Jazz Great Chic Corea Comes to Bangkok

Thailand Cultural Center.  Bangkok.  September 20, 2013.  I like jazz and have quite a few jazz CDs that I listen to, but it’s been

many decades since I’ve heard a jazz great live.  This hiatus came to an exciting and happy ending with the appearance of Chic Corea and his new band, The Vigil.  At age 72, Corea is going strong, both as a pioneering composer and keyboard performer.  As a result of his fame, he can attract the very best musicians to play with him, which he has done with his new band of five, mostly young and highly talented performers.  With two super-sets of one hour each, Corea and The Virgil electrified the large audience, which rose to its feet in a thunderous tribute when the final note sounded.  It’s fair to say that everyone, including me, would have welcomed another two hours at least.