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Announcement

It is with great sadness we announce that on February 9th, Chick Corea passed away at the age of 79, from a rare form of cancer which was only discovered very recently.

Throughout his life and career, Chick relished in the freedom and the fun to be had in creating something new, and in playing the games that artists do.

He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, and a great mentor and friend to so many. Through his body of work and the decades he spent touring the world, he touched and inspired the lives of millions.

Though he would be the first to say that his music said more than words ever could, he nevertheless had this message for all those he knew and loved, and for all those who loved him:

“I want to thank all of those along my journey who have helped keep the music fires burning bright. It is my hope that those who have an inkling to play, write, perform or otherwise, do so. If not for yourself then for the rest of us. It’s not only that the world needs more artists, it’s also just a lot of fun.

“And to my amazing musician friends who have been like family to me as long as I’ve known you: It has been a blessing and an honor learning from and playing with all of you. My mission has always been to bring the joy of creating anywhere I could, and to have done so with all the artists that I admire so dearly—this has been the richness of my life.”

Chick’s family will of course appreciate their privacy during this difficult time of loss.

Chick Corea Akoustic Band: LIVE

The first posthumous release from Chick's beloved, long-running Akoustic Band, featuring John Patitucci on bass and Dave Weckl on drums

Coming September 24

Before his time was cut short, Chick was working to release this new 2-CD concert album recorded January 13, 2018 at SPC Music Hall in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Chick Corea: In the Mind of a Master

Introducing an exclusive documentary special taking viewers behind the scenes with Grammy Award-winning jazz legend, Chick Corea and the making of “The Spanish Heart Band – Antidote” album. An unprecedented, intimate look featuring stories and explorations from his remarkable career.

Attend the Screening

The New Chick Corea Trio Album: Trilogy 2

with Christian McBride and Brian Blade | Read more

Brand-New Studio Album! Watch the video >>

Keep Up with Chick

Get tour schedules, insider-only merch deals and & more!

25-Time Grammy-Winning Jazz Legend, Pianist and Composer

A luminary, ebullient and eternally youthful.

The New York Times

A venerated maestro.

BBC

Gale force intensity, gloriously impassioned.

Jazzwise Magazine

For Musicians

One-on-One with Chick Corea

An intimate online video workshop series, created and presented by Chick.

Music Magic Podcasts

Chick talks with musicians and friends about the inner workings of the musical universe.

The Vigil Songbook

Chick’s own charts from 7 original tunes off his acclaimed 2013 album, The Vigil.

Blog Posts

To my forever Soulmate

To my forever Soulmate, 💞 What a privilege to be by your side for 50 loving years, sharing in the Joy of Creating as you so beautifully and passionately kept the music fires burning bright. I will...

Trilogy Trio Hits the Road in Europe

It’s been a few months, but we’re officially back on the road! When we last left off, Chick had finished a couple orchestral gigs in the Pacific Northwest with the Seattle and Portland Symphony Orchestras and...

7 Cities in 9 Days: Chick Corea Trilogy Wraps its US Tour

Hi all, With the finish line in sight, Trilogy wrapped up the final week of their North American Tour in flying colors — spanning 7 different cities in 9 days! The balmy port town of Wilmington, NC was first...

Chick Corea Trilogy

Chick Corea & The Spanish Heart Band

Timeline

Chick Corea, c. 1972

Early Years: 1941-71

Return to Forever: 1972-78

Chick & John McLaughlin

Playing with Friends: 1979-85

Chick Corea with the Elektric Band

Going Elektric: 1986-1999

Chick Corea & John McLaughlin

New Directions: 2000-2012

Chick Corea & Wynton Marsalis

Further Explorations: 2013 –