All my jazz/fusion heads and crate diggers salute
Chick Corea, 23-time Grammy-winning jazz great, dies at 79
"Chick Corea, the acclaimed jazz pianist and 23-time Grammy winner, died Tuesday from a rare form of cancer. He was 79.
Corea's death was announced on his website, which also noted that the musician had only "very recently" discovered the cancer.
"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," a statement on his website said. "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."
The website also shared a message Corea left 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 for the rest of us. It's not only that the world needs more artists, it's also just a lot of fun."
Fellow musicians like drummer Sheila E. paid their respects to Corea on social media.
"This man changed my life thru his music and we were able to play together many times," she tweeted. "I was very fortunate to call him my family. Chick, you are missed dearly, your music and brilliant light will live on forever."
Chick Corea, 23-time Grammy-winning jazz great, dies at 79
"Chick Corea, the acclaimed jazz pianist and 23-time Grammy winner, died Tuesday from a rare form of cancer. He was 79.
Corea's death was announced on his website, which also noted that the musician had only "very recently" discovered the cancer.
"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," a statement on his website said. "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."
The website also shared a message Corea left 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 for the rest of us. It's not only that the world needs more artists, it's also just a lot of fun."
Fellow musicians like drummer Sheila E. paid their respects to Corea on social media.
"This man changed my life thru his music and we were able to play together many times," she tweeted. "I was very fortunate to call him my family. Chick, you are missed dearly, your music and brilliant light will live on forever."
