Page 2 - Armando Corea News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

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 that those who have an inkling to play, write, perform or otherwise, do so. If not for yourself then fo...

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.