Chick Corea Elektric Band - Our Tribute to Chick

LIVESTREAM! Please join Frank Gambale, Eric Marienthal, John Patitucci and Dave Weckl: Saturday, March 20, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time (12:00 p.m. Eastern). They'll pay tribute to the great Chick Corea with anecdotes, photos, and more. Available on each member's Facebook/KZbin pages.

[@carlinhospapanegro]

These life stories are solid gold for us and the next generations

[@user-ip7ei2um6x]

Thank you Dave he was such a GEM, we are all so fortunate to have so many of his performances to continue to delight in.

[@raoulmontano4880]

Thank you, Dave, John, Frank and Eric, for doing this. You guys are awesome! Chick Corea's Electrics Band was an incredible moment in music history, you could say. All the records have that magical, almost Mozartian touch, which is part of his style, his signature. But in my opinion, the first Album and "Inside out" are the strongest albums of this period of Chick. Now, talking about Scott Henderson. Scott is an incredible guitarist, with a deep and unrepeatable style. And, with all that is said, the concept that Scott brought to the first Electric band, was never repeated again. His very peculiar improvisations make him for me a kind of Thelonious Monk of the electric guitar. I do not believe, with all due respect, that Frank Gambale, who is a great virtuoso, has brought the same conceptual and musical depth to the chick band as Scott Henderson. For example, one of the great, magical, and unforgettable compositions of the first album is the track "Cool Weasel Boogie", a serialist and minimalist work that continuously repeats the same theme in a crescendo mode.Well, Scott's work on that track is fabulous, an outpouring of good taste and incomparable conceptualism. I never heard that magic again in the work of Chick, whom I consider one of my idols. If you have any doubts about what I'm talking about, listen to the discographies of both guitarists and compare them. Scott Henderson's compositions are timeless. Frank Gambale's music, although I repeat, he is an incredible virtuoso, is pure rhetoric. Dave and Chick's duet on Tale Of Daring (Inside Out) in an absolutely incredible moment on that record. But another moment of great ESP of improvisation between a drummer and a pianist can be heard in the song "Eshun Agwe" by Gonzalo Rubalcaba from the album "Antiguo".

[@johnnyharperscoutstable5386]

Rip chick. Please keep live music alive🐸🍺🔪🔥

[@jeraldtowle2718]

It's very hard to even imagine a world without Armando.

[@MrJellyton]

Chick lives. His music will be heard by generations to come.

[@juansecar2]

You are missed every day, every minute... incredible eternal maestro.

[@aarongrooves]

I have to admit, I've been largely paralyzed since Chick's death. I mean, I've kept my head up -- I've been motivated, inspired, and done a ton of practicing, composing, listening; but I haven't been able to shake this sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. You guys are all personal heroes to me, and this tribute filled me up. I don't know how to thank you. I can't wait to hear the release of the live material, and I sincerely hope to see you all together again soon! Okay, I'm done. Time to make some music!

[@redpebbles]

Dude...you're an inspiration to musicians all by yourself...if there's anything good about youtube, it's fellas like you. Let's just keep drawing inspiration from Chick and the rest of the greats and get on with getting on...

[@snuppssynthchannel]

Same, Chick and Keith Emerson was my biggest heroes growing up. I just checked out your channel by the way. Really loving it.

[@helenebouvier3636]

I Feel The Same, A Big Shake, and i can't get it Out . . . I Keep Listening To Chick and Gayle . . . I Feel Better Doing That . . .

[@volpeverde6441]

FREQUENCY cannot DIE....chick's out there with rest of em....perhaps they have actually BECOME MUSIC (wave-forms) on another plain of existence....

[@SkyBrightAgency]

This was fantastic. Thanks Dave and gents

[@achimnorz6779]

in 1977 i fell from the chair listening to RTF Big Band with "most fantastic young drummer" Gerry Brown, 1985, already student of music, i fell from the chair again, listening to you guys for the first time, Chick and especially Electric Band, I had the opportunity to meet and talk to Dave Weckl in Summer 1994 at "Malta Jazz Festival", changed my life,you always have been part of it, THANK YOU

[@sugarsticks5970]

One of times favorite in music I’m still hurting 💙

[@jsamc]

80 years old. He lived a full life.

