Chick and his Miles Davis band cohort John McLaughlin (In a Silent Way, Bitches Brew) expand the possibilities of plugged-in jazz.
Chick Nominated for 5 Grammy Awards!
Capping a year of stellar music, Chick is now up for five Grammy© Awards! The details: Best Improvised Jazz Solo “Hot House” – Gary Burton & Chick Corea, soloists “Alice in Wonderland” – Chick Corea, soloist Best Jazz Instrumental Album Further Explorations – Chick Corea, Eddie Gomez & Paul Motian Hot House – Chick Corea & Gary Burton Best Instrumental …
Chick Corea & Bobby McFerrin Duet
Chick and Bobby McFerrin create a musical landscape like no other: bebop, ballads, standards, classical and pop all woven together seamlessly.
Mladina Newspaper: November, 2012
My father had many 78 RPM vinyl recordings. I listened to Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, the Billy Eckstein big-band … — Chick
Delo Newspaper: November, 2012
Musicians are always searching for the right “combination.” You could take any music to discover how it is a “fusion” of elements. — Chick
La Vanguardia: November, 2012
I learn from all the great musicians I have the privilege of working with – they are like family. So I keep making new projects. It’s my joy. — Chick
El Pais: November, 2012
My mission is to bring the joy of creating everywhere I can. When I can bring some pleasure I become happy myself. —Chick
Return to Forever IV
RTF opened a generation of new fans to jazz in the 1970s, and 40 years later, they’re still going strong: just listen to their latest live album.
All About Jazz: Forever is “Sublime”
Listening to Corea, Clarke & White’s upcoming 2-CD set Forever, All About Jazz hears a signal jazz piano trio recording: “Trio recordings like this clearly define the division between ‘simply exceptional’ and ‘without peer.’ All three musicians so command their instruments that they exist on a performance plane defying supportive/lead roles, in favor of absolute equality.” The album—out June 7 …
Bass Musican: “When Music Was Music”
The upcoming release of Corea, Clarke & White’s 2-CD set Forever received another shot of critical praise this week, as Bass Musician magazine called out the album’s artistry: “All throughout these CDs Corea, Clarke, and White tear it up, while the sense of a great composition is never undermined. For the record, Stanley is at his best all throughout both …
Jazz Chicago: “Stellar” Set from Corea, Clarke & White
Corea, Clarke & White’s 2-CD set Forever hits the streets June 7. Here’s what Jazz Chicago had to say about it: Corea sparkles on piano throughout, White retains his powerhouse drum propulsion, while Clarke is playing as strong as ever — adding several memorable solos and a new original number — ‘La Cancion de Sophia.’ Ponty and Connors both do …
All About Jazz: “The impossible is familiar territory”
“It seemed impossible that two human beings could play such intricately melodic material, at that speed, in unison. The impossible was, however, clearly familiar territory for Chick Corea and Gary Burton.” That’s what All About Jazz had to say about the “virtuosic fireworks” during the encore for Chick and Gary’s show earlier this month at Anthology in San Diego. …
West Australian: RTF IV’s “Rich Sound Palette”
Return to Forever IV didn’t waste time on their tour of Australia. At their first show, in Perth, they leapt full force into their signature sound. Perth’s Wester Australian was on hand to catch it. Here’s what they had to say: It’s a no-brainer to say all five musicians are virtuosos, a fact laid bare in the finale, …
What Does the Name “Return to Forever” Mean?
”The poetic thought behind [that title] was that in music and in art in general, when one puts their attention on creativity, what you’re doing is returning to a very natural home ground of yourself, of the spirit, of something that everyone has in common,” Corea said. ”I’m always trying to communicate from that place and return to it. You …
“Spain” on NPR’s Top 100 Jazz Songs
One of Chick’s best-known contributions to the jazz canon, “Spain,” was just named among the top 100 jazz songs of all time by the listeners of NPR. 1,500 listeners cast ballots of their favorite tunes, and “Spain” landed at #23, right between two of Chick’s heros: Horace Silver and Miles Davis. “Spain” was first released on the 1972 album …
