Chick Corea & Gary Burton: Tiny Desk Concert

June 13, 2016 by SURAYA MOHAMED • Sometimes big-name artists need special attention. But in this case, it wasn't because they've been jazz pioneers and innovators since the 1960s and are considered to be founding fathers of jazz fusion, not to mention two of the most important jazz figures performing today. It's not because they've collectively recorded more than 100 albums and won 29 Grammy Awards. The agitation was because both of their instruments couldn't fit behind Bob Boilen's Tiny Desk.
There were logistical hurdles to overcome before the jazz giants' arrival. We had to move the desk to make a bigger "stage." Piano movers hauled the 900-pound Yamaha C7 grand piano from our first-floor performance studio up the freight elevator to the fourth-floor Tiny Desk area. But weeks of meticulous measuring and planning paid off when the rented vibes were delivered and just fit alongside the piano.
Gary Burton and Chick Corea were in town for the 2016 NEA Jazz Masters Concert. The NEA Jazz Masters fellowship is the highest honor our nation bestows on jazz artists. Each year, the program honors a select few living legends who have made exceptional contributions to the advancement of jazz. Burton was a newly appointed 2016 recipient, while Corea received the honor in 2006.
These friends first played together 44 years ago, when they recorded their very first album, Crystal Silence. In his autobiography, Gary Burton tells the story:
We set aside three days for the recording. Except for ... one tune in Munich, Chick and I hadn't worked together before Berlin, so we figured we would need a fair amount of time to choose songs and finalize arrangements. But to our amazement, it all went incredibly fast. We would spend maybe twenty minutes creating an arrangement, and then record. We did every song in just one take, except that we required a second spin through "Senor Mouse."
The record was finished in just a few hours, and the two realized they had a unique musical chemistry with the ability to anticipate each other's improvisational ideas. That album went on to become a classic: flawless yet fresh and forever new.
A few thousand concerts later, the jazz masters showed up at NPR HQ to perform a concert at our newly expanded Tiny Desk. On this day, it had been almost two years since Chick Corea and Gary Burton had played together - the longest break they'd ever had. But once again, their remarkable ability to connect was demonstrated in two songs they play together all the time.
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SET LIST:
"Love Castle"
"Crystal Silence"
CREDITS:
Producers: Suraya Mohamed, Niki Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Niki Walker, Kara Frame, Morgan McCloy; Production Assistant: Jackson Sinnenberg; Photo: Brandon Chew/NPR.
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[@woodenloonynickel]

The Day After Pill Should be provided to every girl, just like cyanide in WWI & II. Because "Old Enough to Bleed is Old Enough to Breed" don't couch with me.

[@woodenloonynickel]

Shall We commence to stopping the cruelty of disproportionate maternal deaths in American hospitals? Kaiser-Permanente, hearings looking at you kids.

[@lothar-michaelernst2110]

One guy wrote the following comment: "Chick Corea didn't die, he just returned to forever". Isn't that a wonderful comment. The musical world, we espcially, the pianists and keyboarders mourn and cry...

[@chensiding0]

Maynard Ferguson, Keith Emerson, McCoy Tyner, and Chick Corea have made me realize I need to see the legends live when I can and NOT wait for it. These loses are the greatest for me. All my musical influences from elementary and middle school jazz band are going.

[@khaimang4]

Brilliant comment. So profoundly appropriate.

[@FearlessDreamer3]

Yes! Don’t wait! When this pandemic is over, all I want to do is play my trumpet again for the People and hear as much LIVE music as possible. -Especially for Jazz Musicians, why do their record sales only go up after they’re dead? SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!

[@Projacked1]

That's perfectly wonderful...

[@karloarsch1579]

@@chensiding0 But we have an advantage. When Mozart left the stage, he only left us "notes". But these people also left us their recordings, what else could we ask for?

[@piperpilot26]

What we don't realize is that fifty years down the road, people are going to be listening to these last performances much in the way we listen to Miles or Parker's from 50+ years back. NPR has greatly contributed to the preservation of this man's work by having him perform here. The best part is that the audio is just simply superb.

[@whatdothlife4660]

Plenty of people realize this. Taking the God perspective is an easy way to get upvotes but in the end it's arrogant.

