I read his final words to his fans and was injected with energy from those. I then had my own tribute to Chick by playing along with some of my favourite compositions of his. I will be eternally grateful for the consistent inspiration he provided and the rich legacy he leaves. Thank you, Chick. You were a true master. Sophie
I saw RTF when I was 18 and loved them all. It was then I realized I had just seen the greatest guitarist in the world. So long Eric Clapner hello Al Di Meola. Chic helped pull my tastes into appreciating more classically flavored genre, which is saying something for a hippie with a head full of Hendrix.
The Ultimate Band in heaven keeps growing at an alarming rate.
The additions in the last few years have been incredible.
@@youKnowWho3311 Agreed.
@@youKnowWho3311 lol... I read 'auditions...' omg... Great gig in the sky... ty.. I had a 'scientology dream's once... a building in dwtn Seattle was like 'a space station...' and 'all my coworkers' seemed to be there in this 'professional environment' - with spaceships/pods you could 'go out in...' Wow - like 'a reunion...' - thanks... psychic zach... -Bahai... (bupc - the 'government people...' lol... Neal Chase/Jensen and co...)... Bless! Thank you!! :)
Who gives Rick a thumbs down for this? Earless clods.
Maybe some people who dislike everything by Rick, some people envy his succes. Sad.
Unfortunately, people who are probably very unhappy with their own lives would give this a thumbs down. I feel bad for them
You'd be surprised how many people misclick. Then there's those who didn't plan on liking or disliking but somehow accidentally end up clicking on dislike anyway and never notice (while putting their unlocked phone in their pocket or whatever). The way it looks now it might as well be 0 dislikes.
Naw, just trolly babies.
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In my opinion, Return to Forever is the greatest and most underrated band of all time. Every single time I listen to those albums they blow my mind.
No Mistery and Romantic Warrior also blew my mind!
Where have I known you before rocks so hard.
“If you like Rock music I don’t see how you can’t like this.” Perfectly said!!
Three Quartets was a life-changing desert island disc for me. Chick is my greatest inspiration, and I’ve had the privilege of telling him in person. I have no words for a loss of this magnitude.
I'm 56 now and from Middle school through today, his music is part of my life. I drove my daughter crazy because every day when I drove her to school, the music I played in the car was ALWAYS Chick Corea. I would explain to her what was going on theoretically. My daughter was very polite and nodded her head. I just hope that I gave her a taste of what a genius is but more importantly what her father thinks is great music.
same here - everything as you describe
same 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
My dad's a little older than you but same experience, he played it every day (and still does) Finally, years later, I got it. RIP Chick.
Listening to a random ten seconds of Chick’s song chords reveals a piano mastery beyond comprehension. For the amateur, one might conclude “nah, those notes won’t sound right together,” but for Chick it was like, “oh yeah, listen and learn.” His talent, originality and creativity blow my mind.
Thank you Rick for paying tribute because I am confident your wide influence brought more notoriety to a legend too many today had never heard of before.
This is the type of jazz that influenced Fagan and Becker.
yep, cause it's coltraney hard bop
Truly a genius and master of jazz. No one better!!🙏
No surprise Chick and Don are two of the finest exponents of the Fender Rhodes.
Chick was beyond 99.9% of jazz pianists. He was a genius that we’ll likely never see again. The interplay he had in his duos was almost beyond definition (listen to La Fiesta with Gary Burton)...so complex, yet still maintaining it’s melodic center throughout. The world lost not only a genius of performance and composition, but a great humanitarian. R.I.P., Chick.
Chick Cores was one of the greatest musicians in all human history. We are lucky to have been alive at the same time!
And he was an even better composer. The Mozart of Jazz Fusion.
"Quartet No. 1" sound kind of like Stravinsky goes jazz! "Check Blast" ... man!!!
Thanks for the music, Chick!
THANKS for your kind words about CHICK ....A GREAT MASTER ☮️🎵🎶 from Portugal🇵🇹 PAZ ☮️ & JAZZ 🎵🎶 FOR CHICK COREA ...
my dad had the Three Quartets, Sundance and Is albums. He loved Jaco Pastorius, and sax players Getz, Hirt, Parker, Coltrane, Barbieri, Mulligan & Adderley. He loved sax, played baritone sax and alto clarinet. I miss my dad as he introduced me to jazz. Chick will be missed.
My own story is similar, except my dad was a bass player. A very sad day.
Romantic Warrior is one the BEST fusion LPs ever.
i agree my friend. absolutley. one of my first fusion experiences, i have heard as a young musician. after all this years is it like new,.... timeless. thanks for your comment! greets from germany
Also Where Have I Known You Before and No Mystery, the three albums from the 70s are a part of my life. And don't forget The Leprechaun.
Yup. Was not into jazz or fusion but in 1976 heard Romantic Warrior and knew this was something special.
