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NEW YORK (AFP): Chick Corea, the American jazz composer and electric keyboard trailblazer whose visionary fusion work stretched the traditional boundaries of the genre, has died of a rare form of cancer. He was 79.

Jazz legend and fusion pioneer Chick Corea dies of cancer

Chick Corea, the American jazz composer and electric keyboard trailblazer whose visionary fusion work stretched the boundaries of genre, has died of a rare

The death has been announced of Chick Corea, the American jazz composer and electric keyboard pioneer, aged 79.

Chick Corea, jazz keyboardist, innovator and one-time bandmate of Miles Davis, dies at 79 He kept up a busy touring schedule well into his late 70s, and his performances often combined reunions with longtime associates and collaborations with younger accompanists File image of pianist, composer and bandleader Chick Corea at the Blue Note in Manhattan. By Karsten Moran © 2012 The New York Times Chick Corea, an architect of the jazz...

In a final message, the composer and pianist urged budding musicians to perform

Chick Corea died on Feb 9, but we're just now learning of his passing because it just posted to his Facebook page today.

Chick Corea, Jazz Fusion Pioneer, Dies at 79 Chris Morris, provided by FacebookTwitterEmail Keyboardist-composer Chick Corea, who attained stardom as a fusion pioneer and distinguished himself as a do-anything player across the jazz spectrum and beyond, died Tuesday from a rare form of cancer, his Facebook page announced. He was 79. He left a message on his page for his fans: “I want to thank all of those along my journey who have helped keep the music fires burning bright. It is my hope tha...

Keyboardist-composer Chick Corea, who attained stardom as a fusion pioneer and distinguished himself as a do-anything player across the jazz spectrum and beyond, died Tuesday from a rare form of cancer, his Facebook page announced. He was 79.