Chick Corea's Wool Trench Coat Worn on the Cover of Light Years Album (to be shipped FOB Florida)

This is Chick's personal coat which he purchased and wore during a couple of winter tours. He wore this trench coat on the cover of highly influential Light Years album, which was the debut of the full original Elektric Band. The music on this, and subsequent Elektric Band albums, created the dawn of a whole new era of Jazz Fusion music! This is a wool blend coat made by the Italian fashion house Allegri.

Chick Corea (June 12, 1941 - February 9, 2021) was a renowned pianist-composer, and a prolific explorer of music. Since embarking on a solo career in 1966, the trajectory of his career never ebbed. Chick has been at the forefront of Jazz, both as a renowned pianist and innovative composer. His creativity and skill was recognized early on by great artists like Miles Davis, Sarah Vaughn, and Dizzy Gillespie calling on him to play. Chick was always creating and forging new ground with his performances, bands, and recordings. He was a tirelessly creative spirit. His extensive discography boasts over 90 albums of original compositions, beginning with his 1968 classic, Now He Sings, Now He Sobs. A 25 time Grammy winner, DownBeat Hall of Famer, NEA Jazz Master, and keyboard virtuoso, Chick Corea has certainly attained legendary status after six decades of unparalleled creativity and prolific output. He is the fourth-most-nominated artist in the history of the Grammys, with 65 nominations. He's also earned 3 Latin Grammy Awards, the most of any artist in the Best Instrumental Album category.

From straight ahead to avant-garde, fusion to orchestral works, Chick has touched an astonishing number of musical bases in his illustrious career, all the while maintaining a standard of excellence that is truly awe-inspiring.

This item is being sold F.O.B. Florida.