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Chick Corea

Renowned jazz pianist and composer Chick Corea has died from a rare form of cancer that was discovered only recently.

Chick Corea interview: "Music can bring us together" Friday, February 12, 2021 As a tribute to Chick Corea, who has died at the age of 79, we are republishing the interview he gave to Jazzwise in May 2017. Chick spoke to Stuart Nicholson about his beginnings with Cab Calloway to his stint in Miles Davis’ ‘Lost Quintet’ and how music continues to unite rather than divide through its universal power and appeal Chick Corea (photo: Aaron Meekcoms, courtesy Chick Corea ...

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.

David Angel Jazz Ensemble – Out On The Coast (Basset Hound Music): “David Angel is a Los Angeles composer and arranger. He has had a rehearsal band for over 50 years. David spent many years composing and arranging for the Hollywood Film and TV world and later spent many years as a composition professor in Europe. His unique music is described as Gil Evans meets J.S. Bach. Over the years dozens of the greatest jazz musicians on the west coast have been members.The David Angel Jazz Ensemble ...

Muse’s Expeditions Plus One series continues with trumpeter Adam Chasnow! After taking 25 years off, Adam Chasnow was inspired to again play the trumpet a few years ago when his son started playing the instrument in school band. After a year or so of shedding, he started sitting in at Brad Goode’s jam sessions at The Muse and then joined the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts Adult Jazz Combo program. Playing the trumpet again has helped him find balance, forge musical connections with...

/ 21 December 2020 2654 Views Quietly evangelistic but restlessly questing, John Mayall played an inestimably huge role in shaping the blues/rock landscape during the 60s; not least through his nurturing of Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Mick Taylor, Fleetwood Mac and many more. After 2019’s female-fixated autobiography and decades of media focusing on his finishing school graduates, Mayall’s astonishing musical journey deservedly takes centre-stage in this stunning box set fr...

David Bixler – Inside The Grief (Red Piano): “Living through the trifecta of 2020: COVID-19, systemic racism, and the presidential election. Inside The Grief is a product of these strange times in which we are living:The pandemic has changed all aspects of our lives; family, education, and work; society has been upended by an invisible virus.The murder of George Floyd was both violent and polarizing. His murder functioned as the tipping point where American society was forced to deal with ...