The Band
Dan Banks
Keyboard
Dan Banks is a Jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and teacher based in Medway, Kent & holds a Phd / Doctorate in Chick Corea’s music & holds a Masters degree in performance (awarded with distinction) from London College of Music. Dan's influences as a pianist are broad. His formative experience of learning 'classical' music has remained and still now Bach, Bartok, and Debussy feature in his practice regularly. In terms of Dan's jazz influences these range from what you'd expect, Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, to the more contemporary likes of Jason Rebello, Michel Camilo & Michel Petrucciani.
Zak Barrett
Saxophone
Zak Barrett is a Saxophonist, Clarinetist & composer. Zak has played with various artists such as Mick Hucknall, Narada Michael Walden, Ashley Slater (Freak Power), “the Foundations” and “The Real Thing” and has also supported artists such as Mica Paris and most recently Martha Reeves. As a graduate of the Royal northern College of Music, he has had the opportunity to perform as a classical musician at the Royal Albert Hall, the Wigmore Hall and also play on Naxos recordings with the RNCM wind ensemble. As a jazz musician he is a founding member of “the Fellowship” band which features Guthrie Govan and has performed throughout the USA.
Simon Harwood
Drums
Nite Sprite was formed by drummer Simon Harwood as a tribute to the genius of the late Chick Corea; bringing together a collection of exceptional musicians to celebrate the broad discography of Corea’s music from the 1960’s to his passing in 2021. Simon co-runs the JAZZ825 club in Southend, Essex, a weekly live music event, featuring top class jazz musicians every Wednesday night. Simon’s main influences are Steve Gadd, Elvin Jones & Buddy Rich.
Terry Gregory
Bass
Terry Gregory is a founder member of Basstech (ICMP), who has spent much of his international career recording and performing as bassist of choice for some of Britain’s finest musicians, including jazz virtuoso Martin Taylor (Spirit of Django), and Steve Hackett (Genesis).
He is currently composing for and performing with Quadrant, a modern jazz-fusion quartet, and performing regularly at Jazz 825’s artistic heritage recreation projects.
This considerable international professional performing and recording experience informs his teaching and research interests, including performance traditions, professional expectations & performance psychology.
Nite Sprite
Recordings
“As soon as he touched the keys, a light would go on somewhere inside my being”
Herbie Hancock
“Chick was the most inspirational man I am ever likely to meet”
Tim Garland
About Chick
Armando Anthony “Chick” Corea
June 12th 1941 - Feb 9th 2021
In 2010, the legendary keyboard virtuoso and 23-time GRAMMY Award winner was inducted into the DownBeat Hall of Fame—a milestone honouring more than 50 years of remarkable creativity and influence.
His work spanned an extraordinary range of styles: from straight-ahead jazz to the avant-garde, from bebop to fusion, from children’s songs to chamber music. Across it all, he maintained a standard of artistry and excellence that continues to inspire musicians and listeners alike.
In his early years, he shared the stage with giants of jazz—Cab Calloway, Stan Getz, Sarah Vaughan—lending his voice to the heart of the mainstream. But it was in the late ’60s, alongside Miles Davis, that his star burned brightest. As part of a fearless circle of young visionaries, he helped forge Bitches Brew—a bold, electric odyssey that shattered conventions and reimagined the sound of jazz.
When the ’70s dawned, he stepped to the front, leading with passion and imagination. With Return to Forever, he lit a fire under jazz-rock fusion, forever changing its course. And as the decade unfolded, he spun sonic tales with albums like The Leprechaun, Mad Hatter, and My Spanish Heart—each a world of wonder, rhythm, and radiant invention.
Meet The Band
About Chick
Bookings
Promo Video
Nite Sprite
Celebrating the music of Chick Corea
Promo Video
The Band
Dan Banks
Keyboard
Dan Banks is a Jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and teacher based in Medway, Kent & holds a Phd / Doctorate in Chick Corea’s music & holds a Masters degree in performance (awarded with distinction) from London College of Music. Dan's influences as a pianist are broad. His formative experience of learning 'classical' music has remained and still now Bach, Bartok, and Debussy feature in his practice regularly. In terms of Dan's jazz influences these range from what you'd expect, Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, to the more contemporary likes of Jason Rebello, Michel Camilo & Michel Petrucciani.
Zak Barrett
Saxophone
Zak Barrett is a Saxophonist, Clarinetist & composer. Zak has played with various artists such as Mick Hucknall, Narada Michael Walden, Ashley Slater (Freak Power), “the Foundations” and “The Real Thing” and has also supported artists such as Mica Paris and most recently Martha Reeves. As a graduate of the Royal northern College of Music, he has had the opportunity to perform as a classical musician at the Royal Albert Hall, the Wigmore Hall and also play on Naxos recordings with the RNCM wind ensemble. As a jazz musician he is a founding member of “the Fellowship” band which features Guthrie Govan and has performed throughout the USA.
Simon Harwood
Drums
Nite Sprite was formed by drummer Simon Harwood as a tribute to the genius of the late Chick Corea; bringing together a collection of exceptional musicians to celebrate the broad discography of Corea’s music from the 1960’s to his passing in 2021. Simon co-runs the JAZZ825 club in Southend, Essex, a weekly live music event, featuring top class jazz musicians every Wednesday night. Simon’s main influences are Steve Gadd, Elvin Jones & Buddy Rich.
Terry Gregory
Bass
Terry Gregory is a founder member of Basstech (ICMP), who has spent much of his international career recording and performing as bassist of choice for some of Britain’s finest musicians, including jazz virtuoso Martin Taylor (Spirit of Django), and Steve Hackett (Genesis).
