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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.
@@stevenrubin9049 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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. 💔 🎶 ✨
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.
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
I'm shocked and sad. Just Searched Chick Corea on RUclips 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.
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
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
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 Corea on Al Di Meola on the "Casino" Album is one of my all-time favorites!!! I listened to that nonstop for months!!! I absolutely love it and I'll never get tired of it! That was my introduction to Chick... Chick's playing on it was phenomenal the feel, melodies, harmonies, modes, rhythmic variations... absolutely amazing and unlike anyone else!!! I have been a huge fan ever since and actually before that I really didn't pay much attention to that style or synth in general... it opened up my eyes & ears to a whole new world!!! He's definitely my favorite!!! R.I.P. Chick Corea
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.
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.
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 :(
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.
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
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.
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
We've been loosing so many between last year and now . My dad got me into jazz and I love hearing Chick play. At least we have so much music left behind by them all.
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.
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
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.
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 💔😓
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
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.
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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.
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.
My heart is broke. Chick was the man on keys. Playing with such finesse and eloquence and then in a millisecond rip out scales and just played with his heart. Chick and Herbie Handcock Head hunters was one of my first prog- jazz albums. RIP. Chick.
I got to see Chick & Herbie play duets at the 1st Playboy Jazz Festival in 1979 at the Hollywood Bowl. I actually got to sit INSIDE the Hollywood Bowl on the floor about 20 yards from Chick. So blessed to have that experience. Love you Chick, RIP.
My dad grew up with Chick in Chelsea, MA, and they played together in drums corps as teens. I had the good fortune to meet Chick a couple times after shows in Boston. My dad and Chick died 51 weeks apart. I like to think they are jammin' together up there now... The last time I saw Chick was a solo piano show at the Wilbur Theatre. Just Chick, no other instruments. In his hands, a piano turned into another instrument entirely. I was completely transported. Near the end of the show, Chick invited some college kids on stage to trade fours. The first time I saw Chick was with Gary Burton at Berklee, at the time the Duet album came out. I found his Children's Songs particularly mesmerizing. They are a great introduction to jazz for young piano players.
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.
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.
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.
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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!!!!!!!!!
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.
@@stevenrubin9049 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.
"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 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.
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.
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
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.
He finally returned to the forever, which he always expressed through his music... Rest in eternal peace, Chick!
RIP Chick. 😞😢
I’m 75 now. I was blown away when introduced to him in 1970. Changed my life forever. FUSION!!!
Are you still alive sir ?
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.
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!
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 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.
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.
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.
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...
Thank you Rick for that great tribute to a great musician! I loved listening to all those pieces...
You're a good man Rick. Thank you. Good tribute
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
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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.
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 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.
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
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.
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I played "The Mad Hatter" album over and over in high school in the 70's and it gave me great joy.
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.
The Ultimate Band in heaven keeps growing at an alarming rate.
The additions in the last few years have been incredible.
@@youKnowWho3311 Agreed.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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. 💔 🎶 ✨
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.
Return to Forever... you are missed my brother.
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
“If you like Rock music I don’t see how you can’t like this.” Perfectly said!!
What a drag to lose him. What a joy to hear him. Thanks, Rick Beato, for this loving tribute.
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.
What a loss for the musical world. RIP Chick. Thanks for blessing us with your music.
I'm shocked and sad. Just Searched Chick Corea on RUclips 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.
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
Chick Corea was an absolute genius, he has a very unique way to create harmonies and melodies.
He was one of my fave all time jazz players... I am so happy I saw him in Vegas in the 1990s... best show ever... RIP Chick....
Thank you so much Rick! Watched live yesterday and was really moved and enjoyed the memories! 😥💔
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
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 Corea on Al Di Meola on the "Casino" Album is one of my all-time favorites!!! I listened to that nonstop for months!!! I absolutely love it and I'll never get tired of it!
That was my introduction to Chick...
Chick's playing on it was phenomenal the feel, melodies, harmonies, modes, rhythmic variations... absolutely amazing and unlike anyone else!!!
I have been a huge fan ever since and actually before that I really didn't pay much attention to that style or synth in general... it opened up my eyes & ears to a whole new world!!! He's definitely my favorite!!!
R.I.P. Chick Corea
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.
To call this man a legend is an understatement, may his music live on forever.
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.
This World is a much poorer place with out Chick. He was the most inspiring pianist I've ever heard, RIP Chick
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
We've been loosing so many between last year and now . My dad got me into jazz and I love hearing Chick play. At least we have so much music left behind by them all.
What a heart felt send off.
Beautifully done Rick.
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.
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 discovered Return to forever back in '76. My thoughts towards music and composition changed completely. May God Bless you and hold you close.
"Corea won 23 Grammy Awards and was nominated over 60 times." Wow.
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.
СВЕТЛАЯ ПАМЯТЬ ВЕЛИКОМУ МУЗЫКАНТУ!!! R. I. P.
THANKS for doing this Rick. SO GREAT. This is a loving tribute to the talent and spirit of Chick! Merci beaucoup from SW France.
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 💔😓
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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 !
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.
Rick your a fantastic historian of many of these great jazz artist ;
Chick Corea , Lyle Mays. !
Love U true genuine heartfelt honesty .
Amen
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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.
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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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.
RIP. One of the all-time greats and a jazz fusion master! Thank you for your musical inspiration!
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.
Oh man so sorry to hear the news. Legendary musician , will be missed. RIP.
My heart is broke. Chick was the man on keys. Playing with such finesse and eloquence and then in a millisecond rip out scales and just played with his heart. Chick and Herbie Handcock Head hunters was one of my first prog- jazz albums. RIP. Chick.
Love your work Rick, thank you for today's video.
I got to see Chick & Herbie play duets at the 1st Playboy Jazz Festival in 1979 at the Hollywood Bowl. I actually got to sit INSIDE the Hollywood Bowl on the floor about 20 yards from Chick. So blessed to have that experience. Love you Chick, RIP.
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.👍🏾😀
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and My Spanish Heart and Now He Sings Now He Sobs
RIP Chick, a brilliant genius. One of the best artists the world has ever had and one of my favorite ones, you will be greatly missed...
My dad grew up with Chick in Chelsea, MA, and they played together in drums corps as teens. I had the good fortune to meet Chick a couple times after shows in Boston. My dad and Chick died 51 weeks apart. I like to think they are jammin' together up there now...
The last time I saw Chick was a solo piano show at the Wilbur Theatre. Just Chick, no other instruments. In his hands, a piano turned into another instrument entirely. I was completely transported. Near the end of the show, Chick invited some college kids on stage to trade fours.
The first time I saw Chick was with Gary Burton at Berklee, at the time the Duet album came out. I found his Children's Songs particularly mesmerizing. They are a great introduction to jazz for young piano players.
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.
oh goodness gracious me , the world has lost a musical genius
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
Quartet #1 is just phenomenal playing. I listen to it repeatedly and still keep finding nuances especially Eddie Gomez’s tasty double bass
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.