[@deanronson6331]

Why last performances? Music lovers like to listen to an artist's BEST performances regardless of where in their career they're from. 50 years from now, if we still have a viable civilization, yes, i too believe these artists will still be admired. However, it's anybody's guess what situation will prevail in 200 years or more when it comes to people's tastes. I remember listening to an interview on NPR with a guy who has studied this phenomenon of celebrities and artists everybody knew about in their time, who had sunk in a temporary anonymity after their demise or have forever remained unknown. After all, Shakespeare's greatness was newly discovered about a hundred years after his death. When he died in 1750, J.S. Bach and most of his music were all but forgotten. It was only in 1829 that Mendelssohn reintroduced Bach's genius to the world.

[@joewag88]

Yes -- one more for the archives. What an unexpected treat its discovery was.

[@Hormonie]

Unlikely.

[@Patphenis]

​@@deanronson6331 OKAY dude

[@kevinmccarthy5693]

Back in the early 70s, a new club opened up down the street from my apartment in East Lansing. My friend and I decided to check it out. We came in and there was almost no one in the place yet, so we took a table right in front of the where the band's instruments were set up. More people came in and took their tables. Four musicians came out; a bass player, a drummer/percussionist, a guitarist, and a piano player. We didn't know who these people were and had never heard of 'fusion jazz' before. They were Chick Corea and Return to Forever (without Flora Purim). It was one of the most magical musical experiences of my life. We were completely blown away. I've been a fan ever since.

[@DawsonMusicEducation]

And last time I saw Chick play was in Ann Arbor

[@mickeywhite3840]

@@DawsonMusicEducation I saw Chick and Gary Burton at U of M, shortly after I moved to Michigan in 1976. Saw him previously several times in NYC with Return to Forever, and in Ann Arbor he and Burton did 45 of solo piano, 45 minutes of solo vibraphone, and then came back after intermission and played the entire Crystal Silence album! Magnificent! Chick will be missed, but most definitely not forgotten!

[@mauricepowers8079]

@@mickeywhite3840 I have that Album...it is one of my favorites.

[@jerrynelson1929]

Kevin- I was there !!! Bar called the Stables if I recall - we were so blown away we came a couple nights in a row - got to experience some greats at the Stables and other spots in East Lansing during that time - but “ Hymn of the Seventh Galaxy” was fresh , new and VERY ELECTRIC- Chick, Stanley; Lenny White and Bill Connors - very relatable in that bar - perhaps 100-150 people there - motivated me to learn about Miles and his “tree” - all the bands that came from Miles - Weather Report, Mahavishnu, Return to Forever, Herbie’s Sextet and Headhunters. As much as I revered Zawinul and his world music, Chick seemed very approachable- like he could just be your buddy. Firstly, thanks to NPR for sharing all these small desk visits. Chick and Gary Burton , two contemporaries seemed to get to the very essence of Chick’s brilliance and his Spanish roots- Return to Forevers first ECM album including “crystal silence” heard here was a fundamental disc in forming my love, appreciation and fervor for Chick and his music - I am still stunned that he is gone , a year later - not sad - just deprived of what he could share with us going forward. Thanks for posting this session.

[@Cantbuyathrill]

Flora will alwyas be the most underrated vocalist.

[@MT-bi9qi]

RIP Chick Corea. I discovered Jazz many years ago because of him.

[@beders]

Same here. Sad day.

[@notadoc2130]

Raised with a touch of jazz (Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey) ... discovered FUSION because of John McLaughlin and that brought me shortly thereafter to Chick Corea (Return To Forever). Now own MUCH of Chick Corea catalog including his very first solo recording from more than 50 years ago. Can't believe he's gone. He was so vibrant and active up until very recently. His skills never abated right up to almost his 80th.

[@senorfredericksen9895]

Same

[@zanabria_spm]

me too :( thanks for everything, maestro.

[@cw9888]

Same here. Chick and Jaco opened up the doors of jazz music to me. Thank you, Chick.

[@niecejohns1027]

I don't understand why in our culture getting older isn't honored. The gray hair and wisdom lines bespeak the awe-inspiring level of mastery these two gems have achieved.