[@drumtwo4seven]

Chick Corea my favorite musician of all time. The greatest ever... THE BEST OF THE BEST Yes an opinion but TRUE !

[@reobertocianciolo]

GREAT ... YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE AND UNIQUE ... THE TRAGEDY HIT EVERYBODY AND ESPECIALLY YOU ...

[@laerciodian8537]

Thank You🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@robcurtis1779]

I miss Chick even more after viewing this amazing tribute. I saw the Electric Band June 18th 1987 at The Chance, in Poughkeepsie, NY. It was so amazing and intense. The place was packed with a very enthusiastic crowd. Pretty fired up & rowdy for a jazz show. They did multiple encores, and I wondered if all their shows were so long? Such a great memory... RIP Chick

[@jonathanharrington7950]

A sad occasion turned happy, it's sure wonderful seeing you guys together.

[@toddwalkerdrumstudio]

Wonderful, musical touching tribute!.....The amount of musical inspiration, influence and, over-all GREATNESS from this band is to be so thankful for.....Been listening ever since the 80's to this day!.....Fantastic musical memories to live on forever... Big thanks to Chick, Dave, John, Eric and Frank for the endless amount of music!

[@macleenrangasamy5745]

Waohh 👍👍thanks for posting that wonderful video 👍👍god bless

[@moregfruit2732]

Hard to find words... THE greatest musicians in the universe ... good god... telling such personal stories with the legend Chick Corea behind the scenes ...

[@moregfruit2732]

I'm overwhelmed... thank you soooo much!

[@marielamartinez2840]

Gracias x tanto maestro !!!

[@LaLa-sz3vn]

I loved when I First saw All of You, along with Chick, Playing "99 Flavors" (Live). Chick takes You through the Chorus Once and then, takes completely Off with a Keyboard Solo that was Unreal?!

[@jamesmitchell6925]

Chick Corea shaped who I am as a pianist. Thank you for this lovely tribute.

[@CaliforniaBushman]

Dave and Chick's duet after the opening melody in Tale Of Daring (Inside Out) - to this day holds up to the test of time. No drummer & piano player had a more true improvisational ESP in the moment than Chick and Dave. And that shouldn't be lost on any of us.

[@darrinbell4128]

Was my go to album for inspiration when it first came out. All these years later I play it for my younger friends who have never heard it and they are as blown away now as I was then.

[@chupeauxx]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@okolekahuna3862]

Every morning, while driving my daughter to school, which was a 30min. drive, I would play only Elektric Band CDs. I would explain to her, to the best of my knowledge what was going on. I'm sure it drove her nuts but she was very cordial about it because she new how important this music was to me and how much I loved everything about the Elektric Band. Thank you guys...

[@evrimtunger4810]

these extraordinary but humble guys made the soundtracks of my life for 30 years. I will never forget this privilege to be able to enjoy jazz music. it’s one of the most beautiful presents to see them together talking about their history. I will continue to enjoy their art as long as live. Looking forward to listening their last album with The Maestro.

[@toddwalkerdrumstudio]

Me too!

[@Wizardofgosz]

Same. Chicks loss was huge and I am so sad I will never be able to see Elektric Band. One of my bucket list resolutions since Covid hit last March was to go and see them if they ever got close enough to drive, once this was all over. Sadly that will never happen.

[@MrDrummerguy33]

Thank you so much for sharing this

[@touristercat3369]

Thank you a lot for this LIVESTREAM! You guys were like Ninja turtles for me, and Chick, of course, was like Master Splinter. Absolutely brilliant and historical fusion band, one of the greatest of all time. Rest in peace, Chick!

[@jameskerry41]

Chick was in a league of his own, thank God he left an incredible library of music for future generations to absorb...RIP Chick Corea

[@AlbenizQuintana]

Greetings from JUNIN, PERU !!! El Maestro CHICK COREA will live forever !!!

[@ShortFuseFighting]

you are never truly gone when youve left such an impactful legacy behind. our physical form decays but music echoes forever

[@crayosicom]

i got to see the elektrik band at Nashville's Schermerhorn performance center - amazing performance, having grew up with the music, i got to take my brother and he got to shake everyone's hand. an amazing experience like no other.

