Chick Corea

Chick Corea

Birth : 1941-06-12,

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Armando Anthony "Chick" Corea is an American jazz pianist/electric keyboardist and composer. His compositions "Spain", "500 Miles High", "La Fiesta", "Armando's Rhumba" and "Windows", are considered jazz standards. As a member of Miles Davis's band in the late 1960s, he participated in the birth of jazz fusion

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Chick Corea

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Trance
A journey to the heart of the mystery of flamenco music. At 62 years old, the master flutist Jorge Pardo, father of the flamenco-jazz fusion with the guitarist Paco de Lucía, takes up the challenge to gather the greatest musicians of today for a unique concert. Transe is an adventure that gives pride of place to musical performances. From Andalusia to New York and India, Jorge Pardo gives us his vision of music. A living portrait of the "founding father" of flamenco-jazz fusion and the world of contemporary flamenco, where tradition opens its doors to the world.
Motian in Motion
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Motian In Motion is a documentary film about iconic jazz drummer Paul Motian, with rare footage of Paul playing and recording at the world renowned Village Vanguard, Birdland and other venues.
John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood
Self - Musician (archive footage)
The gripping story of legendary American actor John Travolta: his rise to stardom in the 1970s; his agonizing fall in disgrace in the 1980s; and his stunning artistic rebirth in the 1990s.
Jazz at the White House
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This All-Star Global Concert at the White House features performances by Joey Alexander, Terence Blanchard, Kris Bowers, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Terri Lyne Carrington, Chick Corea, Jamie Cullum, Kurt Elling, Aretha Franklin, Robert Glasper, Buddy Guy, Herbie Hancock, Zakir Hussain, Al Jarreau, Diana Krall, Lionel Loueke, Hugh Masekela, Christian McBride, John McLaughlin, Pat Metheny, Marcus Miller, James Morrison, Danilo Pérez, Rebirth Brass Band, Dianne Reeves, Lee Ritenour, David Sanchez, Wayne Shorter, Esperanza Spalding, Sting, Trombone Shorty, Chucho Valdés, Bobby Watson, Ben Williams and more.
Miles Davis: Live in Europe 1969
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LIVE IN EUROPE 1969 lives up to the Miles Davis Bootleg Series mission of presenting live performances that are previously unreleased, have previously only been bootlegged, or are very rare. This new set is the first collection of Miles's Third Great Quintet, the "Lost" Band of 1968-1970 with Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, Dave Holland, and Jack DeJohnette at their peak (they were never recorded in the studio). The album captures the short-lived quintet in three separate concert settings, starting with two full-length (one hour-plus) sets at the Antibes Jazz Festival in France, in Stockholm as part of "The Newport Jazz Festival In Europe," and completed with a stunning 46-minute performance at the Berlin Philharmonie, filmed in color. Recorded 11/7/69 at Berliner Jazztage in the Berlin Philharmonie 1. Introduction by John O Brien-Docker 2. Directions 3. Bitches Brew 4. It s About That Time 5. I Fall In Love Too Easily 6. Sanctuary 7. The Theme
Chick Corea & Gary Burton: Munich Klaviersommer 1997
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Chick Corea & Gary Burton Recorded Live at the Munich Philharmonie as part of the Munich Klaviersommer 1997 Love Castle / Native Sense / Duende / No Mystery / Bagatelle VI / Postscript / Bagatelle II / Four in One / Tango '92 / Rhumbata / Bud Powell / La Fiesta
Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Duet - Jazz A Vienne
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Return To Forever - The Mothership Returns
Chick Corea: The Ultimate Adventure Live In Barcelona 2007
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An NEA Jazz Master, 16-time Grammy winner, prolific composer and undisputed keyboard virtuoso, Chick Corea has attained living legend status after four decades of unparalleled creativity and an artistic output that is simply staggering.
Chick Corea Quartet: That Old Feeling - Live In L.A
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Miles Davis: Copenhagen Live 1969
Previously unissued Live Concert Performance by Miles' Quintet lineup with Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, Dave Holland and Jack DeJohnette – experience the evolution of Miles' sound, and further development of tracks from Bitches Brew and earlier material in the hands of master improvisers. --itunes
Chick Corea Freedom Band - Live at Jazz in Marciac
Return To Forever: Live At Montreux
