
ショック。
敬愛するピアニストのチック・コリアが2月9日に癌のため急逝したそうです。
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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.
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.
He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, and a great mentor and friend to so many. Through his body of work and the decades he spent touring the world, he touched and inspired the lives of millions.
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. It is my hope that those who have an inkling to play, write, perform or otherwise, do so. If not for yourself then for the rest of us. It’s not only that the world needs more artists, it’s also just a lot of fun.
“And to my amazing musician friends who have been like family to me as long as I’ve known you: It has been a blessing and an honor learning from and playing with all of you. My mission has always been to bring the joy of creating anywhere I could, and to have done so with all the artists that I admire so dearly—this has been the richness of my life.”
Chick’s family will of course appreciate their privacy during this difficult time of loss.
上の画像は2011年の
Return to Forever
ライブの時のプログラムです。
東日本大震災と福島第一原発事故の半年後、日本は放射能汚染の影響がどの程度かもはっきりせず、欧州人は軒並み日本から脱出しているという未確認情報が舞う中の来日コンサートでした。
東京国際フォーラムホールAでのライブのオープニングは、5人のバンドマンがそれぞれ別の観客席ドアから現れ、通路に近いお客と握手しながら登壇という印象的な演出でした。
お蔭で、震災の後で陰鬱であった自分も元気を分けていただけました。
初めて記憶に残ったチックのバンドの音は1978年の田園コロシアムでのライブ・アンダー・ザ・スカイです。FM東京の番組を録音したテープを100回以上は聴きました。
アル・ディ・メオラを初めて日本に連れてきた時だったと思います。
コロナが落ち着いたら現メンバーのトリオで再度来日してくれるのを心待ちにしてたのに!
ご冥福をお祈りします。
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