Chick Corea (1941–2021) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader renowned for his innovative contributions to jazz and fusion music. He gained prominence in the late 1960s as a member of Miles Davis's band, playing on seminal albums like In a Silent Way and Bitches Brew, which were pivotal in the development of jazz fusion.
In the 1970s, Corea formed the group Return to Forever, blending jazz with rock and Latin influences. His compositions such as "Spain," "La Fiesta," "500 Miles High," "Armando's Rhumba," and "Windows" have become jazz standards.