Keyboard virtuoso Chick Corea is regarded as one of the most innovative musicians and composers of the 20th century. He will play in concert on Friday, June 25, 2010, 8:00 p.m. at the Jack Singer Concert Hall as part of the 2010 Calgary Jazz Festival.
Chick Corea, The Early Years
Born Armando Anthony Cores, Chick Corea began studying the piano at the age of four in his hometown of Chelsea, Massachessetts. His professional career got off to a roaring start when he had the opportunity to work with jazz singer and bandleader Cab Calloway. This led to more opportunities to work with leaders in jazz, including saxophonist Stan Getz, flutist Herbie Mann and trumpeter Blue Mitchell.
Chick Corea made his recording debut in 1966 as a leader for Tones for Joan's Bones. He went on to accompany music legends Sarah Vaughn, Dizzy Gillespe and Miles Davis.
Chick Corea, 16-Time Grammy Winner
Chick Corea is viewed as one of the most innovative composers and prolific recording artists of this era. Among his albums, Return to Forever, Light as a Feather and Romantic Warrior, serve as defining examples of the jazz-rock genre. Spain remains his most popular composition. It has been performed and recorded by many musicians around the globe. He has performed music spanning many genres, from Mozart piano concerti to avant-garde, from bebop to children's music and from chamber music to fusion.
In 2006, he was awarded the NEA Jazz Masters Award by the National Endowment for the Arts. This is the USA's highest honor in jazz. Fellow 2006 honorees included Ray Barretto, Tony Bennett, Bob Brookmeyer, Buddy DeFranco, Freddie Hubbard and John Levy.
Most recently, Chick Corea joined forces with saxophonist Kenny Garret, bassist Christian McBride and drummer Roy Haynes to form The Freedom Band. The band is gearing up for 2010 concert tour throughout the USA and Europe.
The Calgary Jazz Festival
The Calgary Jazz Festival began as a one-day festival in 1979. Now, it is a week-long event that attracts jazz musicians and enthusiasts from around the globe. The 2010 Calgary Jazz Festival runs June 21 - 27, 2010 and features over 200 musicians at over 70 performances.
Calgary Jazz Fest events are held at various locations in Calgary, including the EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts, the Beatniq Jazz & Social Club, The Palomino, The Auburn Saloon and the Cantos Music Foundation. Events that are free to the public take place along Stephen Avenue Walk and at the Olympic Plaza. The Calgary Jazz Festival is organized by C-Jazz - Calgary Jazz Association.
Jazz pianist Chick Corea will perform at the Jack Singer Concert Hall in The EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts on Friday, June, 25, 2010 at 8:00 pm. Tickets range from $25 to $25 and are available through the EPCOR Centre for Performing Arts website. Calgary Jazz Festival passes are available on the Calgary Jazz Festival website.
June 20, 2010 Update: 2010 Calgary Jazz Festival Canceled One Day Before Event
In a written release to the CBC, festival organizers announced that the 2010 Calgary Jazz Festival has been canceled due to financial constraints. This is the second time in the Festival's history that it has been canceled. Ticket and pass refund information will be released at a later date.
Rhona-Mae Arca - Rhona-Mae is a Registered Music Teacher. She has an ARCT in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music, B.A. (Music) and ...
