Death of notable British pianist, 72
mainThe prolific pianist Keith Tippett, a major figure in British jazz and improvisation, has died of unknown cause.
He recorded extensively with his own group, with his wife Julie, and with other musicians from across many spectrums.
picture Tim Dickeson
The performance below took place in a hall whose name is being changed due to current sensitivities.
It should be pointed out that the hall began planning the name change some three years ago. Background here: https://www.colstonhall.org/news/colston-hall/commitment-to-our-name-change/
Was that last sentence really necessary? Was it, really?
It took place in Colston Hall, Bristol, apparently. That’s what it was called then.
It happened.
Can we forget about the name change of the Bristol hall and pay respect to the death of a remarkable musician?
Not in the current climate.
What’s your problem?
They are not two mutually exclusive facts.
Indeed, on both counts. Keith Tippett was one of the great musicians (or mujicians) of the last half century. RIP.
Current sensitivities? For God’s sake, people should stop pandering to such abject nonsense!