Light Years is an album by American pianist and composer Chick Corea, released in 1987 by GRP Records. It was recorded at The Lighthouse studios in North Hollywood, California, and at Mad Hatter Studios in Los Angeles.
The album features a lineup of prominent musicians, including Dave Weckl on drums, John Patitucci on bass, and Eric Marienthal on saxophone. Production was handled by Chick Corea himself, with engineering by Bernie Kirsh.
Light Years received positive reviews for its fusion of jazz, funk, and Latin elements, highlighting the group's cohesion and Corea's virtuosity. The album reached number 2 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Albums chart.