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Jazz pianist/keyboardist born June 12, 1941 in Chelsea, Massachusetts, USA, and on February 9, 2021, died of a rare cancer that had only very recently been diagnosed. His father was a jazz trumpet player and Chick grew up being exposed to many earlier jazz musicians' work. He became popular in the 1960s, also playing jazz fusion, and performing with Stan Getz and Herbie Mann. Starting in the late '60s, he toured with Miles Davis.


He was involved with Scientology, and performed on the 1982 album "Space Jazz," which was meant to accompany L. Ron Hubbard's novel "Battlefield Earth". It was not well received, and a number of musicians and critics felt that his involvement with Scientology negatively influenced his music. Regardless, his music is well-known and has influenced many other musicians, composers, and fans. He was nominated 60 times and won 25 Grammy awards.
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Official site of the pianist including biography, discography, music awards, and photo gallery.
This messaged board's thread was started before Corea's death, and discusses his involvement with Scientology. It includes Ultimate-Guitar.Com's interview with Al Di Meola about Chick.
Offers a detailed biography of the American jazz pianist and composer, including information about his career, awards, discography, personal life, and beliefs.
Downbeat magazine's obituary and extensive biography of Chick Corea, who passed away February 9, 2021. (February 11, 2021)
Official site of the pianist including biography, discography, music awards, and photo gallery.
This messaged board's thread was started before Corea's death, and discusses his involvement with Scientology. It includes Ultimate-Guitar.Com's interview with Al Di Meola about Chick.
Offers a detailed biography of the American jazz pianist and composer, including information about his career, awards, discography, personal life, and beliefs.
Downbeat magazine's obituary and extensive biography of Chick Corea, who passed away February 9, 2021. (February 11, 2021)
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