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Chick Corea, born Armando Anthony Corea in 1941 in Chelsea, Massachusetts, transformed modern jazz with a career spanning over six decades. A pivotal figure in Miles Davis's late-60s groups, Corea helped redefine fusion, post-bop, and Latin jazz infusion. As a founder of Circle and Return to Forever, his virtuosic piano work and composition reshaped the keyboard landscape. His prolific output earned him 29 Grammy Awards (as of 2026) and numerous honors including NEA Jazz Master recognition, securing his status as one of jazz’s most influential pianists. Although Corea passed away in 2021, his legacy lives on through posthumous releases, archival tours, and ongoing tributes that bring his groundbreaking music to new audiences. Here you’ll find a concise biography, discography highlights, and notes on ongoing posthumous releases and archival material that continue his musical mission.