Chick Corea: Solo Piano

Chick Corea: Solo Piano

“Chick Corea wowed the audience … brought the patrons to their feet screaming for more.”
– Beat Magazine

“A restless virtuoso.”
– The New York Times

“A venerated maestro.”
– BBC

“A visionary.”
– Austin Chronicle

Renowned Pianist-Composer Chick Corea

When the legendary artist Chick Corea recorded Piano Improvisations on the ECM label in 1971, he was the first jazz pianist of his era to release such a recording. This groundbreaking album literally opened the floodgates to a new genre of solo piano that continues strong today.

In 2014, Chick released a new solo CD and embarged upon a world tour with a presentation that is as fresh and innovative as ever. With a perfect balance of in-the-moment improvisation, Corea Classics, jazz standards, classical renderings and the inimitable “Children’s Songs,” it is a must-see concert if there ever was one.

The title of the CD, Portraits, derives from something Chick occasionally includes in his solo shows — when the spirit moves him. The artist asks for volunteers from the typically packed house, sits them down one at a time next to the piano and proceeds to paint a musical “portrait” unique to each individual. It’s uncanny how the personality of the person is captured in Chick’s improvisations.

It’s pure Chick Corea spirit of play. Come see for yourself.

Says Chick:

“Solo piano is always invigorating and an adventure for me. I like to try things to see what happens with the audience. Certain classic compositions are always there ready to re-explore, so my program can vary a lot night to night. But improvisation is the musical way I always enjoy the most.”