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Return To Forever were at the forefront of jazz/rock fusion in the seventies and like their contemporaries Weather Report and Mahavishnu Orchestra were formed by a former Miles Davis sideman, in this case the great Chick Corea. Return To Forever hit their commercial and artistic peak with a string of albums in the mid-seventies featuring the line-up of Chick Corea on keyboards, Stanley Clarke on bass, Al Di Meola on guitar and Lenny White on drums. In 2008 this classic line-up reunited for their first tour in 25 years and proved that their musicianship and the chemistry within the band were as strong as ever.
Return to Forever: Live in San Sebastian
Legends of Jazz con Ramsey Lewis   Volume 3
Piano
Legends of Jazz: Showcase with Ramsey Lewis
Legends Of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis is a dynamic all-star collection of 13 riveting performances featuring some of the biggest names in contemporary jazz music! Tracklisting: 1. Al Jarreau, Kurt Elling - Take Five 2. Chris Botti - My Funny Valentine 3. Marcus Miller, George Duke, Lee Ritenour - The Panther 4. David Sanborn, Phil Woods - Senor Blues 5. Chick Corea - Armando's Rhumba 6. Robert Cray, Keb' Mo' - 12 Year Old Boy 7. Benny Golson - Killer Joe 8. Ivan Lins - The Island 9. Clark Terry - Mumbles 10. Jane Monheit, John Pizzarelli - They Can't Take That Away 11. Dave Valentin - Obsesion 12. Dave Brubeck, Billy Taylor - Take the 'A' Train 13. Ramsey Lewis - Dear Lord
Chick Corea's Akoustic Band - Rendezvous In New York
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Chick Corea's Akoustic Band - Rendezvous In New York
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Chick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Origin
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Chick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Gonzalo Rubalcaba
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Chick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Gary Burton Duet
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Chick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Bud Powell
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Chick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Bobby McFerrin Duet
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Chick Corea Now He Sings, Now He Sobs Trio - Rendezvous In New York
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Chick Corea Now He Sings, Now He Sobs Trio - Rendezvous In New York
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Chick Corea New Trio-Rendezvous In New York
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Chick Corea New Trio-Rendezvous In New York
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Chick Corea & Three Quartets Band -Rendezvous In New York
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Chick Corea & Three Quartets Band -Rendezvous In New York
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Chick Corea Elektric Band: Live at Montreux 2004
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Chick Corea is one of the most significant jazzmen of recent times. He first came to notice as a keyboard player for Miles Davis in the late sixties and early seventies before founding his own jazz-fusion band Return To Forever with Stanley Clarke, which started the career of Al Di Meola. In more recent times he has been operating as either the Chick Corea Akoustic Band or, as in this case, the Chick Corea Elektric Band. The band line-up features Corea on keyboards, John Patitucci on bass, Frank Gambale on guitar, Dave Weckl on drums and Eddie Marienthal on sax.
Miles Electric: A Different Kind of Blue
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Documentary about Miles Davis' legendary gig at the Isle of Wight Festival, August 1970. Includes full live footage and recent interviews with band mates and others.
Santana: Hymns for Peace - Live at Montreux
On July 15, 2004, Santana took to the stage in Montreux accompanied by a stunning line-up of guests to perform a concert of songs about peace and understanding that they dubbed "Hymns For Peace". Joining the regular Santana line-up in the band were Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ravi Coltrane and Idrissa Diop with further guest appearances through the night from Angelique Kidjo, Barbara Morrison, Patti Austin, Sylver Sharp, Steve Winwood and Nile Rodgers.
Chick Corea Elektric Band - Estival Jazz Lugano
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Chick Corea & Friends: Live - Remembering Bud Powell
Jazz superstar Chick Corea and some of jazz's finest musicians team up to salute legendary jazzman Bud Powell in these two 1996 sets. Corea, Roy Haynes, Kenny Garrett, Christian McBride, Wallace Roney and young master saxophonist Joshua Redman play live in Japan and Germany, highlighted by some of Powell's finest music. Set list: Glass Enclosure, Tempus Fugit, Dusk In Sandi, Bud Powell, Oblivion, I'll Keep Loving You, Un Poco Loco.
