Chick Corea, jazz virtuoso
Normally, I won't waste any time pouncing on you if your persuasion is Scientology. Yes, I feel that the ersatz religion is a lot of bunk created by a shyster out to make a buck.However, one of my most favorite keyboard artists, Chick Corea, was one so I'm going to leave that fact alone.
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He was able to make me forget my troubles for brief interludes with the melodious pursuit of his art.
My audiophile interest in jazz fusion and improvisation melded perfectly with his ensembles with Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett, and McCoy Tyner.
His place as one of the foremost jazz pianists in history is well deserved and I am sorry that he is only available on recordings now.
He succumbed to a rare form of cancer at home Florida on February 9, 2021. He was 79 years old.
He was awarded 25 Grammys and received over 60 nominations over his career.
Rest in peace.