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Chick Corea

Musician

Armando Anthony "Chick" Corea (1941–2021) was an American jazz pianist and composer known for landmark acoustic trio albums, pioneering fusion projects (including Return to Forever), and wide-ranging collaborations across jazz and world music.

Widely praised for both acoustic piano work and electric keyboards (notably Fender Rhodes); founder/leader of Return to Forever; frequent collaborator with artists such as Joe Farrell, Miroslav Vitous, Gary Burton, Stan Clarke, Airto Moreira and others; extensive discography spanning trio, quartet, fusion and duo projects; celebrated for melodic invention and technical command.

DeBaser reviews present Chick Corea as a versatile pianist and bandleader, celebrated for both acoustic trio work and electric/fusion projects. Critics praise albums like Return To Forever, Now He Sings Now He Sobs and Crystal Silence. Live recordings and collaborative projects also receive strong approval. Overall the reviews emphasize technical mastery, melodic invention and stylistic breadth.

For:Jazz listeners, fusion fans, piano aficionados and curious newcomers

 Fifty minutes of excellent jazz played as God commands.

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 If we exclude "What Game Shall We Play Today", which could easily pass as a Brazilian classic by Antonio Carlos Jobim, with Flora Purim in the role of Astrud Gilberto, the rest of the album is primarily structured in the form of long suites.

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 It’s an extraordinary album. Period.

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