Chick Corea Quotes

When I came to New York after high school in 1959 and started to meet musicians, 'Hot House' was like a standard jam session tune.

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• When I came to New York after high school in 1959 and started to meet musicians, 'Hot House' was like a standard jam session tune.

  

  Chick Corea
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  • High
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