He is currently composing for and performing with Quadrant, a modern jazz-fusion quartet, and performing regularly at Jazz 825’s artistic heritage recreation projects.
This considerable international professional performing and recording experience informs his teaching and research interests, including performance traditions, professional expectations & performance psychology.
Nite Sprite Recordings
“As soon as he touched the keys, a light would go on somewhere inside my being”
Herbie Hancock
“Chick was the most inspirational man I am ever likely to meet”
Tim Garland
About Chick
Armando Anthony “Chick” Corea
June 12th 1941 - Feb 9th 2021
In 2010, the legendary keyboard virtuoso and 23-time GRAMMY Award winner was inducted into the DownBeat Hall of Fame—a milestone honouring more than 50 years of remarkable creativity and influence.
His work spanned an extraordinary range of styles: from straight-ahead jazz to the avant-garde, from bebop to fusion, from children’s songs to chamber music. Across it all, he maintained a standard of artistry and excellence that continues to inspire musicians and listeners alike.
In his early years, he shared the stage with giants of jazz—Cab Calloway, Stan Getz, Sarah Vaughan—lending his voice to the heart of the mainstream. But it was in the late ’60s, alongside Miles Davis, that his star burned brightest. As part of a fearless circle of young visionaries, he helped forge Bitches Brew—a bold, electric odyssey that shattered conventions and reimagined the sound of jazz.
When the ’70s dawned, he stepped to the front, leading with passion and imagination. With Return to Forever, he lit a fire under jazz-rock fusion, forever changing its course. And as the decade unfolded, he spun sonic tales with albums like The Leprechaun, Mad Hatter, and My Spanish Heart—each a world of wonder, rhythm, and radiant invention.
Meet The Band
About Chick
Bookings
Promo Video
Nite Sprite
Celebrating the music of Chick Corea
Promo Video
The Band
Dan Banks
Keyboard
Dan Banks is a Jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and teacher based in Medway, Kent & holds a Phd / Doctorate in Chick Corea’s music & holds a Masters degree in performance (awarded with distinction) from London College of Music. Dan's influences as a pianist are broad. His formative experience of learning 'classical' music has remained and still now Bach, Bartok, and Debussy feature in his practice regularly. In terms of Dan's jazz influences these range from what you'd expect, Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, to the more contemporary likes of Jason Rebello, Michel Camilo & Michel Petrucciani.
Zak Barrett
Saxophone
Zak Barrett is a Saxophonist, Clarinetist & composer. Zak has played with various artists such as Mick Hucknall, Narada Michael Walden, Ashley Slater (Freak Power), “the Foundations” and “The Real Thing” and has also supported artists such as Mica Paris and most recently Martha Reeves. As a graduate of the Royal northern College of Music, he has had the opportunity to perform as a classical musician at the Royal Albert Hall, the Wigmore Hall and also play on Naxos recordings with the RNCM wind ensemble. As a jazz musician he is a founding member of “the Fellowship” band which features Guthrie Govan and has performed throughout the USA.
Simon Harwood
Drums
Nite Sprite was formed by drummer Simon Harwood as a tribute to the genius of the late Chick Corea; bringing together a collection of exceptional musicians to celebrate the broad discography of Corea’s music from the 1960’s to his passing in 2021. Simon co-runs the JAZZ825 club in Southend, Essex, a weekly live music event, featuring top class jazz musicians every Wednesday night. Simon’s main influences are Steve Gadd, Elvin Jones & Buddy Rich.
Terry Gregory
Bass
Terry Gregory is a founder member of Basstech (ICMP), who has spent much of his international career recording and performing as bassist of choice for some of Britain’s finest musicians, including jazz virtuoso Martin Taylor (Spirit of Django), and Steve Hackett (Genesis).
He is currently composing for and performing with Quadrant, a modern jazz-fusion quartet, and performing regularly at Jazz 825’s artistic heritage recreation projects.
This considerable international professional performing and recording experience informs his teaching and research interests, including performance traditions, professional expectations & performance psychology.
Nite Sprite Recordings
About Chick
Armando Anthony “Chick” Corea
June 12th 1941 - Feb 9th 2021
In 2010, the legendary keyboard virtuoso and 23-time GRAMMY Award winner was inducted into the DownBeat Hall of Fame—a milestone honouring more than 50 years of remarkable creativity and influence.
His work spanned an extraordinary range of styles: from straight-ahead jazz to the avant-garde, from bebop to fusion, from children’s songs to chamber music. Across it all, he maintained a standard of artistry and excellence that continues to inspire musicians and listeners alike.
In his early years, he shared the stage with giants of jazz—Cab Calloway, Stan Getz, Sarah Vaughan—lending his voice to the heart of the mainstream. But it was in the late ’60s, alongside Miles Davis, that his star burned brightest. As part of a fearless circle of young visionaries, he helped forge Bitches Brew—a bold, electric odyssey that shattered conventions and reimagined the sound of jazz.
When the ’70s dawned, he stepped to the front, leading with passion and imagination. With Return to Forever, he lit a fire under jazz-rock fusion, forever changing its course. And as the decade unfolded, he spun sonic tales with albums like The Leprechaun, Mad Hatter, and My Spanish Heart—each a world of wonder, rhythm, and radiant invention.
“As soon as he touched the keys, a light would go on somewhere inside my being”
Herbie Hancock
“Chick was the most inspirational man I am ever likely to meet”
Tim Garland