[@jonasdamion1627]

maybe because its not marketable to base appetites and more accessible aesthetics like generalizable physical beauty are. We are not informed by tradition of soul in America. We are a nation of laws and financial success and then its all a void for businesses to step in and influence you if you are without your soul. Or rather in America we are free also in the sense that you as an individual have to discover culture for yourself, its not going to be on TV and the front pages of social media but if thats where youre expecting to find it you havent even begun to discover your soul so what difference does it make

[@joshuamichaelcoachlovedr.]

easy:envy

[@gemsfromhistorysdustpan7919]

Money and demographics Get people to spend money on this culture instead of ultra pop culture and you will solve the problem

[@carlosclaptrix]

So true!

[@homemadefilms5718]

In America, at least, most people follow the ways of the American Dream, which says that the US gives people certain freedoms which allow citizens to work hard to rise up in the ranks. Retired people in some of Americans' eyes are not worthy of respect because they aren't trying to work super hard. Ironically, they are the ones that have achieved financial stability, one of the aspirations of americans.

[@frankfeldman6657]

Devastating. He gave us so, so much. Always so generous, joyful, playful, BRILLIANT. Thank you, thank you, thank you. :-(

[@coreyshafarman8918]

He was so passionate about sharing all the knowledge he had, right up until the end. No ego

[@gickygackers]

@@coreyshafarman8918 huh

[@rubenschiefke1337]

“You don’t have to be Rembrandt or Picasso to create something. The fun of it, the joy of creating, is way high above anything else to do with the art form”. - Chick Corea This quote changed my relationship to music forever. Truly one of the greats! Rest in peace.

[@DocBree13]

Thank you for sharing that beautiful quote - I’m saving it. RIP, Chick

[@Yngsatchvai]

That's a great quote❤

[@DihelsonMendonca]

He's so humble to say that, because we always are worried about the level of our music to be on the highest standard, so we struggle a lot trying to do that, but he was not worried about that, he simply did. Perhaps the more you try, the worst it becomes, so if you take it easy and relax, letting the music flow, this would be the best way. 🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@Nosirrah2112]

Says a modern day Rembramdt or Picasso. He was a genius.

[@colinseeger7619]

Burton's vibes must be made of gold. No one sounds like him. And as for varying the distance between the mallets as he's playing..... that's plain spooky. CC is always an inspiration to the soul. Together, they make the World a better place. Sad that CC died but he will never be forgotten. He's a reference point for pianists. Always will be. Both legends. One offs. Aren't the rest of us lucky to be here to see them...

[@bruceglebovitz]

yes, both legends. both about the best that western music can offer.

[@joewag88]

Spooky 😂

[@Kowjja]

Varying distance between mallets as they play is something percussionnists commonly do but beside that i agree Garry Burton is one uniquely skilled individual, and by far the best jazz/fusion vibraphonist to this day

[@mide8845]

fr it sounds absolutely amazing

[@danflannery3572]

I'm sure they're telepathic! Always a treat to hear them play together.

[@willo9863]

RIP Chick Corea. Your music was timeless and will never be forgotten 🙏♥️

[@nomnom112]

Is.

[@nprmusic]

R.I.P. Chick Corea, the father of fusion. www.npr.org/2021/02/11/967082282/chick-corea-jazz-fusion-pioneer-has-died-of-cancer-at-79

[@mariandemarte]

omg i'm crying

[@Coufu]

I've never cried over a celebrity before. Had to grab the tissues for this one :(

[@martingrunerlarsen9192]

Such a terrible loss. So much amazing music. ❤️

[@jethrolibutan]

R.I.P.

[@GLBJ260]

One of the greatest pianists of all time!!! His musical influence will last forever

[@funkygh]

holy cow. almost nobody else that plays with Chick can really hang on his level of quickness and invention, not to mention rhythmic sophistication and crispness of time. Gary can, and it is a pleasure to hear. These guys are in their '70s if I'm not mistaken. incredible. timeless mastery.

[@alexeonbel4304]

graham hawthorne drums Gary Burton is such a legend.

[@dloental]

Bela Fleck. They did an album together and it's flippin' gold.

