Chick Corea (Concord Records)

The jazz world lost a huge player last week. Legendary keyboardist and composer Chick Corea died on February 9th 2021 at the age of 79. On this episode we play some incredible music from Chick’s vast recordings, and we invite trombonist Jim Pugh onto the show to talk with us about his time working with Chick. Jim appears with Chick on the albums: Musicmagic, Return to Forever – Live, and Secret Agent.

Please take a moment to read an obituary or two about the incredible life and career that was Chick Corea’s.

The Guardian: Chick Corea Obituary

Rolling Stone: Chick Corea, Jazz Pianist Who Expanded the Possibilities of the Genre, Dead at 79

New York Times: Jazz Keyboardist and Innovator, Dies at 79

Downbeat: In Memoriam, Chick Corea

Rest in Peace Chick Corea, and thank you for all the incredible music and moments through the years.