Chick Corea, jazz great with 23 Grammy Awards, dies at 79

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Chick Corea, a towering jazz pianist with a staggering 23 Grammy Awards who pushed the boundaries of the genre and worked alongside Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, has died. He was 79.

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Miles Davis’s (1926–1991) band starting in the late 1960’s. He first made a name for himself playing piano with jazz greats Stan Getz and Herbie Mann.

Iconic jazz keyboardist Chick Corea has died at the age of 79. "It is with great sadness we announce that on February 9th, Chick Corea passed away at the age of 79, from a rare form of cancer which was only discovered very recently," an announcement from his official Facebook page reads.

Miles Davis‘ band, passed away on Tuesday (February 9). According to a statement on his official Facebook page, the Grammy-winner had been suffering from “a rare form of cancer which was only discovered very recently”.“Throughout his life and career, Chick relished in the freedom and the fun to be had in creating something new, and in playing the games that artists do,” the post continued.“He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, and a great mentor and friend to so many.

Chick Corea, one of the most legendary pianists in the jazz music world, has died at the age of 79.

an announcement on Corea’s Facebook page, posted Thursday afternoon, read.Corea “was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, and a great mentor and friend to so many,” the message continued, in part.“Though he would be the first to say that his music said more than words ever could, he nevertheless had this message for all those he knew and loved, and for all those who loved him: ‘I want to thank all of those along my journey who have helped keep the music fires burning bright.