My wife, Gayle, is a wonderful musician and singer. We share music, so it's a deep bond. Chick Corea bonddeepgayle Change image and share on social
Miles Davis was a part of my life from 1947 on. I was born in 1941 and I first heard him in 1947 on a 78 rpm. And then I followed his career, starting with his first solo album in 1951. He was an icon and inspiration and a mentor to me. Chick Corea albumbearcareer share on social
It's made music more accessible with YouTube and the ability to trade audio files. But it hasn't made it more popular. Chick Corea abilityaccessibleaudio Change image and share on social
It's very difficult for me to dislike an artist. No matter what he's creating, the fact that he's experiencing the joy of creation makes me feel like we're in a brotherhood of some kind... we're in it together. Chick Corea artistbrotherhoodcreate share on social
I call myself a teacher because they want me to call myself a teacher, but actually, what I'm doing is I'm studying. Chick Corea callstudyteacher Change image and share on social
It's a constant challenge to get your arrangement and musical expression across to a new audience, especially when you're playing live every night like we are. Chick Corea arrangementaudiencechallenge Change image and share on social
The title 'Now He Sings, Now He Sobs' comes from 'I Ching,' an ancient Chinese book that I was into in the '60s when I was studying different philosophies and religions. Chick Corea 60sancientbook Change image and share on social
I don't think any artist really knows why a song gets popular. Chick Corea artistpopularsong Change image and share on social
Without a doubt, my richest relationships are my long-term friendships with musical partners, because we make music together. That's what we love to do with our lives. Chick Corea doubtfriendshiplive Change image and share on social
Now, when I play soul piano, for instance, and I play a rendition of 'Spain,' I do it deconstructively. That's the most fun, but I can only do that when I'm on my own. Chick Corea deconstructivelyfuninstance Change image and share on social