Paquito D’Rivera Plays the Music of Chick Corea
About This Event
At Jazz at Lincoln Center, alto saxophonist and clarinetist Paquito D’Rivera performs the music of Chick Corea. D’Rivera — a former member of Irakere and a long‑time bandleader who blends Latin jazz and classical elements — interprets repertoire by Corea, the Grammy‑winning musician whose documentary on The Spanish Heart Band – Antidote examines the composer’s collaborations and creative process.
About the music of Chick Corea
At Jazz at Lincoln Center, Paquito D’Rivera takes up the repertoire of Chick Corea, the Grammy-winning pianist and composer whose work moved easily between straight-ahead jazz, Latin forms, and concert music. D’Rivera, known in New York since his Irakere years and decades as a bandleader, approaches these pieces with the bite of an alto saxophonist and the precision of a clarinetist. The program frames Corea’s writing as a meeting point for rhythmic traditions and formal craft. In a city where Latin jazz has long shaped the mainstream, the pairing reads as both tribute and lineage.
About the Artists
Paquito D’Rivera
Francisco de Jesús Rivera Figueras, known as Paquito D'Rivera, is a Cuban-American alto saxophonist, clarinetist and composer. He was a member of the Cuban songo band Irakere and, since the 1980s, he has established himself as a bandleader in the United States.
Chick Corea
Chick Corea is a Grammy Award-winning jazz legend renowned for his innovative contributions to the music world, blending elements of rock, pop, and Latin influences. His upcoming documentary special offers an exclusive glimpse into the creative process behind "The Spanish Heart Band – Antidote," revealing the rich stories and explorations from his remarkable career.