My favorite jazz fusion album ever
Fantastic album! My father raised me right, and we knew that Chick was one of the best.
I got to meet Chick Corea in the summer of ‘71. I was 18. He was just forming Circle at the time. I heard him downtown at Slugs’ Saloon on East 3rd street. I was an aspiring pianist and talked to him in the break between sets, and he invited me to a rehearsal he was doing at a loft in the Village. Got a chance to meet and talk with Dave Holland and Anthony Braxton about how they saw improvisation. I was seriously no one, he had of course never met me before, but that’s what Chick was like. Now he sings, and, though we will, none of us needs to sob. He’s still here. He simply returned to forever.
Met him 3 times, with a sit down & chat, have a photo with him, arm over shoulder like buddies. He is very soft & respectful. One of my biggest hero.
Corea was born in my city, Chelsea Mass, I've lived here all my life and corea was always the most notable person to have been born in my city. R.I.P. hes an inspiration for me to strive for success in this difficult city
Good luck man.
What a drag to lose him. What a joy to hear him. Thanks, Rick Beato, for this loving tribute.
I'm shocked and sad. Just Searched Chick Corea on TH-cam to hear him as everyday and saw this.
RIP Chick Corea, You have been a great influence for all of the Jazz lovers world wide. Thank you for brilliance music and personality.
In 1980 a friend played Romantic Warrior for me and I became a life-long fan. That album still gets played monthly after 40 years! It is a pivotal moment in my musical maturity, growing beyond the limited music I had experienced. I learned to be open-minded and to take a chance, and I have found so much that I would never have tried otherwise.
A true legend. He will be missed. Been listening to him since I was in my early twenties. I am now in my sixties. 40 years. Rest in peace Chick.
Hello 👋, how are you doing my dear?
Safe journey Chick.
You taught me to rethink Jerry Doucette’s refrain; Jazz isn’t crazy, and you’re never to young to play it.
Thank you. Just listening to your work expanded my world.
Rick, thank you for this video tribute for Chick Corea! Grew up in the 70s and never got into the fusion thing. Was a hard rock fan first (Sabbath,Purple,Zep,etc) with no exposure to jazz.
I am currently listening to a Return to Forever Anthology on Spotify & it is amazing! I'll continue to explore. R.I.P. Chick
I heard something today that Chick would want us to pay attention to. I quote "Keep creating.. it's the antidote" Chick.. your music will always be here for us.. when we need you the most. Thank you for all your wonderful work.
He was THE main influence for me finding my hero drummers Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colaiuta and Steve Gadd. Fortunately I got to see him Live when I was studying at Humber College in Toronto. I wish I could have seen him with Dave and the Electric Band. Rest In Peace Maestro
So sad to hear about Chick's passing. I first saw him live when I was around 20, going back around 45 years ago. I was at a coffee shop at Rutgers University and he was in there with Stanley Clarke and David Sanchez with a couple of other notables from The Return To Forever.. They played for about 25 of us for two hours. No charge, Stanley's birthday! I think he was turning 22 or close to that. Great day, great musician. I became a huge fan and saw him numerous times. With all those great bands he put together. He will be missed.
That'd be an experience.
Truly my favorite musician of all time. I never knew a piano could sound like that until I heard CHICK'S album friends, and my spanish heart. It changed my musical life forever. Really sad to accept he's not with us anymore. Thank for the musical gift you gave us all. Day is done you can rest in peace now.
The quartets recordings were phenomenal , Chick was his usual stellar exceptional playing but Brecker's playing was beyond human. Just insanely great.
I’m grabbing a glass of wine ( and maybe a little something else) and going to listen to Romantic Warrior tonight!
BOOM!! So will I David!! I’ve been a fan of C.C.since the 60’s...
With you 🌞👍
@@ajadrew count me in too.👍🏾😀
@@douglaspaterson5269 ⭐
and My Spanish Heart and Now He Sings Now He Sobs
Chick Corea was an absolute genius, he has a very unique way to create harmonies and melodies.
I played "The Mad Hatter" album over and over in high school in the 70's and it gave me great joy.
Thanks for doing this Rick. Chick was one of my favorite musicians of all time. Maybe THE favorite. I was lucky enough to see him many times throughout my life including sitting right at the edge of the stage at the Blue Note while he was doing the Three Quartets music with Gadd, Brecker and Gomez. One of the best musical nights of my life.
I am devastated by this loss, as are we all.
And let's not forget we also lost Michael Brecker a few years ago.
Return to Forever... you are missed my brother.
When so much of American life is uninspired these days Chicks music was keeping me afloat and was looking forward to enjoying the master phase of his life. When most most of the world looks at America these days with disappointment Chicks music always made me be proud to be an American.
Beautifully said.