Chick Corea & Gary Burton - Live At Montreux 1997
Keyboard and piano legend Chick Corea and master of the vibraphone Gary Burton join forces at the world-renowned Montreux Festival in a performance partnership showcasing their first album together, "Native Sense." This astounding concert event highlights some of the best tracks from the album, including "Love Castle," "Four in One" and "Native Sense," with the classic Corea composition "La Fiesta" as the showstopping finale.
Chick Corea & Gary Burton: Interaction
Music & Musicals, Jazz & Easy Listening, Classic Jazz - Jazz musicians Chick Corea and Gary Burton achieved their worldwide acclaim the old-fashioned way: They earned every hard-blown note of it. Both have made history with their innovative music and decades of top-notch performances; as a duo, they've gigged together since 1972. On this disc, recorded from their 1997 European tour, the two jazz giants "interact" with each other -- brilliantly. Also features an interview with Corea.
Orientation: A Scientology Information Film
An introduction and overview to Scientology.
Umbria Jazz Story
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Cat Chaser
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A Miami hotel owner finds danger when be becomes romantically involved with the wife of a deposed general from the Dominican Republic where he fought many years back.
Chick Corea: Akoustic Band
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Chick Corea Elektric Band - Elektrik City Live In Madrid
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The Chick Corea Elektric Band: Live at the Maintenance Shop
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Music & Musicals, Jazz Greats, Classic Jazz, Jazz & Easy Listening - Groundbreaking keyboardist Chick Corea takes the stage at Iowa State University with bassist John Patitucci and drummer Dave Weckl to perform a rousing set of songs of electric jazz fusion, a genre Corea helped define during the 1960s. This 1985 concert showcases the trio's wizardry on tunes such as "King Cockroach," "Malaguena," "Rumble," "India Town" and "Sidewalk." This program also features a biography of the band.
Chick Corea: A Very Special Concert
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Legendary jazz pianist Chick Corea leads this incredible live performance, which reunites members of the Return to Forever lineup, including bassist Stanley Clarke, drummer Lenny White and Grammy-winning saxophonist Joe Henderson. A concert any jazz fan is sure to cherish, this set finds Corea and the band performing unforgettable renditions of tunes such as "L's Bop," "Why Wait," "500 Miles High" and "Guernica."
Música para Sempre
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The picture brings interviews with the participants of the 1st São Paulo Jazz Festival that occurred in Anhembi Conventions Palace in September 1978 and reunited musicians, composers and singers from all around the world.
Flor Cosmica
Music
Pola Weiss' first videoart. It shows a series of images in shape of a flower with different colors with experimental techniques.
PBS Soundstage 1974: Chick Corea & Return to Forever + Herbie Hancock & The Headhunters
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Chicago, IL @ PBS Soundstage (1974)
Chick Corea & Return To Forever 1972
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Chick Corea & Return To Forever performing Live in Molde, Norway, August 1972. Chick Corea (p, el-p) / Joe Farrell (ss, fl) / Stanley Clarke (b) / Airto Moreira (dr) / Bill Tragesser (perc, voc). Tracks: 1. Spain 2. Crystal Silence 3. 500 Miles High
Miles Davis Live At Tanglewood 1970
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Miles Davis performing live at Berkshire Music Center, Tanglewood Massachusetts on August 18, 1970. Miles Davis tp / Chick Corea el-p / Keith Jarrett org / Gary Bartz ss, as / Dave Holland el-b / Jack DeJohnette dr / Airto Moreira perc 1. Directions 2. Bitches Brew 3. The Mask 4. It's About That Time 5. Sanctuary 6. Spanish Key 7. Miles Runs The Voodoo Down
Chick Corea Akoustic Band - Rendezvous in New York
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Chick Corea - Rendezvous in New York - Akoustic Band movie was released May 16, 2006 by the Image Entertainment studio. Reunited for the first time in over 10 years, the GRAMMY-winning Chick Corea Akoustic Band remains one of the best trios in contemporary jazz. Chick Corea - Rendezvous in New York - Akoustic Band video With a mind-blowing level of individual virtuosity, Chick Corea, John Patitucci and Dave Weckl combine their talents in an exciting, energetic performance that includes the band's beloved "Humpty Dumpty."