Chick Corea: A Work in Progress

Wallace was an immense artistic treasure in the music community. He was one of the greatest trumpet players of his time -- or any time, for that matter. Chick sat down with him in 2017 to talk about their mutual mentor, Miles Davis, and what it truly means to improvise.

Piano & Bass Duet

Return to Forever founder Chick Corea talks with bassist supreme, Stanley Clarke — about coming up in the '60s, the Coltrane revelation and their favorite subject — music. Recorded backstage in Vannes, France, minutes before going on stage for the final show of their celebrated duet tour in 2014.

Grammy-winning banjo and piano duet, Béla Fleck and Chick Corea on the road in Boulder, Colorado – taking time out from the tour to have – one might say – a pretty deep conversation about the real world of the touring musician, finding yourself as an artist, and much more.

Special episode from Electric Lady Studios in New York City. In a fascinating conversation, Chick and singer, songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire John Mayer talk music, improvisation and reveal their amazing new project — with Pino Palladino (bass), Steve Jordan (drums), Wallace Roney (trumpet) and Manolo Badrena (percussion). You're going to want to check this one out!

Stanley Clarke, Chick's Return to Forever bandmate and legend of bass, doesn't offer recommendations lightly. When Chick asked Stanley who he thought would be a good fit for the bass chair in Chick's new band The Vigil, Stanley didn't hesitate offering up the name of Carlitos Del Puerto. Playing both acoustic and electric basses, Carlitos – who grew up in Havana – chats with Chick in this episode about their shared interest in Latin music, and reveals the inside story about his getting the gig with Chick. And much more... 

Revealing conversation with Chick and his favorite young drummer Marcus Gilmore — go inside the studio of the sessions for the The Vigil, Chick's latest band and album. Gilmore — grandson of towering drum legend Roy Haynes, and one of the most in-demand drummers in any genre — also goes step-by-step, detailing how Chick's new tunes evolved on the road. 40+ years after Chick and Roy Haynes laid down Now He Sings, Now He Sobs, Chick and Marcus are writing the next chapter. Now hear the backstory ...

Premiere episode! In this first edition of Music Magic with Chick Corea, Chick chats with master-musician and long-time associate Tim Garland (sax, flute, bass clarinet) on the making of the recent groundbreaking album The Vigil. Taking a break while on tour in Japan, Chick and Tim discuss the creative processes of writing and learning new music, the recording studio and then taking it on the road for audiences around the world.  In this fascinating intimate conversation, they also discuss their unique projects together exploring the combination of orchestral music and jazz.  And much more...