Stevie surprised the audience by hopping on stage for two tunes.
Chick & The Vigil in Argentina: August 2014
My successes have always been the result allowing myself to be interested in what I’m truly interested in – and then learning more about it. – Chick
Message from Chick: Peter Shukat
Chick’s friend and music attorney of many years passed on Saturday. Peter was in the corner of the world’s greatest artists, representing Miles Davis, John Lennon & Yoko Ono, Jimi Hendrix, John Coltrane, Bob Marley and so many others.
Chick Corea and Bela Fleck in Anchorage: April 2014
In my experience I have never really “played with” an instrument — it has always been the player that I’ve been making music with. – Chick
For Paco de Lucía
Paco’s moving on leaves a gigantic hole in the musical life of this world which his friends who have been inspired by him must fill with even more creativity. Paco inspired me in the construction of my own musical world as much as Miles Davis and John Coltrane, or Bartok and Mozart. I will dedicate all my music creation this …
Chick Honors Herbie Hancock at White House Celebration
Chick honored his longtime friend and musical compatriot Herbie Hancock as Herbie received the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor. Chick played with an all-star band, including Wayne Shorter, Jack DeJohnette and Dave Holland.
Chick Joins Stevie Wonder Onstage for Benefit in LA
Chick joined Stevie Wonder onstage in Los Angeles to play “Contusion,” from Stevie’s classic album Songs in the Key of Life. The three-hour concert also featured Herbie Hancock, John Mayer and many more.
Chick & The Vigil at the Tokyo Jazz Festival [photos]
Chick Corea & The Vigil at the Tokyo Jazz Festival — their first outing since the summer tour of the US, and the commencement of two-week series throughout Tokyo, including Chick’s first visit to Thailand.
Chick Corea & The Vigil: World Tour 2013 [Photos]
The Vigil – Years of dreaming – 6 months in preparation and pre production – a year of tours around the planet – our final week at NYC Blue Note home base.
Chick & Stanley Clarke’s First Show as a Duet
Tonight’s 1st concert of the duet with Stanley was a big blast – – – – great audiences response – – – I didn’t know what to expect – – we played very melodically tonight – – It was very intimate in the Fukui beautiful concert hall – – – we tried a lot of different things – – – …
Chick Corea Festival at Jazz at Lincoln Center
A whirlwind week of activity at one of the most prestigious venues in the world — New York’s Jazz at Lincoln Center — culminated in three nights dedicated to Chick and his music.
Businessweek: Chick’s Residency at Blue Note
Bloomberg Businessweek talked to Chick this week as he approaches the halfway point of his month-long Birthday Bash at the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City. After kicking off with Return to Forever Unplugged and the Five Peace Band, Chick this week welcomes a first for the Blue Note: the Harlem String Quartet will join him, with longtime …
Gayle Moran Corea at Carnegie Hall: Review from Eye on Dance Blog
Gayle Moran Corea — you know her as the stellar vocalist of Mahavishnu Orchestra and Return to Forever, and Chick’s lovely wife of 42 years — sung at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall last week, in the much-anticipated “New Genre! Part 2” concert led by marimba master Mika Stoltzman. The evening began with impeccable readings of new arrangements on …
The Morning Call: May, 2013
I spoke to Miles before my first gig. “Will there be a rehearsal?” His immediate answer: “Nah, just play what you hear.” — Chick
Shanghai Daily: April 2013
For me life has just begun. I see so many possible ways to keep life interesting and create music with and for others. — Chick
