The Chick Corea Elektric Band:

Chick Corea: Chick Corea’s career is the stuff of jazz lore, an amalgamation of influential, limit-stretching musical achievements which have filled the pages of contemporary popular musical history. Starting in the 60s, after a year accompanying Sarah Vaughn, Chick rose to true prominence in the jazz world by joining Miles Davis’ band playing electric piano. Four decades, twelve Grammy awards, and more than 90 albums later, Chick’s diverse and illustrious career has brought him recognition as an innovative artist committed to expanding musical boundaries. In addition to playing with a variety of musical legends including Chaka Khan, Nancy Wilson, Stanley Clarke, Bobby McFerrin, Sting and the Foo Fighters, Chick also formed Stretch Records, and continues to perform throughout the world.

Dave Weckl: Dave Weckl is one of the most respected and talked about drummers on the scene today. Over the past 20 years he has played for a variety of artists including George Benson, Diana Ross and Robert Plant. His own band has kept him busy over the years, but when not touring he teaches seminars on the music business all over the world.

John Patitucci: Since attracting worldwide acclaim as a member of Chick Corea’s Elektric Band and Akoustic Band, Grammy winning bassist John Patitucci has become one of today’s most influential musicians and composers. He has released several remarkable albums as leader of his own groups and made notable contributions to renowned ensembles led by Wayne Shorter, Stan Getz, Freddie Hubbard and Danilo Perez to name a few. Patitucci’s sensitivity and inventiveness have established him as one of the leading lights in contemporary jazz.

Eric Marienthal: For the past 14 years, Grammy award-winning artist Eric Marienthal has traveled to over 60 countries performing with musical greats including Chick Corea, Dave Grusin, Lee Ritenour, David Benoit, The Rippingtons, Jeff Lorber, Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel, Elton John and many others. Two of the singles from his latest CD, “Walk Tall” hit the top 5 of the National Contemporary Jazz music charts.

Frank Gambale: Frank began playing guitar at age 7 at his home in Canberra, Australia. In addition to touring the world playing for the Elektric Band and Vital Information, Frank keeps a busy schedule by writing instructional books and videos, and is designing a new Frank Gambale guitar for Yamaha instruments.

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