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Spain Chick Corea backing track alt mix/tempo pack 128 BPM / Duration 4:56. Arrangement similar to live version. Record key. Yes this track blazes at 128 BPM so we have included in this purchase 2 more mixes at slower “doable” tempos, great for practicing and shedding. Record key. The original track is available to listen to and purchase at itunes or Amazon. Spain Chick Corea backing track alt mix/tempo pack grooves.
Armando Anthony Corea, Jr.
Early Life and Influences
Born in Chelsea, Massachusetts on June 12, 1941, Armando Anthony Corea, Jr. began playing the piano at the age of four. Inspired by jazz greats like Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, and Lester Young, he also developed a deep appreciation for Beethoven and Mozart, which ignited his composing instincts.
Collaborative Projects and Avant-Garde Explorations
Corea’s early career involved collaborations with trumpeter Blue Mitchell on the project “Tones for Joan’s Bones.” He then accompanied Sarah Vaughan for a year before joining Miles Davis’s band, where he played electric piano. In 1970, he formed the avant-garde improvisational group “Circle,” which lasted three years before he shifted his musical direction.
Return to Forever and Latin American Influences
Corea’s next ensemble, “Return to Forever,” embraced a softer, Latin-infused sound. After releasing two albums with them, he ventured into electronic fusion, adding drummer Lenny White and guitarist Bill Connors to the lineup. Experimenting with the Moog synthesizer, he produced groundbreaking albums such as “Where Have I Known You Before,” “No Mystery,” and “Romantic Warrior.”
Diverse Explorations and Electronic Mastery
Following the dissolution of “Return to Forever,” Corea embarked on eclectic recordings, ranging from electronic ensembles to solo piano, classical music, and duets with Herbie Hancock and Gary Burton. Other projects, such as “Leprechaun,” “My Spanish Heart,” and “Musicmagic,” culminated in the formation of the “Chick Corea Electric Band” in the 1980s.
Founding Stretch Records and Grammy Accolades
In 1992, Corea realized his dream of establishing his own label, Stretch Records. However, he fulfilled his obligations to GRP Records with the release of the five-disc box set “Music Forever & Beyond” in 1996. With Stretch Records, Corea released an album dedicated to Bud Powell as his first offering. He also recorded with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra under Bobby McFerrin and earned his ninth Grammy Award for his second duet album with Gary Burton.
Origin and a Return to Acoustic Jazz
In 1997, Corea assembled a new ensemble, “Origin,” where he returned to acoustic piano. The live debut album, “Origin,” was a critical and commercial success, leading to the release of the six-disc set “A Week at the Blue Note.”
Classical Influences and Solo Explorations
After exploring improvisation with Origin, Corea returned to classical music. He recorded with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and released two solo albums in 2000, one featuring original compositions and the other featuring classical standards.
