[JAZZ LEGEND] Born as he was at the beginning of World War II and playing the piano by VJ Day, it should come as no surprise that Chick Corea’s first big professional gig as a jazz musician was a duet with Cab Calloway. Six decades and a dozen Grammy awards, Corea is today billed as one of the world’s most prolific composers. He’s played with Stan Getz, recorded with Dizzy Gillespie and accompanied Sarah Vaughn. He was part of Miles Davis’ band in the late 1960’s, when that legend was putting out albums like In a Silent Way and Bitches Brew. Since then he’s recorded more albums, formed Stretch Records and won Grammy after Grammy. Interestingly enough, his 2004 album To the Stars, recorded by Corea and his Elektric Band, is based on the works of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. But his upcoming Maui show, in which Corea will appear with vibraphonist Gary Burton as part of the American Jazz Masters Series, will celebrate Crystal Silence, the album both men put out 35 years ago. Tickets: $10, $35, $50; half-price for children under 12. For more information call 242-SHOW. Castle Theater is at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, One Cameron Way, Kahului [ANTHONY PIGNATARO]
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