MAJUSCULE Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 From his official Facebook page: It is with great sadness we announce that on February 9th, Chick Corea passed away at the age of 79, from a rare form of cancer which was only discovered very recently. Throughout his life and career, Chick relished in the freedom and the fun to be had in creating something new, and in playing the games that artists do. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, and a great mentor and friend to so many. Through his body of work and the decades he spent touring the world, he touched and inspired the lives of millions. Though he would be the first to say that his music said more than words ever could, he nevertheless had this message for all those he knew and loved, and for all those who loved him: '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 for the rest of us. It"s not only that the world needs more artists, it"s also just a lot of fun. 'And to my amazing musician friends who have been like family to me as long as I"ve known you: It has been a blessing and an honor learning from and playing with all of you. My mission has always been to bring the joy of creating anywhere I could, and to have done so with all the artists that I admire so dearlyâthis has been the richness of my life.' Chick"s family will of course appreciate their privacy during this difficult time of loss. RIP. Hard to find the words right now. Quote Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzjazz Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Gosh that"s very sad news. He lived many lifetimes through his music. Quote www.dazzjazz.com PhD in Jazz Organ Improvisation. BMus (Hons) Jazz Piano. my YouTube is Jazz Organ Bites 1961 A100.Leslie 45 & 122. MAG P-2 Organ. Kawai K300J. Yamaha CP4. Moog Matriarch. KIWI-8P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogs Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 What the hell is going on??? ---- https://en.mediamass.net/people/chick-corea/deathhoax.html If it is true that's incredibly sad news ... if it's not, then there are some very weird people about... EDIT: 12.2.21 The link above has now been modified. Here's a screen grab of what was originally posted: www.jp137.com/lis/C.C.Hoax.jpg (Not really sure why these folk decided it was a good idea to post this very sad news as a 'hoax' ?? ) We now know it is true - Difficult news to take in... a huge loss to both the world of music and to his family and friends of course --- RIP Chick Quote Yamaha - YC61 - P105 - MOX6 - HC2 -- Neo Vent 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 What????? I've been thinking of getting his Work in Progress and Children's Songs books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamahaahamay Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 What the hell is going on??? ---- https://en.mediamass.net/people/chick-corea/deathhoax.html If it is true that's incredibly sad news ... if it's not, then there are some very weird people about... It has been confirmed via his social media accounts. I think that website might just have an automatic entry for every celebrity; it probably has existed for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malpaugh Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Whoa! Shocking and devastating doesn"t begin to state how I feel. I saw him most recently with the Trilogy trio in November of 2019. During that amazing show I was reminded of the the very first time I saw him with Return To Forever in 1975. It occurred to me, the first time I was in high school and now here as a retiree. I saw him many times through the years and always in different configurations but still unique and alway challenging himself. No musician occupied my musical life as much as Chick. RIP maestro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Paxton Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 His official web site was just updated. The hoax story is very strange. It seems some wires must have gotten crossed among those closest to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursers Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Appears to be true unless his own website has been hacked... what a huge loss. Quote The Keyboard Chronicles Podcast Check out your fellow forumites in an Apple Music playlist Check out your fellow forumites in a Spotify playlist My Music: Stainless Fields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam CA Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 What the hell is going on??? ---- https://en.mediamass.net/people/chick-corea/deathhoax.html If it is true that's incredibly sad news ... if it's not, then there are some very weird people about... It has been confirmed via his social media accounts. I think that website might just have an automatic entry for every celebrity; it probably has existed for a while https://www.facebook.com/chickcorea Quote www.youtube.com/c/InTheMixReviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 I'm so sad to hear this news. Chick Corea was a giant of jazz and a profound influence for many of us. I spent countless hours woodshedding to his music in high school and college. I was lucky to see him in the '70s on Return To Forever's Romantic Warrior tour and later on the two piano tour with Herbie Hancock. Lately, I'd been enjoying Chick's YouTube channel. His passing leaves a deep void in the music world. Best, Geoff Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadroj Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 This is terrible and completely unexpected news. Leaves you feeling very empty when one of your GOATs passes away. Quote Hammond SKX Mainstage 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 RIP Chick. He was truly one of the greats. Quote Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathOfInsects Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Yeah, huge one. RIP Chick. Quote Now out! "Mind the Gap," a 24-song album of new material. www.joshweinstein.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 RIP Chick. â¹ï¸ dB Quote ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Davis Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 He never stopped growing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Wright Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 What a shock RIP Chick. Quote . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Memory Eternal. Quote "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephonic Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Truly one of the greats of the 20th Century. His music will endure. I will shed a tear or two for him, he means so much to me. [video:youtube] Quote local: Korg Nautilus 61 AT | Yamaha MODX8 away: GigPerformer | 16" MBP M1 Max home: Kawai RX-2 | Korg D1 | Roland Fantom X7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefDanG Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 OMG !!! One of the great inspirations is gone. RIP Chick Corea. Quote Professional musician = great source of poverty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16251 Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 RIP Chick. Thank you for performing from home every night during the lockdown earlier in 2020. I watched all of those nights. Return to Forever. Quote AvantGrand N2 | ES520 | Gallien-Krueger MK & MP | https://soundcloud.com/pete36251 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ferris Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Just Totally Devastated ! He looked to be in excellent health, easily 15 to 20 years younger then his age since he lost all that weight. Unfortunately Cancer doesn't care about all that. He's been a Super Hero for over 50 years. I first saw him at the Mississippi River Festival in Edwardsville, Il.. A popular outdoor festival on the campus of SIU Edwardsville, IL., just across the river from St. Louis, with the original RTF in the summer of 1974. It was a year and a half after "Light as a Feather" came out and Spain was gaining in popularity. I can't begin to fathom how I would have played, or thought about music, had there never been a Chick and his music. Me along with how many other tens of thousands from my generation, generations before, after and without a doubt, future generations after I'm long gone. If you were an aspiring Jazz player, on ANY instrument, or even a musician with Jazz interests, it would literally be impossible NOT to be influenced by him or his music in some way, shape or form. An incredibly sad day. Quote https://soundcloud.com/dave-ferris https://www.youtube.com/@daveferris2709 2005 NY Steinway D Yamaha AvantGrand N3X, CP88, P515 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 OMG no!!! It was just posted in Variety, so I guess it's true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyS Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 RIP Chick,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Don't have much to say at the moment. Dave Ferris said lots of what I would. He is one of my top faves in terms of the amount of times I've listened to his music, studied his music and gone to see him play. I didn't expect this so soon. Quote Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Emm Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 His major discography takes a small portion of the sting out of this. I greatly enjoyed him across the board, such as his riveting ECM album "Crystal Silence," with Gary Burton. However, I consider this to be Chick at his fluid, emotive best. Its one of THE finest instrumentals I have ever heard, in every way. His work will always be something to which you should aspire. Good luck with that, of course! Salud. Song To John, by Stanley Clarke, with Chick Corea Quote I have no magic powers concerning dentistry or cases involving probate, but my Mellotron epics set Jupiter a-quiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedar Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 This one really hurts. There is no greater musical hero for me than Chick. "Light as a feather" was my introduction to jazz, and I never looked back. The scope of his playing and compositions is beyond comprehension. He could do anything. I saw him in countless different configurations. His live performances, I think, outstripped his albums (though they were consistently great). And he was also a truly sweet man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuruPrionz Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Rest in Peace Chick, thanks for the incredible music - it will live on forever. It's been quite a while since I listened to Chick Corea play but the last time was on a car trip from Santa Cruz to Palm Springs in California. My brother and I went to join our sisters for a sibling reunion. It was a full moon, we were driving in the desert and my brother's phone dropped service so we didn't really know quite how we ended up on a well worn 2 lane road out in the middle of nowhere. I saw the lights of Palm Springs off yonder so I aimed in that direction. My brother put on Bitches Brew by Miles Davis. I don't know the name of the piece but Chick was panned far to one side and Herbie Hancock far to the other. They were telling stories with eerie dissonant meanderings, very subtle and very hypnotic. Just a short ways into the piece, I had to pull over and just listen, I couldn't pay enough attention to the road to safely drive. When it ended, I took a deep breath, and asked my brother to play something simple and stupid so I could get us to Palm Springs. We were a bit late but it was incredible music. Quote It took a chunk of my life to get here and I am still not sure where "here" is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drawback Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Speechless and shocked. Good bye Chick and thank you for your influence and groundbreaking contributions. Return To Forever. Quote ____________________________________ Rod Here for the gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miden Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 wow, very sad day! Hasn't even made the news down here yet Quote There is no luck - luck is simply the confluence of circumstance and co-incidence... Time is the final arbiter for all things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 picking my jaw up off the floor... RIP Forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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