RE: And what, pray tell, are your qualifications? *

Posted by Palustris (A) on February 14, 2021 at 08:18:52

In Reply to: And what, pray tell, are your qualifications? * posted by Mike K on February 12, 2021 at 22:24:18:

"It's taken me some time to process the loss of my dear friend Chick Corea. This is because of what he means to everybody else. What his status has become and how he's touched and shaped society. The world has changed, because there are so many smaller more personal worlds that have been affected. A pillar has fallen in the creative music universe.

I've known Chick for 52 years. We made ground breaking music with Miles Davis, then he asked me to be in his band some 4 years later. And that's when he gave me an opportunity to grow and define myself, along with Stanley, Billy and Al. But we were all defining ourselves and each other as we negotiated Chick's new musical vehicles. Communication was Chick's goal and I was learning how to do it on many different levels. Speaking, composing, musicianship combined with how to function as a Band in society. We became men, learning about each other through this musical journey created by Chick Corea. He became part of my family, and he invited me into his. His mom and dad were so encouraging and supportive. Endless enthusiasm, boundless inspiration are qualities those that have been fortunate to work with Chick get to experience. I was fortunate to take the seeds that Chick planted in me to grow my own gardens and invite Chick to bring his personal special plants to create unique, special collaborative musical gardens.

I thank you Chick Corea for giving me the opportunity to inspire friends that I never have met and to continue to inspire those that I have. You've left a musical legacy that is infinite. I'm happy to be a part of it. You are irreplaceable. Your spirit is what is will awaken us out of this sleep..."

Lenny White

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Topic - RIP Chick Corea age 79 nt - Green Lantern 15:00:06 02/11/21 (27)

RE: RIP Chick Corea - chocolate_lover 13:30:52 02/12/21 (0)

RE: RIP Chick Corea age 79 nt - Palustris 10:08:02 02/12/21 (0)

Major loss to jazz! RIP. (nt) - DeeCee 19:04:52 02/11/21 (19)

Hardly. - Mike K 08:38:53 02/12/21 (18)

he's simply saying (and I agree) he's 'a major loss to jazz', not "Chick's the G.O.A.T." - Green Lantern 07:28:43 02/13/21 (5)

RE: he's simply saying (and I agree) he's 'a major loss to jazz', not "Chick's the G.O.A.T." - Cpwill 07:52:16 02/13/21 (4)

RE: he's simply saying (and I agree) he's 'a major loss to jazz', not "Chick's the G.O.A.T." - rivervalley817 10:21:14 02/13/21 (0)

Monk had some funny quotes, but - M3 lover 09:10:24 02/13/21 (2)

RE: Monk had some funny quotes, but - Cpwill 10:43:08 02/13/21 (1)

I like it! ;^) nt - M3 lover 14:00:20 02/13/21 (0)

You are out of your mind!! Just Sayin'. Nt - oldmkvi 20:44:33 02/12/21 (0)

Reminds me of some of the disputes... - mlsstl 14:17:21 02/12/21 (0)

That's a truly ignorant statement and sad POV... N/T - musetap 13:16:21 02/12/21 (0)

Hardly ????? - Story 09:02:27 02/12/21 (8)

RE: Hardly ????? - Palustris 10:12:26 02/12/21 (0)

His only qualifications are his preferences and lack of, ahh, tact. nt - Rick W 10:04:15 02/12/21 (6)

And what, pray tell, are your qualifications? * - Mike K 22:24:18 02/12/21 (5)

RE: And what, pray tell, are your qualifications? * - Palustris 08:18:52 02/14/21 (0)

Over 50 years of being a professional musician, including working with some guys I think you enjoy. - Rick W 09:13:26 02/13/21 (2)

Rick, why are you even responding to this guy? - erik 09:52:19 02/13/21 (1)

You're right. I shouldn't have replied. nt - Rick W 10:32:28 02/13/21 (0)

you first wise ass - Story 03:35:57 02/13/21 (0)

RE: RIP Chick Corea age 79 nt - fantja 17:15:59 02/11/21 (0)

RIP. Loved the guy. Miss him already. nt - jusbe 17:08:44 02/11/21 (0)

RE: RIP Chick Corea age 79 nt - G Squared 16:23:02 02/11/21 (0)

RE: RIP Chick Corea age 79 nt - 6bq5 16:14:58 02/11/21 (0)

RE: RIP Chick Corea age 79 nt - PAR 15:48:27 02/11/21 (0)

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