[@travelingman9763]

both have perfect pitch and most importantly lived every note they played! Both were around when Jazz was real Jazz and before transcribe 7, cellphones ,internet! Today's schooled Clones have helped destroy the essence of Jazz by copying while missing the vital Blues/swing from their own perspectives mainly to make money and look cute while feigning intelligence!

[@mrtyreus0]

And yet Gary Burton retired because he didn't feel as fresh anymore. What does that mean for the rest of us! Lol

[@handdancin]

@@travelingman9763 yea man! young people are shit! everything was better "back then"

[@kulikieb]

Chick Corea has just "Returned to Forever"...

[@JS-hu7pv]

The vibraphone and piano complement each other so well. Then add in the fact that Chick and Mr. Burton complemented each other so well. It’s just perfection.

[@jgjxn101]

Chick Corea gave us a taste of Heaven thru his wondrous melodies. THIS dude probably has THE ALMIGHTY ONE bopping HIS Holy Head in symphonic grace rn!! Rest in Peace!!

[@georgehornsby6882]

Well he was a scientologist so I imagine his idea of an "almighty one" was much different than yours haha.

[@jgjxn101]

Hah hah..Touchê and F.U.!

[@jersmith1486]

@@jgjxn101 lol

[@Bruce.-Wayne]

@@georgehornsby6882 ....lol....he's jamming with Ron L Hubbard instead

[@NaNoWhisp]

Oh my fucking god. These two are living legends, and I (just like you who read my comment I guess) just cannot get enough of them. These are the kind of human souls that should never, never die. Thanks a lot NPr for this moment.

[@lorenzmuller3542]

One word: beauty

[@xs10tl1]

Good comment, but leave out the first sentence.

[@septemberw1109]

xs10tl1 Oh my fucking god. Just let them say what they wanna 😉

[@xs10tl1]

Josiah Wayment it's offensive to most and makes you look like a jackass. Kids repeat this without a second thought and burn bridges without even knowing it.

[@septemberw1109]

xs10tl1 its not our problem if people get offended. Offense is never given, only taken.

[@sammiweinstein5130]

I’m... I’m at a loss, devastated. You are such an inspiration. Your music is beyond amazing. “What making music for people does, I’ve observed, is it stimulates what’s natural in all of us,” you told Jazz Times in 2020. “It’s native sense, in every person. You don’t have to be a professional anything - all you need to do is be a living human being, and open to the play of imagination.” Your music brings me so much joy, happiness- “Spain”! “La Fiesta”! I learned how to play jazz through those charts. Your music has shaped my career, my passion; and I am truly grateful. As I’m sure that generations of musicians are. You will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace, Chick Corea!!

[@frankfeldman6657]

74 yo here, as full of joy and brilliance as ever. RIP, I loved you so so much. :-(

[@kimpeccable]

The world is a darker place without Chick Corea, one of--if not the--greatest jazz pianist/composers who ever lived.

[@PieInTheSky9]

The tiny desk concert always has the most incredible sound quality

[@ColocasiaCorm]

It’s probably just minimal compression and dead acoustics.

[@rmac1042]

This has been a heartbreaking time span in every way, but for me, the passing of Chick, after the devastating news a few months ago, about Keith and his two strokes which have left him paralyzed on his left side, was just heartbreaking! These two giants of piano have been my inspiration-following Bill Evans’s initial impact on me (Bill made me a pianist because of two pieces-“Blue In Green” and “Flamenco Sketches”. These musical masterpieces turned me from vibes to piano) I spent 3 hours one-on-one with Bill-the most important time in music for me-but I also talked with Chick the two times I saw him live. Chick was such a marvelous, charming human being as well as a Master artist. It was an honor to have seen and talked to him! RIP, Chick! You will be sorely missed!😞

[@jacobfleenor3497]

How about a mention of the great Milford Graves who also died just a few days after Chick. Equally innovative and important. 2021 has already been a hard year.

[@andoletube]

@@jacobfleenor3497 How about you let people express who made an impact on them, and you say who made an impact on you? You don't need to sound like somebody has done something wrong by not mentioning somebody. Countless important people die every year - we can't know about all of them, and we can't hold them all in equal regard. We know what we know and we don't choose who made the biggest impact.

[@coltrxne2154]

I'm honestly in awe of humanity with this. just two men in a room creating something I can't even begin to appreciate. Incredible.

