‘The Joy of Creating’
By Ted Panken
DownBeat pays tribute to one of the most revered musicians of his generation. He was born Armando Anthony Corea in Chelsea, Massachusetts, but he was known around the world by his nickname, “Chick.” Our cover story traces the arc of his long, fruitful career. Also, throughout this issue, we celebrate the life and music of an artist who helped shape the direction of modern jazz.
By Ed Enright
Beyond his high-profile work with Chick Corea and Wayne Shorter, bassist Patitucci has been an important presence on the New York scene since he moved back to the city from the West Coast more than 25 years ago.
By Dave Cantor
Percussionist and bandleader Santos has a foundation in what he refers to as “traditional” music, but has played and recorded with figures from across the spectrum of Latin music, jazz and rock.
Chick Corea was tested on the following tracks for the “Blindfold Test”: