So sad today news as it’s being reported that composer and pianist David Ornette Cherry has passed away while on tour in Europe. He passed away the morning after performing with Kahil El’Zabar and the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble in London on a tour honoring the work of his father Don Cherry.
Rest in Power David Ornette Cherry. pic.twitter.com/gbxvNkgpWK
— EFG London Jazz Festival (@LondonJazzFest) November 22, 2022
So Peter Brötzmann posted some news today letting everyone know that he is experiencing some concerning health problems. Many positive thoughts to one of the pioneering saxophonists of the free jazz era – hopefully he pulls through this and can keep doing what he does oh so well. Here’s to ya’, Brötz.
So today I want to acknowledge the birthday of one of my favorite guitarists, James Blood Ulmer, who celebrates his 82nd birthday today (Feb 8th). My first introduction to his work was this masterpiece, an album called “Odyssey“, which I was lucky enough to pick up on vinyl. Fun fact – I bought this album…
So sadly news is spreading that free jazz saxophonist Peter Brötzmann has passed away. I knew he was recently unwell – but like most, I was hoping that he was on the mend. Hard to adequately sum up a career that spanned over 50 years with over 300 albums appearances to his name. My first…
So the hits keep coming as we lost another great today. Ahmad Jamal has passed away.
So I first learned of Tom Lehrer when I was in high school and a radio DJ out of Los Angeles named Barret Eugene Hansen – better known to the world as Dr. Demento – would play his songs on his Sunday night show that aired on then-KLSX (the station is now something entirely different)….
Sad news as iconic jazz composer and saxophone powerhouse Wayne Shorter has passed away at the age of 89. Another living legend gone…