[@gordonorante509]

Thanks for the music best of the best god bless.

[@rudinsymsyam5636]

Is the Best Chick corea elektrik BAND RIP chick corea My Teacher my Mentor

[@shannongriffith3493]

Chick was definitely one of the greatest musician composers to ever walk the earth !!!!!! Bar none! And the Electric Band with all you guys was and will always be to a man one of the greatest bands ever put together of all times !!!!! Thank you sooooo much for you’re great music and stories! God Bless

[@hagamenoncarmo4105]

It was a great loss, for me here in Brazil I have always followed his work together with Eletric Band, jazz will not be the same as before

[@yellowquantum4240]

It is such a treat listening to your stories with the master guys. I met Chick three times it was beyond words. He was the zeitgeist of the times. Thanks EB...RIP maestro!!!

[@larryhickland5317]

There are so many great schools of jazz. Ellington, Armstrong, Blakey, Miles. This was the jazz school of our time, and the former students are now the teachers. The Corea school goes on, because the fearsome foursome of the jazz world is teaching the Corea way. We will all miss Chick, but the lessons are still being taught.

[@samissomar]

A Tribute from Masters...to a Master !...

[@salgsofia867]

Love you “Forever” Chick.

[@yeptoo1148]

"eye of the beholder" was My start in jazz. And still love that album. I also really love akoustic band. Chick Corea was next level 😊

[@andypastorino3780]

Thank you all for the livestream tribute to Chick Corea. .I loved all the stories and all the great music, and yes, besides his numerous, amazing compositions, Chick will always be remembered for his unbelievable high-level, creative playing and interaction with other great, inspirational musicians such as yourselves! You all contributed so much to making The Electric Band what it is. Rest in peace Chick Corea. The joy that you brought to millions will be here forever.

[@toruncustomer980]

'' our death is our wedding with eternity'' Rumi and true friends are always together.! Thank you for this beautiful, meaningful program.

[@bradleypagliaro9133]

Wonderful to hear all of this as we remember the miracle that was Chick Corea. Thank you all so much for sharing!

[@johndoggett1138]

Thank you guys for this sunshine ! God Bless you all !

[@petervbreemen]

The way you talk about Chick brings tears in my eyes. The feeling Chick gives me when I see and hear him play is sheer joy and gives me a kind of intimicy as if I am a part of "it". The creativity, togetherness and kind musical conversation between him and you fellow musicians is overwhelming. I am so glad his music became a part of me. Beautiful memories.

[@alessandrobeccatidrummer]

I love you guys!!!

[@ricksixfingerstaira]

Thank you gentlemen for being so gracious and sharing your memories of Chick with us.

[@ojarascas]

super great band!! I love

[@Gevoltful]

Thank you ! I think every musician needs to listen to this conversation

[@ScottMcDavid-Music]

I've always been a massive CC fan and then of course the CCEB, and I'm sorry I'm just now seeing this video, but I love it so much, and it's such a great tribute to the man. Since I was 13 years old, I had all his recordings, I used to correspond with him... he would write back, too, and give very personable responses, being encouraging and informative, and I have ultimate respect for him and his creations. Creations that you guys made complete, and brought to fruition so wonderfully. Inspiring!! I can't tell you how much 'food' for creativity I got from the Elektic Band's output. The music was a total force all it's own and always devastated the landscape. Thank you guys! Thank you CHICK!!! You left a beautiful mark on the world.

[@ArbolarioMusic]

Listening to how Frank describes his audition... I can't stop smiling and laughing. These guys are brothers for life. Rest in peace, Chick. Thank you for your music.

[@jazzyeric21]

It's 4:30 in the morning here in Atlanta and I simply could not sleep until I watched every second of this video. Thanks so much guys for doing this. The band created my favorite music, period! I still listen to all of it. I've met Chick several times and he was the nicest man that I have ever met. Although his death is still so painful this video really helped to heal my heart and I know that Chick is smiling due to this tribute. For me you are all legends and I know that you all will continue to share the spirit and passion that Chick represented in every note that you play.

