ha, yeah, I probably would have been one of those people at one point, but I'm glad to see this article in the Times & also glad to see a young black music writer getting published there, writing about creative music. Alkebulan is a great album.
I recall listening to an interview with him and he seemed like the nicest guy imaginable; always hoped I'd get the chance to hear &/or interview him someday myself but it was not to be. Fucking sucks.
Gutted to learn that Keith Tippett, English pianist and one of the music's leading lights, has passed at age 72.
This has been confirmed by Moonjune Records as well as his wife Julie Tippetts (née Driscoll) via social media.
What a goddamn year.
yeah, I don't even have enough room for any more boxed sets, but this seems essential. The other Japanese Verve set I have, the Bird one, is dead silent indeed.
almost grabbed that (Japanese version) earlier this year from a local shop, and am kicking myself that I didn't. Maybe it'll still be there when they reopen this fall.