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.
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