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2016-03-25

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5366687

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Chick Corea

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Verve

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Jazz

Chick Corea was an American jazz composer, arranger, keyboardist, percussionist, bandleader and recording artist of southern Italian descent. Born on June 12, 1941 in Chelsea, Boston, Massachusetts, he was a prolific musician who played various genres including Bebop, Post Bop, Free Jazz, Latin Jazz and Crossover. He became known for his contributions to Jazz Rock and Fusion in the 1970s as both a solo artist and member of bands such as Return to Forever and Circle.

In his youth, Chick Corea marched as a lead soprano bugle soloist in a drum and bugle corps called St. Rose Scarlet Lancers of Chelsea. Influenced by bebop music, he started his professional career in the early 60s and recorded his first album in 1966 (not released until 1968). His well-received trio Post Bop album "Now He Sings Now He Sobs" with drummer Roy Haynes and bass player Miroslav Vitous marked the beginning of his groundbreaking musical journey.

Throughout his career, Chick Corea explored various styles of music including Latin American acoustic and electronic music as well as classical influences. He utilized instruments such as piano, electric piano and Minimoog to create innovative fusion sounds. His dedication to touring, recording and collaborating with numerous musicians earned him recognition with 25 Emmys. Tragically passing away from cancer on February

Verve Records, also known as Verve, is a multinational record label that was founded in 1956 by jazz impresario Norman Granz. The label originated from the consolidation of Granz's earlier labels, Norgran Records and Clef Records. In 1960, Verve was sold to MGM Records and became a subsidiary of the company. Throughout the 1960s, Verve expanded its music genres to include comedy, pop, R&B, rock, and folk music.

During this time, Verve had successful jazz recordings from artists such as Stan Getz, Kai Winding, Astrud Gilberto, Ella Fitzgerald, and Jimmy Smith under the direction of Creed Taylor. In 1972, MGM sold its record division to Polydor which brought Verve into the newly formed PolyGram family of record labels. As a result of this transition, Verve focused primarily on jazz reissues while other non-jazz releases were absorbed into Polydor.

In the late 1980s, PolyGram decided to revive Verve with both reissue programs and new artist signings. This revitalization led to strong sales for both new material and remastered classic recordings. With the merger of PolyGram and Vivendi Universal in 1999 creating Universal Music Group (UMG), Verve Records became part of The Verve Music Group alongside other influential labels such as Blue Note Records and Impulse! Records.

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The album "5 Original Albums" by Chick Corea is a compilation of five of the legendary jazz pianist's most iconic albums. Released by Verve, this collection showcases Corea's incredible talent and versatility as a musician.

The first album included in this collection is "Now He Sings, Now He Sobs," originally released in 1968. This album features Corea's groundbreaking trio with bassist Miroslav Vitous and drummer Roy Haynes. Known for its innovative compositions and improvisations, this album remains a classic in the world of jazz.

The second album is "The Leprechaun," released in 1976. This fusion-oriented album combines elements of jazz, rock, and classical music, showcasing Corea's ability to blend different genres seamlessly. With its intricate melodies and complex arrangements, "The Leprechaun" is a true masterpiece.

Next up is "Friends," released in 1978. This album features Corea collaborating with an all-star lineup including saxophonist Michael Brecker and drummer Steve Gadd. The music on this album ranges from energetic and upbeat to introspective and melodic, displaying Corea's versatility as both a composer and performer.

The fourth album included in this collection is "Three Quartets," originally released in 1981. This album features Corea leading a quartet consisting of saxophonist Michael Brecker, bassist Eddie Gomez, and drummer Steve Gadd. With its intricate compositions and virtuosic performances, "Three Quartets" is considered one of Corea's finest works.

The final album in this compilation is "Akoustic Band," released in 1989. This live recording captures Corea performing with bassist John Patitucci and drummer Dave Weckl in an acoustic setting. The trio's chemistry is palpable, and their improvisations are nothing short of extraordinary.

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