19+ Chick Corea Quotes On Green Dolphin Street, Two Pianos And Green Dolphin Street Transcription

Chick Corea is an American jazz pianist, composer and bandleader. He is known for his influential and innovative work in fusion, free jazz, and Latin jazz. He has won 23 Grammy Awards and been nominated for 63 others, making him one of the most decorated jazz musicians of all time. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Chick Corea on life, love, green dolphin street.

I searched through rebellion, drugs, diet, mysticism, religion, intellectualism and much more, only to begin to find that truth is basically simple and feels good, clear and right. — Chick Corea

Only a spiritual being has awareness. — Chick Corea

It's one thing to just play a tune, or play a program of music, but it's another thing to practically create a new language of music, which is what 'Kind of Blue' did. — Chick Corea

I decided that I didn't want to spend my time in a liberal arts college. — Chick Corea

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

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

Art is a subject that is inundated with opinions. In fact, that's all it is about is opinions. — Chick Corea

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

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

My wife, Gayle, is a wonderful musician and singer. We share music, so it's a deep bond. — Chick Corea

As a musician, I don't have one thing that's "my thing." I like to create, and have a lot of outlets for it. Dustin Hoffman is one of the guys that sets a model for me, because of how good he is at being such different characters. Every time you see DeNiro, he's pretty much DeNiro - great, but DeNiro. Hoffman is different every time, depending on his character. That's how I see myself as a performer. — Chick Corea

I've noticed that the more adventurous and in that mode that I am, it seems that the more the audience really likes it. — Chick Corea

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

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

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

I enjoy playing the band as the band. I 'be' the whole band and I'm playing the drums, I'm playing the guitar, I'm playing the saxophone. To me, the most wonderful thing about playing music is that. — Chick Corea

I no longer wanted to satisfy myself. I really want to connect with the world and make my music mean something to people. — Chick Corea

You've got to create the space, then fill it. — Chick Corea

The sound of the orchestra is one of the most magnificent musical sounds that has ever existed. — Chick Corea

Life Lessons by Chick Corea

1. Chick Corea has taught us to be fearless in our creative pursuits, to push the boundaries of music, and to never be afraid to experiment.
2. He has also shown us the power of collaboration and how working with other musicians can bring out the best in our work.
3. Finally, Chick Corea has demonstrated the importance of staying true to yourself and your musical vision, no matter what the critics say.