[@rherrera921]

Guys,thank you all to be part of my personal-soundtrack of life.Light years album blow my mind away.Thank you,thank you,thank you.Chick Corea music will be in history of humanity.Take care guys.ALL LOVE !!!! Hey John,your bass solo in Got a match always make me cry of joy,was incredible.

[@heliomartins2939]

My favorite band ever! God bless all of them!

[@paolomessinajazz5575]

Hello, Guys, you are Fantastic, really nice this chat

[@donaldanderson6604]

This reminds me of the Drummers of Frank Zappa video, with musicians celebrating the masters and no egos in sight. Just respect and talent.

[@Whateverworksism]

Thank you for this guys. All of you are inspirations. Chick is dearly missed. How amazing it is that we were blessed with his music. That will live on forever. Thank you Chick.

[@antoniodelarosa8850]

I think you was the best jazz band in the history!!! Remember me youth!!! I love you guys!!! Chick live!!!! Chick is in my heart, my soul, my brain!!! Thanks for the music, makes me feel so good!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😊😊😊😊👏👏👏👏👏

[@kellerc73]

I met Chick once when Dave played at Zanzibar blue in Philly on the same night that Chick was playing at the Kimmel Center. After Chick finished his gig he walked down the street to Zanzibar and sat in with Dave and me and my roommate (both music school students at UArts) were blown away by the occasion and after they were done they all came out to talk to everyone and my roommate was real bold and asked Chick if we could hang out with him and HE SAID YES! I nearly fainted. He said “for two UArts students I’ll do anything” and we literally just chit chatted with him for maybe half an hour and he was seriously the nicest sweetest guy. He was actually a real person, you know? He understood how much that meant to us and he lived up to our hopes in every way. For me personally, Chick has always been my favorite piano player of all time and I think I bought maybe 10 of his CDs in my freshman year alone.. so it was truly a “meeting your hero” moment for me (and I’m a drummer so it means something to me to respect a piano player so much when I hardly know how those weirdos think lol) (also ironically I’ve met like... 3(?) drummers who played with Chick... Weckl, Gadd, Haynes... so I feel an immense personal connection to that whole scene. Dave Weckl and Gene Krupa were my first and still my biggest drum hero’s... so yeah, I will never forget the time I hung out with Chick Corea and found out he was just as cool as I had always hoped. I feel a huge personal sense of loss with his passing. Chick is a huge part of me. RIP Chick.

[@DarkeningSkies1]

You aren’t alone, my friend- there are many musicians and music lovers who feel the same. Thanks for sharing your cool story... Philly area drummer here myself (rock). Any creative person has to stand back and admire Chick and his family of players. Even people normally turned off by jazz or jazzy music have expressed awe at the zeal and skill they represent.

[@flavio5725]

Thank you for this memorial Mr. Weckl

[@lbudt29]

Thank you Chik for ther music you gave us all. Thank you all that continue on with the adventure in this wonderful thing called Music art.

[@jamescammack6720]

Much respect to you guys for sharing your journey with Chick Corea… Beyond anything most of us musicians will ever experience….Fantastic..!

[@Gusrikh1]

Fabulous listening to the anecdotes..

[@FraserJCovers1975]

This was absolutely incredible...........What a beautiful tribute to the great man! x

[@lizgoodwin1812]

Beautiful tribute to a titan of a talent who always will be treasured--the incomparable Mr. Chick Corea. It's difficult to fathom the music world in his absence! We are blessed to have been graced with his prodigious talent! It's a treat to see all four members of the Elektric band at once. Thank you all for your individual gifts and for sharing your special memories with all of us. "Light Years" was one of my favorites by The Chick Corea Elektric Band....I look forward to the forthcoming album by the group. God bless Chick Corea, his dear family, and all of you and yours! Thank you again!

[@alexandredinkelmann595]

Amazing Talk !

[@Poliguistreto]

The Elektric Band is the best band ever! I will never forget the day I saw you guys perform live at the Free Jazz Festival in Campinas/São Paulo (Brazil 🇧🇷) back in September 4th, 1987 - it was phenomenal!!!

