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Peter Brotzmann RIP


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Very reliable source just confirmed this

the granddaddy of them all

82 years old. Toured the world for 50 plus years. Influence beyond immense.

there has never been a *sound* that comes close to Herr Brotzmann on the tenor

this one hurts / along with Evan Parker, he is my most listened to reed player

Plus the 2 shows of his Tentet in 2000 & 2002 remain the greatest sets of live music I’ve ever witnessed

 

RIP, sir

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Incredible artist and human on so many levels. Brötzmann was the first musician I ever interviewed and he was extremely kind and patient as well as being incredibly deep. Unforgettable experience just to be around him not only in a performance setting but a few social situations as well.

Thank you, PB. 

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Oh no! True titan for so many years, a radical at the forefront of European, and worldwide, music for nearly 60 years. He leaves such a broad discography.

Like @RabshakehI was privileged to see him at Oto a few months ago. He played with great depth and verve.  The subsequent announcement of his illness didn't really equate with that concert experience. The Tentet+1 Oto concert is still one of the most memorable I have attended. He was a good friend of Oto and visited regularly.

Once at Oto I grabbed a quick word with him and he was so self-deprecating about what he'd just played.

Let's also not forget his graphic art.

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2 hours ago, rostasi said:

Saw him here in Dallas in May of ‘19 with Heather Leigh.
Glad I did.

 

Saw the same duo here in Brisbane (Australia) round the same time, even spoke to him after the concert.

Also loved his artwork, much of it adorning LP & CD covers

RIP Peter, one of the greats

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