I try to approach each new performance and each new project as a fresh opportunity to create something special. — Chick
iRock Jazz: April 2013
I go for musicians whom I feel I can get in great rapport with. The instrument is secondary. I look for musicians doing something unique. — Chick
Chick & Joshua Bell in the Studio
Joshua Bell, one of the world’s truly great violinists, invited Chick into the recording studio this week. Chick brought a virtuoso new arrangement of “Greensleeves,” which they recorded as a gorgeous duet showcase. Take a look inside the studio:
You’ve got tickets to see Chick & Wynton Marsalis…
STARTING TONIGHT Chick & Wynton Marsalis Live! 3 FREE Live Concerts Streamed Direct from Jazz at Lincoln Center: May 16, 17 & 18 Watch it all here as Chick joins Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, featuring highly original new arrangements of the classic Chick Corea songbook. 16 May at 8pm EST – Set Reminder! 17 May …
Gayle Moran Corea to Sing This Month at Carnegie Hall
Gayle Moran Corea, the only person to have performed and recorded with the Mahavishnu Orchestra and also Return to Forever (and, as it happens, Chick’s lovely wife) is singing at Carnegie Hall this month! The details: When: May 30 / 8pm Where: Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall Tickets: Available Here Gayle will join Mika & Richard Stoltzman for their much-anticipated …
Chick’s Jamming Workshop in Cincinnati
The workshop in Cincinnati on Apr. 22 was fun. The high school students that performed were really talented. The best part of the day was the jams we had together. One student had heard that I liked to play the drums and so asked if I would play them – – so I got to jam with the jazz band …
Chick & Stanley Clarke + Special Guests at Catalina’s!
Stanley and I had a big blast last week at Catalina’s. We basked in our “acoustic jazz” roots and Señor Clarke was at the top of his bass game. Hubert Laws added such a warm dimension to the music with his beautiful flute sound and regal presence. Marcus Gilmore’s drumming carried and updated the legacy of his grandfather into the …
Video: Chick with Miles Davis in London, 1969
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fun. Thanks Chick at the 55th Grammy Awards [video]
At the 55th Grammy Awards — where Chick picked up 2 awards, for Best Instrumental Composition and Best Improvised Jazz Solo — the band fun., in their acceptance speech for Song of the Year, took a moment to thank Chick! Watch the video now!
All About Jazz: August, 2009
In the early ’50s I came across Horace Silver’s music and began to copy his songs and piano solos. That was a great school for me … — Chick
Libero: June, 2010
The Italians were among the first Europeans to embrace jazz. I feel at home in the north, in the south and also in Sicily. — Chick
Chick Previews the Vigil Setlist [New Album + Tour 2013]
Chick Corea asked: which songs do you want to hear The Vigil play? Chick’s got a stack of new compositions for his brand-new band, including a new studio album. For live performances, the band will also play some Corea Classics. Here, Chick gives you a preview! Chick Corea & The Vigil: Chick Corea – keyboards Tim Garland – saxophone Charles …
Chick at the 2013 Grammys: “Bringing Pleasure and Beauty to People in the World”
In accepting this evening’s award for Best Improvised Jazz Solo, with Gary Burton, Chick spoke to the community of musicians: “I know we’ve all got the same intention, to bring pleasure and beauty to people in the world.” Watch the full acceptance speech, above.
Chick & Gary Burton Thank-You Cam at the 2013 Grammys
Chick and Gary Burton take a turn on the Thank-You Cam, backstage at the 2013 Grammy Awards! Chick & Gary Burton are winners this year for their album Hot House: Best Instrumental Composition, “Mozart Goes Dancing” Best Improvised Jazz Solo, “Hot House”
UPDATE: Chick Earns 2 Awards at 2013 Grammy Award Ceremony
[UPDATE:] Chick took home 2 Grammy Awards at the pre-telecast ceremony this evening! Best Instrumental Composotion, “Mozart Goes Dancing” (from Hot House with Gary Burton) Best Improvised Jazz Solo, “Hot House” (from Hot House with Gary Burton) Chick will be performing at the Grammys®! Catch Chick on the Grammy telecast, with Stanley Clarke and Kenny Garrett, in honor of Dave …
