Chick Corea 1941-2021
A Hot Box Xtra checks out the music of one of the most important musicians in jazz. Sadly, he passed away in February this year aged 79.
A pianist, composer and bandleader who visited all corners of the music box from Hispanic to Fusion, from Jazz to Classical. Chick Corea collected an amazing 23 Grammy Awards over his career - probably more than any other musician - delivering almost 90 recorded albums during his 60 plus years as a professional. He had played concerts in Ireland on several occasions.
Footnote: Since this programme was recorded, the 2021 Grammys were announced March 14, and Chick Corea received posthumously two more awards, for Best Improvised Jazz Solo (All Blues - included in this tribute show) and the album Trilogy 2 in which it featured.
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Track Listing for The Hot Box Xtra 4 - Chick Corea 1941-2021
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What Game Shall We Play Today - From the album Crystal Silence
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Return to Forever - From the album Return to Forever
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Armando’s Rhumba - From the album Two (with Bela Fleck)
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The Disguise - From the album Five Peace Band
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Blues in F - From the album Orvieto with Stefano Bollani
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All Blues - From the album Trilogy 2
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Recorda Me - From the album Trilogy
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Spain - From the album Trilogy