[@chazinko]

These gentlemen had some special chemistry going on - one of Chick's best partnerships!

[@andym28]

You might call it great vibes

[@milesdavid4358]

What can I say about these two, 'MAGNIFICENT ARTISTS'. Growing up in the projects of the South Bronx, I had Chick and Gary recordings playing under my bed covers because my mom and dad were devout Southern Baptists and stated that there was to be no jazz or r&b to be played on Sundays!! When I was teaching in Yonkers, My fourth grade students would often listen to Chick and Gary, Miles, Coltrane, Nancy Wilson, Luther and Shirley Horn at 8:30 in the morning as they arrived to school. I would love to see Chick and Gary in New York soon. Two magnificent gifts to the world!!

[@marywhiteman3123]

What a loss. His music is in a class to it's own;. his creativity, connectivity, musical spirit and putting together musicians, skills, and promoting on going evolution through sounds is amazing to behold. So many thanks yous.

[@tydouglas3013]

My pops took my brother and i, and our best friend dylan to one of their shows at some fancy concert hall in SoCal back in 2010 i think it was. We all ate a great deal of mushrooms on the way in. Although pops didnt partake, it was his idea. We had seats behind the stage. So everyone had a great view of us, and had no idea what they were in for nor did we. About 2 songs in, the fungus had started to take its affect. And we all at once realized why pops insisted we share this trip. Not only because it was a profound personal experience he had when he was our age, but that he got to watch us as we had the same epiphanies and gargantuan emotional rollercoaster of a trip he shared with his brothers. It was perfect, we cried, we danced and partied like we were at a dead show. We discusted most of the crowd, until after the last song, Chick turned around and pointed and gave us a very deliberate and obvious gesture of gratitude towards our attitude throughout their performance. I looked at pops for a sober party comfermatiom of what we had just witnessed, and he was crying. And Chick gave pops the same gesture of gratitude. It was the perfect trip and the perfect night, all to the tune of the perfect performance. A week later i took my dad to his first Phish show....

[@pedromagalhaes3821]

Thanks for the awesome story. Experiences like that honor the legacy of musicians like Chick. May he rest in peace.

[@jaygilbert4546]

Love, joy, and the simple delights of friendship between two old friends, expressed in music. Words fail. Rest easy, Chick, and THANK YOU.

[@jazzstandardman]

How impeccably in tune with each other these two are! It's mesmerizing, honestly. So thankful to have had endlessly resourceful musicians like Chick (and Burton) around in my own lifetime.

[@Schtang]

Nothing better than the "musician face" of a seasoned performer. You can just smell their youthful glee while they boldly explore their life passions, bravo!

[@hschoville]

I thought the same thing looking at Burton's face after the open beginning of Love Castle.

[@larryadams458]

very nicely put Schtang

[@robrowden1018]

I love how humble Gary Burton is....this is truly fascinating...RIP Chick

[@Incognito-vc9wj]

Never knew a vibraphone could be played with such mastery. Jesus, I'm in awe. AND we get Chick Corea....man oh man.

[@miguelserpa8649]

This is the video that absolutely made me fall in love with Chick’s music! He has been one of my favorite artists since then. Rest In Peace legend

[@shicks8608]

I had the pleasure of seeing Chick Corea and Gary Burton 3 times when they came to Seattle's Opera house back in the 80's & 90's. Each time was something special. I will never forget it. Rest in peace Mr. Corea.

[@johnunderwood3132]

I miss Chic. I am so happy I have a lot of his albums.

[@hschoville]

In my mind, it's being able to renew a timeless piece like Crystal Silence each and every time you play it that really makes Jazz, Jazz. That constant renewal is the greatness of this duo and their individuality within music. So glad to be able to watch the masters in action again. Thank you for this recording.

[@hugoandreslopezpena6537]

I'm watching this in tears, Chick Corea was the best musician in the world. I really miss him and will do the rest of my life

[@jimsoloway]

44 years since they recorded Crystal Silence together and as brilliant now as they were then.

