Sad News Comes From A Jazz Musician, Chick Corea Dies

Chick Corea (Instagram @chickcorea)

JAKARTA - Chick Corea, the keyboard player who made the expansion of the jazz genre in the music industry, died on Tuesday, February 9 due to cancer. This news was confirmed by his official Facebook account.

“Throughout his life and career, Chick has enjoyed the freedom and pleasure of creating something new, in a game played by an artist. Through hard work and decades spent on world tours, he touched the lives of many people. "

Born on June 12, 1941, Chick Corea grew up in Boston. His ability to play jazz was inspired by his father, who was a Dixie jazz trumpeter.

In 1960, Corea began his professional career with Stan Getz, Herbie Mann, Blue Mitchell and others. He also had the opportunity to release his debut album in 1968, titled Tones for Joan's Bones.

He also owns several project groups such as The Lost Quinted and Return on Forever. Many careers are in groups but Corea is well known as a leader as well as an innovative composer.

In 2020, Chick Corea has just released the album Plays which contains a list of solo appearances. He has also won 23 Grammy awards and been nominated 60 times.

“I want to thank everyone on my travels who continue to help keep the music burning. My hope is that whoever writes, performs, or vice versa, does. "

Various musicians sent their condolences and tribute to Chick Corea's departure. One of them John Mayer wrote, "If you hit the wrong key, Corea will correct and play the song and say" All of this has value, whether you see it or not. "

Chick Corea died at the age of 79.