I am a huge fan of Chick Corea; he is my favorite jazz pianist. I was saddened to hear this news this afternoon. My very first jazz album outside of smooth jazz was “My Spanish Heart,” which was my introduction to jazz fusion. I then discovered Return to Forever and the Elektric Band, and I also learned about Chick Corea’s post-bop work. Chick Corea’s music has been a mainstay in my life for the past 15 years. I love the playfulness of his piano playing and his compositions, which I feel is missing in a lot of music. He has helped inspire me to play: I received an electronic wind instrument (EWI) for Christmas that I’ve been practicing.
The jazz community lost a legend. RIP Chick Corea.
The jazz community lost a legend. RIP Chick Corea.