[@juliarichardson1727]

Rest in peace Chick, your music is and will always be in my heart

[@paulbyrnesrmt2929]

Whoa!!! What an opening. He just opened another dimension with that harmony

[@MrKidgavilan]

a little bit debussian... :)

[@c0nk2879]

R.I.P. Chick Corea the flame you've set burns within our souls forever

[@gabesmith9171]

They’ve been playing together so long they are literally like 1 musician. Amazing. Mirror Mirror is one of my favorites of theirs

[@organiccityhomesteaders4502]

RIP Chick. I started listening to Chick in the mid 70's when I was 10 years old. Many albums, cassettes and Cd's later... Yes, I've been a Chick Corea fan for a long time. You have touched many and allowed many peaceful/joyous moments as a result of your brilliance. Thanks for your untouchable contributions especially in the form of jazz instrumentals. You will be sorely missed!

[@bearboyyyyy]

This is phenomenal. The passion and skill displayed here is of an otherworldly level. Brilliant.

[@caerulemusic]

shouldn't you be commenting on mac videos

[@lindatauhid9958]

I love it when a ‘vintage’ gem like this just pops up in your feed! RIP Maestro.

[@sebastianloredo5596]

Descansa en paz. Nunca olvidaremos lo qué fuiste y lo que nos dejaste.

[@nadiaharpist]

Rest in peace. I saw them together live at Spoleto in SC in 2000. This is a sad day...his genius will be missed.

[@ic8575]

When I saw the title of this video I was immediately like FUCK YES.

[@pavlezvekic]

same here, man. Same here.

[@ayamlincah]

me too!;)

[@Omnipotent-Bread]

HEY NO SWEARS MISTER!!

[@Wordviews]

Same. Love me some Chick and Gary.

[@duotippss]

Génial les deux, passez chez moi pour un Tiny Desk à Fribourg / Suisse

[@adc2327]

I am not even a jazz fan, but this is my second time watching this. I love music. It is obvious that I am watching masters of their craft.

[@Nicksonian]

Crystal Silence was the first Chick Corea album I ever bought back in 1977. Hard to believe it was the first tune he ever did with Gary Burton. I’ve listened hundreds of times and it still enthralls me. Hard to think of two absolute masters who belonged together more. Makes my heart ache to think Chick is gone.

[@UYEcudeSobieski]

Merci pour ce theme : Love Castle, un superbe labyrinthe musical dans lequel la joie de l'écoute et du partage grandit à chaque instant...

[@joeparillo]

So sad to hear of the loss of one of our great musicians. Chick's music, artistry, mentorship and humanity will be sorely missed by me and so many. 🙏

[@interstellish]

The real magic is how they play two instruments in the same range and with similar timbre and somehow never play over each other or step on each other's toes. It's really, really hard to do.

[@MalikEmmanuel]

the piano and the vibraphone do not have the same timbre, and although the range of the vibraphone is a subset of the range of the piano they largely avoid being in the same range.

[@MalikEmmanuel]

@Kyófú what are you disputing as not being 'factually true?'

[@hyenaskate]

It is! Though, they probably took roles too. Some will play the 1, 5 some the 3, 7, 9 etc.

[@annother3350]

They're mentally in tune

[@reid.7680]

How is this comment so high? The vibraphone and piano do not have similar timbre, do not have similar range, and playing instruments together that do have the same range and timbre in a way that is harmonious and complementary while not "stepping on each other toes" is not really, really hard to do. Musicians encounter many obstacles and this is not a particularly difficult one.

[@donknight8646]

Oh my! This is is simply amazing. Thanks NPR for keeping on keeping on bringing us these timeless musical moments.

[@edgarbenjoseph3879]

The magnitude of their musical talent is mind blowing and gives me a kind of vertigo. Hard to describe, just amazing stuff.

[@edwardsah3]

I'm always amazed when two players of orchestral instruments can play with such grace and interest, and not step on each other's toes. Gary Burton invented the technique he, and now virtually any vibraphonist, uses. Thanks for this.

[@blondefullyyours]

I am also fighting back the tears. I'm just heartbroken. So much beautiful music - to fill our hearts for years to come.

[@rossjlennox]

It dumbfounds me that even 15 individuals have taken the time to thumbs down this video. Irrespective of whether the music itself is your cup of tea, the sheer virtuosity and Chic and Gary's utter oneness with respective instruments is surely a joy to behold. Not to mention the fact that these guys are in their mid seventies and still nailing it.

