R.I.P. Pedro Iturralde (1929-2020)

[EKE BBB]

Spanish saxophonist and clarinetist Pedro Iturralde passed away this week. He was 91 years old.

I have fond memories of the many PI concerts I attended over the past 20 years (Galileo Galileo, Central, Madrid Jazz Festival, Clamores...). I talked to him a few times and he was always gentle and communicative, even in July 2019, when he had severe hearing deficit.

A legend in the Spanish jazz landscape for more than 60 years. Second only to Tete Montoliu.

He will be sorely missed. 
 

R.I.P.

https://elpais.com/cultura/2020-11-01/muere-pedro-iturralde-leyenda-del-jazz-en-espana-a-los-91-anos.html

Edited 1 Nov 2020 by EKE BBB

[BillF]

This is one I've listened to a lot.

[optatio]

R.I.P.

Edited 1 Nov 2020 by optatio

[Bluesnik]

1 hour ago, BillF said:

This is one I've listened to a lot.

This is one I also have but have never listened to it yet.

[optatio]

2 hours ago, BillF said:

This is one I've listened to a lot.

Same here! Another LP on my shelf:

[soulpope]

2 hours ago, BillF said:

This is one I've listened to a lot.

Same here .... Pedro Iturralde R.I.P ....

[Justin V]

He is a new name to me, but I am intrigued.  Rest in peace.

[clifford_thornton]

Totally new to me as well. RIP.

[mikeweil]

I first had a chance to listen to him through some copies King Ubu gave me - excellent player! R.I.P.

[Peter Friedman]

1 hour ago, soulpope said:

Same here .... Pedro Iturralde R.I.P ....

Had this CD for a number of years. It is the only example of Iturraide's playing I have heard. Very enjoyable session.