Chick Corea and Gary Burton – October 13 at Maison Symphonique de Montreal The Montrealer October 17, 2012 4591 Chick Corea, the pianist who began by studying classical music, is the most important keyboard player of his generation, along with Herbie Hancock and Keith Jarrett. He is one of the rare few to gain prominence on the acoustic and electric piano alike. After working with Miles Davis in the late 1960s, he rose to fame in the jazz fusion combo Return to Forever. Being versatile and curious, he subsequently presided over many encounters with musicians of all backgrounds. He has also written a number of classical compositions, among them Spain and La Fiesta. Chick Corea will be performing along side Gary Burton at Maison Symphonique de Montreal on October 13 at 8pm. Tickets are on sale now on the Admission or Ticketmaster networks (admission.com and ticketmaster.ca). For info: 514-871 1881 or 1 85JAZZFEST, or visit montrealjazzfest.com Related