[@randalbladel2817]

Trolls. There are always trolls.

[@rossjlennox]

@@randalbladel2817 I don't even remember writing this comment, but I stand by every word! :-D

[@mikelopez855]

I've been listening to these two "monsters" since I start to listen to Jazz in the late '70s and they still amaze me, two real legends. Thanks, Tiny Desk! Thanks

[@SolarMumuns]

Great to hear some advanced jazz that isn't unlistenably dissonant or out-there. This is a wonderful balance of complexity and restraint.

[@mauricemosley885]

What do mean by dissonant, just because it’s dissonant doesn’t mean it’s not advanced, like monk, John Coltrane, etc, all use dissonance.

[@liam_iam]

@@mauricemosley885 he's saying the opposite

[@raidone7413]

@@liam_iam I hate giant steps because the chords don't flow or relate. And everyone pretends to love it

[@caffeinator1849]

@@raidone7413 Eh, not really. I love Giant Steps before I even got to jazz

[@liam_iam]

@@raidone7413 well unfortunately jazz musicians are (sometimes) attracted to types of music based on what boxes are being checked, rather than just feeling it. some people do genuinely enjoy giant steps and that's ok. I really dislike the fact that it's a rite of passage for jazz musicians though because it gives them a warped impression of what jazz is supposed to be.

[@glennwisniewski9536]

Wow. Just beautiful. Still can't believe that Chick's gone. He certainly lived a full life and left us some of the greatest music ever.

[@fredg8564]

I come back to this session over and over…it always amazes me that these guys have all of this in their heads!…what genius…

[@Nicksonian]

One of the greatest duos of all time of any instruments of any genre. Corea and Burton were masters who were made for each other.

[@zackbowman4100]

I have listened to Gary Burton since I was a young musician (many many years ago). It still warms my heart with joy to hear him playing so beautifully. The music both you and Chick Corea have made and the music have made together, are gifts to the world that will give until the end of time.... Thank you for all the work and a life time of dedication you have both given to your craft, your music and to us.

[@bencelestino9892]

Came back to this video after I heard about Chick’s passing 🙏 R.I.P. to a true LEGEND and inspiration

[@tigerfishgirl]

I needed some healing vibes today. Ain't no vibes more healing than these.

[@mattwilliams5]

Rest In Paradise thank you for the music.

[@j3po784]

I love these Tiny Desk Concert series. And Corea and Burton together in this context is awesome!

[@andrewhalliday9078]

I saw Chick Corea play in Leeds in 1971 or 1972 - and still vividly remember the impact of his amazing performance. A truly great musician.

[@sista_nantzi]

Finding his music in recent years I find it so magical✨. Look forward to listening to all his expressions💫

[@davelilley3249]

Just gorgeous. Very sad day. Chick Corea will be missed. His music lives on.

[@chrishendrik6159]

Chick Corea what a legend

[@ronaldpetrin5823]

Both legends.

[@johnkorn6698]

I love this so much. Chick looks like it's as easy as if he were sitting down to have a cup of coffee. Effortless. And what a beautiful composition.

[@sarahmayoral9033]

I saw the Chick Corea Trio last month twice in St. Louis. it was a once in a lifetime concert. Amazing. Chick is a great guy.

[@williamrolls8075]

Hello Sarah

[@timothycoyne5874]

Simply amazing and so beautiful. I'm almost in tears here. RIP, Chick Corea, and thank you for decades of brilliant music and leadership in jazz.

[@DanielMorales-qp8rf]

R.I.P. one of the greatest of all time. I really felt the loss when i heard the news. A vibrant man and musician.

[@joseantonioesqueda1313]

Great musicians!!..really it's a pleasure for your senses to hear this beautiful music...we miss you Chick!!

[@thedirtydawnshow499]

Man, this is such a gorgeous performance. We will all miss him terribly. RIP Chick

[@yagamei]

What a joy it is to see these two masters playing at this point in their lives, having such a rich history performing together. You just don't get to witness this level of musicianship very often. RIP Chick!