Don't be so proud...Chick was Italian.... just kidding. Be always proud of your country. The best part of USA is your country. Those led astray by erroneous ideas are just betraying, though mostly unaware, your country. And don't be so pessimistic: many people from Europe are still looking at the best part of America with hope and not with disappointment. Best greetings and wishes from an italian wandering through Europe. God bless America, the one faithful to itself.
A monumental passing. This brings back high school memories of listening to the local alt music station play this music on the midnight album hour back in the late 60s and early 70s. Everyone tried playing like this in weekly jam sessions; we never sounded like this, of course, but we wanted to. Thanks for sharing your memories and honoring Chick.
I have realized for a while, since I am now nearing my mid-60s, that there is a sadness in living long enough to see so many artists who brought me joy passing. I prize having seen Chick and so many other musical greats live that I was lucky enough to share the planet with for a time. Thanks, Rick.
"Corea won 23 Grammy Awards and was nominated over 60 times." Wow.
I am struggling to think of a more important jazz musician in the modern age, perfectly at home with jazz standards and able to push the boundaries into new forms. I am just so bloody sad at the news, always hoped I would see him live again.
I grew up with Chick and cherish all his works. My son is listening to his playing now and I don’t think my wife will ever understand the style. It’s not for everyone but you can learn from it all indeed including his insights on life. Hope he was saved. Going to miss a good friend.
Rick--I am almost 75, and from infancy, my father exposed me to jazz and blues (even his collection of "race" records) and they say I kicked my crib to the beat. Baby Boomers and pre-WW II musicians did more to advance the wonder of myriad genres of music than anyone since the era of the great classicists. Building on that "modern" foundation, the younger following generations gave us R & R, R & B, "Soul" and more. It would not surprise me to learn that even EVH picked up some of the spirit of premier jazz and Mr. Corea. This year has been so painful because my generation is, quite frankly, dying as the inevitable aspect of human existence. I respect you. It takes someone like you to so sweetly honor Chick Corea's contribution to the world. Thank you.
To call this man a legend is an understatement, may his music live on forever.
I was lucky enough to see Chick live a few times. The most recent time was a bucket list concert for me in 2018 with the Akoustic Band. It was amazing. Chick was a gentle under spoken master. RIP Chick
Came here as soon as i found out. I knew you would talk about Chick with the respect and admiration he so deserves. Thanks again Rick. You are the best.
I’ve seen so many tributes to Chick Corea on YT (of course). But to have the tribute coming from Rick Beato it really means something. It means Chick was not just a recognized jazz maestro. But also he was the true representation of fusion and music across genres. Thanks for the musics, Chick!
This music was heard by stadium crowds back in the day - Miles, Chick, Return to Forever, Weather Report, many more . . . quite a time in music history, not to be seen again. RIP Chick.
Chick was my hero. I used to listen to the whole Friends album every day after school, wondering how someone could possibly create music like that (and I was and am a big Gadd fan). Gone too soon. RIP.
My friend had the Friends album when it came out. I’m still looking for a copy on vinyl. I have many of his titles and saw his different bands a few times. Some, like Electrik Band, the virtuosity is quite demanding for me to process, so I don’t listen often. I’ve bought solo project records by Chick’s drummers through the years but never really aspired to reach a level of playing many notes very fast. Impressive but for me it was easier to find work as a sideman being more of a less-is-more, in-the-pocket drummer.
I am so thankful that I decided to join the Chick Corea Academy last year and really appreciated his live workshops, which to me were, without question, the most important part of the Academy. Just to have had the opportunity to ask questions and get answers straight from him was amazing. He also discussed Quartet #1 a bit, among many other tunes, and had a special guest musician (ex. Steve Gadd, John Patitucci, Hiromi) join him near the end of each workshop.
Three Quartets is my favorite of his, and Gadd and Brecker are one of the reasons. Also, his album Friends is quite incredible and worth your time.
I did not know much of Chick's music ... only through Miles Davis' In a Silent Way. Thanks for presenting more of his music Rick.
So glad I got to see him play in vancouver with return to forever reunion. It was an unbelievable show.
Was that the reunion in the 80s? I saw that here in NY at the Beacon when I was around 17 and that had such a huge impact on me. So sad about this loss. I've lost so many of my music heroes in the last few years and it feels like this is just gonna be how it is for here on out 💔😓
@@mbass718
It was 2008. Corea, Clarke, de Meola and white. The show was electric.
@@12voltvids oh wow okay. Damn I missed that somehow. Think I was actually away for awhile at the time but glad I saw them when I did.
@@mbass718 i have one of the shows they did here. Hifi TV broadcast it and i made an HD copy of the complete show.
Think they called it the Ford Centre at the time, one of my favorite gigs ever !
People rag on Chick for being too cerebral or unlistenable. That's unfair. Such a versatile and unique musical voice. Listening to Nite Sprite his honor. RIP.
