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Re: Chick Corea has died

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brtkdotse wrote: post #14
SkyMarshal wrote: post #10

Fyi, ScriptSafe is showing that one of the blocked domains on this site is scientology.tv. Apparently Chick was a Scientologist. https://www.scientology.tv/series/staywell-concert/artists/c...

He was, and quite a prominent one as well. While it low-key bugs me, I decided I won’t let it destroy the beauty of his art for me. In general, it’s better not to dig into the personal lives of people you look up to, because chances are we’re attributing all sorts of virtues to them based on their work, while they’re - just like all of us - humans with flaws and dark nooks. John Lennon, for example, beat his first wi…

>In general, it’s better not to dig into the personal lives of people you look up to, because chances are we’re attributing all sorts of virtues to them based on their work, while they’re - just like all of us - humans with flaws and dark nooks.

I'm actually an advocate of doing just that. Less idolization, less focus on the person, and more focus on learning from their work and results.

Re: Chick Corea has died

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Post by wdbbdw »

yesenadam wrote: post #98
mindfulplay wrote: post #16

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I had previously no idea who he was. Having listened to his music, I now understand how good he is/was and this was a gentle introduction to this genre. Are there good jazz piano/jazz albums to listen to that people might recommend? (By him or others)

Jazz pianist here. Among the greatest jazz pianist albums: Herbie Hancock - Maiden Voyage , Empyrean Isles , Herbie Hancock Trio (1981) McCoy Tyner - Supertrios , The Real McCoy Keith Jarrett - Facing You , Survivors Suite , Fort Yawuh , Expectations A lot of my favourite piano/keyboard playing is on Miles Davis albums: Red Garland on Steamin' . Relaxin' , Workin' , Cookin' , Round About Midnight , Milestones Herbie…

I'm not one of your friends, and I'm hardly a musician, but I agree that Miles' second quintet is indeed unrivaled in jazz. All of the music they made is sublime, but my favorites are the albums Filles de Kilimanjaro, Sorcerer, Water Babies, Nefertiti, and of course In A Silent Way (featuring late great Chick Corea).

Re: Chick Corea has died

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Post by toast0 »

aczerepinski wrote: post #102
athms wrote: post #33

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Yes he was, but if you like jazz, his music is amazing and he did many collaborations. Mark Isham is another jazz musician (and film composer) I like and he is also a Scientologist.

I met Mark as an undergrad when I was trying to get a career in music started. I asked him if he had any advice about getting my foot in the door of tv or film scoring, and his advice was... Scientology. Joke's on me. I never tried Scientology and consequently never made it as a film composer.

I mean, in a way, scientology is like any other affinity group [1]. If many members of a particular affinity group are prominent in an industry, joining it is a way to get connected with those members and that industry. Scientology is also a lot more hands on, and tries to manage staffing for their most prominent members, which means positions may be open only for members (which may be illegal), so it probably is pretty effective at getting your foot in the door in the industry.

The questions are really can you get out of Scientology and stay in the industry, and is getting into the industry worth the strife of getting into and out of Scientology and of association with Scientology in general.

[1] Most affinity groups aren't abusive or dehumanizing, or at least aren't to anywhere near the same degree.

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