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
You'll find little schools of musicians experimenting with different ways of making music in Brooklyn, all through Manhattan, in Queens, in Jersey, you know? The city is still bubbling with creativity. Chick Corea brooklynbubblecity share on social
Talking about the body getting old, there's a sadness to it in a way. Chick Corea bodysadnesstalk Change image and share on social
I haven't traveled in Africa nearly as much as I'd like to. I've been there a few times, and I'd like to learn more about the various cultures in Africa. But that's the basis point of where all of the music that I love is based upon, from Africa to Cuba to Puerto Rico to South America. Chick Corea africaamericabase 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
Every time I see a musician - it doesn't matter what age - that inspires me, there's always a secret little wish that maybe we'll play together, because that's how I learn and grow and so forth, you know. But hopefully there's a lot more. Chick Corea agegrowinspire share on social
My one thing is I continue to be interested and want to be a student. I don't want to be a master. When I'm learning something, I'm in my element. Chick Corea continueelementinterest Change image and share on social
I decided that I didn't want to spend my time in a liberal arts college. Chick Corea artcollegedecide Change image and share on social
I got a chance to listen to and watch Thelonious Monk and his quartet play two shows a night, for six weeks. It was a great education. There was my university, man. Chick Corea chanceeducationgreat 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