❤️nite Sprite
I discovered Return to forever back in '76. My thoughts towards music and composition changed completely. May God Bless you and hold you close.
Thanks for remembering Chick. I took my two sons to see him perform about 4 years ago on Long Island. He was awesome. I enjoyed him a long time go with Return to Forever live on Long Island. I appreciate the fact that he looked out for new talent like Miles Davis. It is a loss for all of us.
Rick, know that you have and are creating a legacy of your own! I’m very appreciative for your willingness to teach and share the light of music.
Thank you for this, Rick. I have an ex-girlfriend who did some work with him through Yamaha. She said that he and Gayle were amazing folks. Another friend of mine had Gayle in his group and told me stories about how Chick would just spontaneously sit in with them just for the fun of it. He is/was an absolutely brilliant soul with a kind heart who will be--and, should be--missed.
Rick, one of your students in the early 90s at Ithaca College, a clarinet player, played Quartet #1 at his senior recital (pretty sure you were there). I was his piano player at that recital. Thanks for the memories. Every time I watch your videos I feel transported back in time to class with you....but this one was a doozy, particularly in the context of Chick's passing. It's been a rough ~400 days....Neil, Eddie and Chick. Best to you.
Thanks so much for posting this Rick. Helping people know more about Chick and his incredible music, influence is wonderful! The music world just lost another legend.... may he rest in peace! Go out there people listen, make , play and buy music.
I saw him in October of 2019. Even in his old age, he was far and away the greatest musician I’ve ever had the pleasure of seeing live. It’s not even close
Return to forever is one of the things that knocked me of of my comfy little hard rock bed some 40 years ago. He’s gone but his body of work will live forever :(
Yeah same, Return to Forever introduced me to jazz. Romantic Warrior remains one of my all-time favorite albums, maybe top-3 or so? SO good.
Your eloquence resonates in all that I have been privileged to take in from you on TH-cam. Thanks Rick
Thank you so much Rick! Watched live yesterday and was really moved and enjoyed the memories! 😥💔
Terribly sad news. He was a legend
Sobering - about the gift of life, and art, talent. You think people 'are forever' and then suddenly, wow... I was participating in his "Chick Corea Academy" and this was a live way to learn and even get personal feedback!! Materials, music, etc.. This 'access' and promotion was 'genius' and I'm so grateful for that now. Thank you... There's like 'a legacy' to carry on..
Quartet #1 7:07
Spain 11:06
Windows 13:33
Check Blast 17:24
Waltz for Debby (live) 22:02
RIP Chick :(
My wife was a dancer , but she loved her jazz. Yesterday she cried for her teen idilMary Wilson this morning she found out about chick., thank you she I joyed your words and summing up chick , and playing his best ones, but there was many. She told me well we’re next all our best our leaving us. I only wish I left a great mark on the world. She’s a retired counselor.God bless take care. P.s. her favorite is the pianos
СВЕТЛАЯ ПАМЯТЬ ВЕЛИКОМУ МУЗЫКАНТУ!!! R. I. P.
Think about the line" RETURN TO FOREVER" ......I always felt musicians were immune to death and disease a childish notion I know but his playing was the laughter of the gods and will live Forever in the land of forever. I / we listened and worshipped Chick, Brecker, Steve Gadd etc. and would argue to the death their place along all the great music in our times. The light, the humor, the execution came together with him. His music was part of my lifes journey in Philly, Sun Ra, Grendle's Lair, Miles, MAHAVISHNU , McCoy....🙏I'll celebrate his contibutions
What a heart felt send off.
Beautifully done Rick.
It's a gift for us music lovers who had the luck to cross Chick`s path of his musical adventures, discoveries and experiments. Touching our soul, mind and heart deeply such a titan like he was gave us access to our own (well)!being as human. Its now our duty to give access the younger generations to this outstanding landscape Chick had painted musically as artist with his collaborative colleagues on the canvas of piano and synth. Tks for sharing ... Chick`s legacy will live on
Thanks Rick. Chic Corea was introduced to me as a teenager when we were budding musicians. He's always been, along with Geno Vannelli and George Duke, one of my musical heros.
He inspired me to become a Scientologist back in the day. In the 90s I was on an anti psych march with Chic, Isaac Hayes and David Pomeranz. Back at the hotel I asked if I could share a table with them (sneaky but you know you'll never get a chance like that again). Chic politely said "I'm sorry but I think this table is reserved". Anyway, they all have an impromptu performance each with Chic coming on last. He was very gracious about the other two and if there is one thing that I will always remember him for it's that his performances were never quite long enough for me. Chic is like a holiday. It takes time to get into it and then all of a sudden, it's over too soon!
Thanks for all you've given us and I wonder if I'll recognize you in your next life? Lord knows that style is very distinctive! Bless you and your family.