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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

With all the required security and sanitary measures, and barely 1/3 of the concert hall capacity but still...

I was prompted to listen to some classic performance of the 5th symphony, since I attended this concert yesterday evening... first for me since February!

I love these discussions about something nobody has put his hands on, just based on the Amazon blurb. Really!