Peter Brotzmann RIP

[Joe]

A good life, well-lived. Glad he spent some time with us and made some sounds that will continue to resonate.

[Rabshakeh]

Impressed to find out that Bill Clinton was a fan.

[greggery peccary]

23 hours ago, jazzbo said:

RIP Peter. Never got into his music but realize his importance.

Ditto.  

[rostasi]

 

[clifford_thornton]

I like what Jim said, "courage personified." To a t.

[BFrank]

Brötzmann (w/Drake & Parker), May 2015 at the Chapel, SF

RIP

[mjazzg]

 

Cafe Oto, February 12th. Possibly his last gig.

[mikeweil]

RIP. I never was a fan, but always felt deep respect for his attitude. Saw him twice with Globe Unity and he was great on both occasions.

[danasgoodstuff]

Brotz only rarely did much for me, but he stuck to his guns so hats off and RIP.

[mjzee]

I missed my chance to see him.  This was about 20 years ago, and Dizzy's Jazz Club at Lincoln Center had a double-bill of Steve Lacy and Mal Waldron opening for Brotzmann.  I went with my wife.  Trouble was, the club's A/C was broken, and it was really hot and stuffy in there.  We stayed for Lacy and Waldron and then split.  Ah well.

My tolerance for noise has diminished as I get older; still, it would have been interesting to experience the full Brotzmann live.  RIP.

[kh1958]

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/03/arts/music/peter-brotzmann-dead.html

[Justin V]

It's hard to find words.  I'm thankful that I was able to see him a handful of times and experience his cavernous sound and highly melodic playing in person. His playing told stories that were starkly beautiful and even devastating in their range.  For all of the power he projected,  his personal demeanor seemed quiet and gentle.  Thank you for the music, Mr. Brotzmann, and rest in peace.

[mjazzg]

Cafe Oto are having a weekend of concerts, this weekend in memory of the great man with a pretty astonishing line up

The concerts are being live streamed for anyone interested and too far away

https://www.cafeoto.co.uk/events/3-days-of-music-dedicated-to-peter-brotzmann/

 

[Steve Reynolds]

1 hour ago, mjazzg said:

Cafe Oto are having a weekend of concerts, this weekend in memory of the great man with a pretty astonishing line up

The concerts are being live streamed for anyone interested and too far away

https://www.cafeoto.co.uk/events/3-days-of-music-dedicated-to-peter-brotzmann/

 

A few of my friends are there. Are you going to any of the sets?

[mjazzg]

23 minutes ago, Steve Reynolds said:

A few of my friends are there. Are you going to any of the sets?

Only the Saturday evening, boring health issues are restricting me otherwise I'd be camping there for the weekend

[Rabshakeh]

1 hour ago, Steve Reynolds said:

A few of my friends are there. Are you going to any of the sets?

I'm away unfortunately because otherwise I definitely would be.

1 hour ago, mjazzg said:

Only the Saturday evening, boring health issues are restricting me otherwise I'd be camping there for the weekend

That sounds really rough. Hope that things get better soon.

[mjazzg]

24 minutes ago, Rabshakeh said:

I'm away unfortunately because otherwise I definitely would be.

That sounds really rough. Hope that things get better soon.

Thanks, sadly chronic condition so just have to live with it. Had plenty of practice.

[clifford_thornton]

Wish I could be there. I pestered McPhee to bring me back a poster, hopefully he can snag one!

[OliverM]

Watching the live stream at Oto right now (McPhee - Adasiewicz duo). Wish I could be there.

[mjazzg]

I was and that duet was a very special start to a very special evening 

On 2/8/2024 at 7:16 PM, clifford_thornton said:

Wish I could be there. I pestered McPhee to bring me back a poster, hopefully he can snag one!

Plenty of posters available but McPhee was quite busy

[Steve Reynolds]

17 hours ago, mjazzg said:

I was and that duet was a very special start to a very special evening 

Plenty of posters available but McPhee was quite busy

We want to hear more!!