Dead Chick Corea, farewell to the jazz genius pianist. He has won 23 Grammy Awards

Mourning in the world of music: died Chick Korea, virtuoso pianist who revolutionized jazz along with other legends. To break the news is his Facebook page: Korea died on Tuesday at the age of 79 years, for a newly discovered rare form of cancer. On stage since the early 1960s, Korea has become one of the greatest pianists of the 1900s, working with Stan Getz, Herbie Mann, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Gary Burton, Bobby McFerrin and others, among others. others. His jazz fusion productions have marked the world of music: during his long and prolific career he has won 23 Grammy Awards.

Throughout his life and career, Chick has enjoyed Liberty and the fun of creating something new and playing like only artists can. Was a Dear husband, father and grandfather, and great mentor and friend to many. Through his work and the past decades around the world, he has touched and inspired the lives of millions of people ”, reads the publication on the Facebook profile that also reports one of his last goodbye message.

“I want to thank all those who, throughout my journey, have contributed to keeping the fire of music alive. I hope that those who have the vague idea of ​​playing, writing, acting or otherwise will. If not for you, then for the rest of us. It’s not just that the world needs more artists, it’s also a lot of fun, ”the post continues. “And my fantastic musician friends you have been like family to me since I have known you: it has been a blessing and an honor to learn from you and play with all of you. My mission has always been to bring joy where I could, and having done it with all the artists that I admire so much this has been the wealth of my life“.