[@technicalentity]

I think it was 1983. I was at rock bottom. I'd been getting weaker and sicker for 8 months. No one could diagnose it. I didn't know what was happening, but it seemed I was slowly dying. Return to Forever was was playing at the Berkeley Community Theater and had a ticket. When I went to see Return to Forever, the effect it had was overpowering. I left actually feeling well--and happy, and I continued to get better. I recovered. I knew that the music was full of transformation energy. Return to Forever had brought something that had cured me, though I couldn't explain it. But now I understand what happened. When you guys explained Chick Corea's energy and said "It was like he brought all the power in the universe through his hands, his whole being," that and what you said about the solos being "conversations" that could never be repeated. Return to Forever had an amazing conversation with me. Your concert was sublime, and it healed me. Chick Corea embodied Godliness. Rest well, Chick. I owe you everything.

[@albertofontana3480]

Chick, Dave, John and Scott Henderson. Thats was cool.

[@BateraLab]

Great stories, guys I miss him very much, you are all blessed, I still would love to hear what you can come up with in the future, together, thank you for sharing! 👍🏻🎸🍊

[@speedsterh]

It's incredible to see you guys, talking and remembering so many memories of you with chick. I knew you were giants with your respective instruments, but you're also so funny and humble, I quite didn't expect that. You're the kind of people anyone would want to be friend with. In a way, you are also part of my family. I listened to most of your albums since my 20s (I'm on the verge of my 50s). Glad to hear "To the stars" and "Inside Out" are your favourite albums, they're mine too. I can't believe Chick passed away. I saw him last year playing at Lyon's Auditorium (along with Steve Gadd and Lionel Loueke) and wouldn't have thought he was anywhere near the end of his life... Just as you are grateful for having had the opportunity of playing with Chick, I'm grateful I heard of you and could follow you successive musical creations and evolutions. I need to pinch my cheek (corea ?) to make sure I'm not dreaming while watching this more than 2 hours long video.... Life can be incredible, really, I nearly have tears waiting to roll while you tell all your great anecdotes with chick and details showing how great a man he was (and you are too !). Luckily I could attend many concerts with Chick and you, including one as the Electric Band (I have fond memories of CTA playing during that one - I remember Chick still changing settings on a keyboard on the left hand, while playing with the right hand. Yes, the song had already started and there was no hiccup at all !). Eager to hear the upcoming live album and also, Frank made me want to know more about Return to Forever.

[@arnoldludvig6900]

Thank you, Dave Weckl, for this video stream with the 4 of you guys. I was a total shock us, a few jazz musicians in the Faroe Islands (pulation 53.000), when we heard the news of Chic's passing - way too early. Chick Corea Elektric Band had a huge impact on us in our band, PLÚMM, and also a few other musicians in the Faroes. Hearing you guys talking about his essence, summed up in his own words "to be free to create", is the most important lesson we, or at least I (speaking for my self) have learned about playing with other people. Hearing Chick Corea Elektric Band live at TIVOLI in Copenhagen back in 1988 was, I think, when I learned that lesson, just intuitively, by hearing, and seeing, you guys doing it right there on the spot. Also. It is so nice to see and hear you guys talk about Chick Corea so lovingly. I have seen a few interviews with Chick lately, after his passing, where I have realized what a kindhearted human being he really was - and so are all four of you too. You all have been, and are, a great inspiration for my self and a lot of musicians out there. Thank you for what you do and keep going - I love it. Rest in peace - Chick Corea All the best, Arnold Ludvig - arnoldludvig.com

[@ashokmahesh2812]

Thanks for your Music Chick Corea - forever your music is alive.

[@mikef9217]

Chick Corea is legend …… and his music as a legacy will stay with us forever ……while humanity exist ……

[@JCFNor]

Legends talking about your legend! thank-you

[@claudiooliveira7478]

THE BEST!!!

[@Cartercentral]

I feel so fortunate to have seen the magic that Chick brought to life, and the incredible musicians he nurtured and brought along for the ride. Thanks so much reminiscing on your life with Chick, it was throughly enjoyable and inspiring.