[@inef85]

Talent shows: "percussion-only performances not recommended" Chick & Gary: "hold my wine glass"

[@j.t.8685]

I was lucky enough to see Chick Corea live three times before he passed. Was amazing to see him perform. I just wanted to go home and throw my keyboard away

[@burger1113]

Chick always has a look about his face that someone would have if they would be imagining some crazy intense sounding harmony/melody

[@CoriAndra503]

I love how the vibes so visibly breathe. This duo taught me so much and I always go back to their music together, both the older and newer stuff. But the way the vibes inhale and exhale with the sustain pedal and the way Gary makes them sing makes them seem like sentient

[@EnloomOfficial]

Absolutely brilliant. Could listen to these two until the end of time. Their duet albums together are a huge inspiration to one of my recent musical endeavors

[@fotzenfleisch1996]

They seem like they're in their 20s while they're playing, really astounding.

[@НавсеСто-о3я]

Потрясающий дуэт. Повезло быть на их концерте. Вечная память гению.

[@Cantbuyathrill]

Crystal Silence sums up everything Jazz has meant to me over the many decades I have been listening to it. There is a resigned sadness to that tune that I can't put into words.

[@contrabassmarimba3.564]

00:00 Love Castle 10:53 Crystal Silence

[@ExtravaganTV]

RIP KING, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE IN JAZZ HEAVEN.

[@georgehornsby6882]

Is jazz heaven where scientologists go? lol

[@ianbridges6040]

@@georgehornsby6882 it’s where jazz musicians go, hence the name

[@elvilopez.-1568]

BELLISIMO •• MAGNIFICO •• HERMOSISIMO : DOS MAESTROS ASCENDIDOS EN EL CONCIERTO DEL PEQUEÑO ESCRITORIO... Gracias por Tanta belleza!!!!! 🙏🙏🎼🎵🎶🌹🌷🍂🍃🌊🌈✨🌿🌾🍁🌸🌺💚💯💯🌈🌈✨🌅💕🌼🌅🌅🌅🌅‼️‼️💯💯💯🎵🎵🎶🎼🙏🙏🙏...

[@lesleyyoungmusic5305]

Two of my favourite jazz musicians. One of the loveliest duos I have ever had the pleasure to hear. R.I.P. Chick, we will miss you!

[@fredhonest7258]

Hello Lesley..

[@markbra]

I bow down in reverence.

[@milesdavidsmith]

That's all we can do!

[@weemsmusicgroup7546]

I started my musical journey listening to Chick, Dave W, John P…etc Always an incredible musical experience

[@nicholasrees1838]

Two brilliant musicians who love what they do and just keep on doing it. Classic!

[@thedellow2093]

Whomever engineers these sessions is equally as brilliant as Chick and Gary! The mix is stunning.

[@Tason123]

I love this would be cool to see some more jazz musicians on here

[@lylemoultrie5498]

It just doesn't get any better!!...two genius' in synchronistic-harmony. Thanks for the epic contribution Chick (and Gary)! You will be missed! Gary...you already are! I just don't get why 200+ folks click thumbs down on this....WhattheactualF?!

[@joyceglasgow2356]

Rest in Eternal Grace, Chick Corea🙏❤️

[@fredhonest7258]

Hello Joyce..

[@elitefighter15035]

Steve Gadd was being interviewed by Rick Beato and spoke spoke about playing with Chick in New York in the early days. They all played together and were encouraged and influenced by all of their diversity. I’ve played many years and have gotten much satisfaction (most of the time). But Only a very few of musicians deep as deep as Chick Corea, Max Roach, Alvin Jones, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and Steve Gadd. Music Was their life’s. And even though I’ve never or will never achieve anything close to the collective genius, I can enjoy the music they devoted their lives to create. It inspires me at work to focus and think.

[@macdietz]

Ok, OCCASIONALLY the algo does roght by me. This was amazing. Loved Chick's work since childhood

[@brandillysmom]

This concert, this music , these musicians, their instruments, the way they play …. I feel the spirit in their songs. All in all, it tickles my brain and I’m happy. Chick Corea may have “returned to forever”. His legacy still lives.

[@augustwest5487]

I seen these two years ago when they played at the troy savings bank music hall, and it was just as magical as this. If you get a chance to see these two, DO IT!! They played all these songs.