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Book SynopsisWith twenty-three Grammy wins, Chick Corea is a legendary jazz figure and one of the most prolific and influential contemporary pianists of our time. He has produced hundreds of releases in multiple genres over five decades, and he is one of the hardest-working musicians in the industry, with a yearly tour schedule of over 250 international concerts. He has authored multiple books and instructional works, and many regard him today as easily one of the most influential musicians of his generation.Experiencing Chick Corea looks at the full span of Corea's career, decade by decade, touching on the vast array of musical styles he engaged, from his initial work with Herbie Mann to his free explorations with Circle. It touches on his arguably most influential album Now He Sings, Now He Sobs, his involvement with Miles Davis' Bitches Brew and subsequent efforts as pioneer in the fusion scene with Return to Forever, his duo collaborations, classical outings, and his acoustic and trio work in t
Trade ReviewChick Corea has had his ten talented fingers in so many different kinds of music, from be-bop to tango, from classical to fusion, and everything in between. It doesn’t seem possible that anyone could do this in one lifetime and convince you that he is perfectly at home in every genre! -- Gary Burton, grammy-winning jazz musician
Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Now He Sings, Now He Sobs – What Was? Chapter 2 - Bitches Brew and In A Silent Way Chapter 3 - Circle – An Avant-Garde Excursion Chapter 4 - Return to Forever – the Acoustic Period Chapter 5 - Return to Forever – Electric Chapter 6 - Playing With Friends Chapter 7 - Acoustic Variations Chapter 8 - Back to Electric Chapter 9 - So Many Things To Do Coda - The Corea Legacy