[@FrederickRuss]

Wow your music, Chick, Dave, Frank, John, Eric has shaped my world in so many profound ways as my constant soundtrack. You guys have pushed me to apply your philosophy in music that ended up me scoring music for Activision’s Transformers Fall of Cybertron & Madden (kind of a mish mash of orchestral, rock, epic hybrid which is totally not what you guys do) but I just wanted to thank you for always inspiring with your combined chops and musical abilities. I think you’re all amazing. Keep creating and shining. 🎉

[@Wizardofgosz]

Oh my god. Watching this made me sadder than when I heard the new last month. Such a nice conversation with all these gigantic talents.

[@Dannob]

Wow!! I was at Eric's first gig in mpls. I bought the t shirt!!!!! LOL.. & Now I live in STL & have for the past 22 yrs .. practically in Dave's old neighborhood!! ... Hello Dave! And I actually got to meet chick and hang a little with all you guys at the gig the next night in Madison WI.i think it was in a high school gym. I have the polaroids to prove it!! .. I still have it & wear it proudly!! And I have to say to see that band two nights in a row and here you guys played different solos it was almost too much for my senses but man what a great experience and memory I have from it. Also I was at musicians institute when Frank had just got the gig and that was all the talk around school Scott was out and Frank was in!! ... I don't know it's weird I feel a connection to you guys... God bless all you guys!! RIP CC♥️... BTW It's 345 am .. and I am so enjoying these stories from the road that I can't shut this off!!!! ... Thanks for doing this it was a great idea for a tribute.

[@frazzleface753]

Thank you for putting this together, Dave. This was very special to hear the history and stories. You guys are heroes for so many.

[@ronaldgenendlis6423]

Greatest fusion band ever. Luv u guys.

[@yxcv789]

Thank you guys for sharing all these wonderful stories with us!!!

[@studioup57]

Hey guys, you know you're a legend for more than one generation, don't you? Have you already realize that ? Thank you for everything you did and beautiful tribute to the master.

[@Bruce.-Wayne]

Wow, that was emotional for me.....saw the electric band in DC back in 2004....RIP Chick...

[@stephaniegrow2001]

I got on the Chick train - and the Weckl train, and the Patitucci train - from CCEB's "Eye of the Beholder" album back in the late 80s. I've seen Chick play in 2019 at Portland's Arlene Schnitzer concert hall, and with Weckl/Patitucci in his Acoustic Band trio format in 2018, University of Buffalo Center for the Arts. Chick Corea will be sorely missed! RIP

[@mrthundaboots]

I’ve been loving this monster of a band for 3 decades. Thank you,Chick,for the inspiration and the drive to be better.

[@ayberkgungor1554]

i cant still believe he's gone... still devastated, still heartbroken. he has an irreplaceable impact on anyone who's into his music. his legacy and music will live on. 🙏🏻

[@RIMONIM]

I saw you guys live in Innsbruck (Treibhaus) late 80s and this totally changed my live - you are the Gods of music, making this world a better place to be. Big thanks to each of you and the Maestro himself.

[@aleksandrakostadinovska1227]

Chick celebrates too and he is smiling!

[@jolsten]

👏👏 Chick, thank you for the music! I wish you many beautiful gigs, where ever you are ❤

[@malcspring448]

I had the pleasure of seeing the Elektric band a couple of times here in the UK. Memorable moments.

[@BARTFUNKBASS]

Glad I've had a chance to see Chick live twice. Return to Forever - 2008 and with Bela Fleck - 2007.

[@coltonweatherston3308]

Thanks guys! Each of you is inspirational. Beautiful tribute ;)

[@edwardajaj]

Sorry For Loss Of Chic He was amazing ! I Really Loved Electric Band … You Guys Were AWESOME ! Peace To You Frank… John… Dave....Eric…

[@user-cb1hw5ok1k]

Chick has been returned to forever in heaven.

[@thebeatlabmusic749]

Thank you all for this.

[@shwootywoot7962]

Rest up the legend. Man, this live was star studded! Loves you guys in the Inside Out and Beneath the Mask Albums! Those albums have helped me out in a lot of dark times

[@charlyleprof]

Saw you all in south of france La Roque d'Antheron many years ago, what a gig ! thank you for the tribute to Chick.

[@Tambolero32]

Thanks for sharing us and it's a great band and will always be the best band I've listened. Will miss Chick forever!

[@jpb93360]

So moving...