Chick Corea

United States

"Corea's music pulses with intricate rhythmic patterns and expansive harmonic movement, creating a fluid interplay between structure and spontaneity."

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Children's Songs

1984

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Career Arc

Chick Corea's discography from 1968 to 2013

1968 1990 2013

Tones for Joan's Bones (1968) Now He Sings, Now He Sobs (1968) Sundance (1969) Is (1969) The Song of Singing (1970) A.R.C. (1971) Piano Improvisations Vol.... (1971) Return to Forever (1972) Piano Improvisations Vol.... (1972) Inner Space (1973) Crystal Silence (1973) Circling In (1975) The Leprechaun (1976) My Spanish Heart (1976) Leprechaun's Dream, Pt. 1 (1976) The Mad Hatter (1978) Friends (1978) Secret Agent (1978) Circulus (1978) Delphi I (1979)

Chick Corea reshaped the landscape of jazz through his adventurous spirit and innovative approach, leaving a lasting impact on both musicians and listeners.

Chick Corea reshaped the landscape of jazz through his adventurous spirit and innovative approach, leaving a lasting impact on both musicians and listeners. His work transcends traditional boundaries, melding complex rhythms and harmonies that challenge the norms of improvisation while inviting audiences to perceive jazz as an evolving conversation rather than a static form. Corea's ability to navigate between deeply personal expression and collaborative exploration has made him a vital figure in the ongoing dialogue about jazz's future. Corea approached music with a relentless curiosity, constantly experimenting with different styles, instruments, and technologies. His pioneering use of electronic keyboards and fusion elements not only broadened the sonic palette available to jazz artists but also encouraged a generation of musicians to embrace hybrid forms. He fostered an environment where spontaneity flourished, often emphasizing collective improvisation that blurred the lines between composition and performance. Lyrically, Corea often engages with themes of wonder, introspection, and cultural connection, reflecting his philosophical musings on life and existence. His storytelling tends to evoke imagery and emotion without overt narrative constraints, allowing listeners to draw their own interpretations. The tone is frequently warm and inviting, offering a sense of shared experience that resonates deeply within the improvisational framework.

Full discography

Chick Corea's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

59 releases • 55 albums • 1968–2013

Discography may be incomplete (55 of ~95 albums indexed)

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Hot House

2013

The Vigil

2013

Orvieto

2011

Forever

2011

Duet

2008

Five Peace Band

2008

The Enchantment

2007

The Ultimate Adventure

2006

Rendezvous in New York

2003

The Complete "Is" Sessions

2002

Past, Present & Futures

2001

Solo Piano: Standards

2000

Solo Piano: Originals

2000

Change

1999

Remembering Bud Powell

1997

Time Warp

1995

Expressions

1994

Beneath the Mask

1991

Alive

1991

Chick Corea Akoustic Band

1989

Chick Corea Featuring Lionel Hampton

1988

Trio Music Live in Europe

1986

The Chick Corea Elektric Band

1986

Septet

1985

Voyage

1984

Children's Songs

1984

Again and Again

1983

Lyric Suite for Sextet

1983

Touchstone

1982

Three Quartets

1981

Trio Music

1981

Tap Step

1980

Delphi II & III

1980

Delphi I

1979

CoreaHancock

1979

The Mad Hatter

1978

Friends

1978

Secret Agent

1978

Circulus

1978

The Leprechaun

1976

My Spanish Heart

1976

Circling In

1975

Inner Space

1973

Crystal Silence

1973

Return to Forever

1972

Piano Improvisations Vol. 2

1972

A.R.C.

1971

Piano Improvisations Vol. 1

1971

The Song of Singing

1970

Antidote

Live at the Blue Note

Sundance

1969

Is

1969

Tones for Joan's Bones

1968

Now He Sings, Now He Sobs

1968

Singles ()

Leprechaun's Dream, Pt. 1

1976

Live Albums ()

Trilogy 2

2013

The New Crystal Silence

2008

In Concert, Zürich, October 28, 1979

1980

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Tones for Joan's Bon... (1968)

Now He Sings, Now He... (1968)

Sundance (1969)

Is (1969)

The Song of Singing (1970)

Piano Improvisations... (1971)

A.R.C. (1971)

Return to Forever (1972)

Piano Improvisations... (1972)

Inner Space (1973)

Crystal Silence (1973)

Circling In (1975)

The Leprechaun (1976)

My Spanish Heart (1976)

The Mad Hatter (1978)

Delphi II & III (1980)

Three Quartets (1981)

Trio Music (1981)

Touchstone (1982)

Again and Again (1983)

Lyric Suite for Sext... (1983)

Children's Songs (1984)

Voyage (1984)

Septet (1985)

Trio Music Live in E... (1986)

The Chick Corea Elek... (1986)

Chick Corea Featurin... (1988)

Chick Corea Akoustic... (1989)

Beneath the Mask (1991)

Alive (1991)

Expressions (1994)

Time Warp (1995)

Remembering Bud Powe... (1997)

Change (1999)

Solo Piano: Standard... (2000)

Solo Piano: Original... (2000)

Past, Present & Futu... (2001)

The Complete "Is" Se... (2002)

Rendezvous in New Yo... (2003)

The Ultimate Adventu... (2006)

The Enchantment (2007)

Five Peace Band (2008)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Chick Corea sound like?

Corea's music pulses with intricate rhythmic patterns and expansive harmonic movement, creating a fluid interplay between structure and spontaneity. Rooted in post-bop and avant-garde jazz. Start with Return to Forever.

What is the best Chick Corea album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Return to Forever" (1972). It's the most representative of what makes Chick Corea worth hearing.

Who is Chick Corea for?

If you're into post-bop and avant-garde jazz, Chick Corea is worth your time. Corea's music pulses with intricate rhythmic patterns and expansive harmonic movement, creating a fluid interplay between structure and spontaneity.

How many albums does Chick Corea have?

Chick Corea has 59 releases in their discography, including 55 albums.

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