I also remember the Kongsberg performance. It was touching to see frailty in someone who marked their career with power and fire. To see Peter push through fragility, daring to sound despite physical obstacles was a tribute to his bravery, will and dedication in a life-long search for meaning.
Thank you, Peter, for this beautiful remembrance of Peter Brotzmann, a force of nature if ever there was one. I caught the Chicago Tentet around 1999 at the Kraftbrau Brewery in Kalamazoo, and as it was situated along a railway siding, as a train came rolling slowly past during the concert, the group began improvising off the train's whistle and track rumbling. Truly a serendipitous moment and one that I will never forget.
I interacted with Peter for ten years, through email and mail. He sent me recordings and books. I send him a book of Rouault's works. I have reviewed his recordings and owe him one for a CD he sent. I challenged him for the poor taste of a recent recording with Heather Leigh. I recently checked in and assured him of my prayers. He was without parallel and a titan. I wish I coulld have heard him live.
Thank you for this, Peter.
I also remember the Kongsberg performance. It was touching to see frailty in someone who marked their career with power and fire. To see Peter push through fragility, daring to sound despite physical obstacles was a tribute to his bravery, will and dedication in a life-long search for meaning.
Thank you, Peter, for this beautiful remembrance of Peter Brotzmann, a force of nature if ever there was one. I caught the Chicago Tentet around 1999 at the Kraftbrau Brewery in Kalamazoo, and as it was situated along a railway siding, as a train came rolling slowly past during the concert, the group began improvising off the train's whistle and track rumbling. Truly a serendipitous moment and one that I will never forget.
I'm enjoying this recording with Hamid Drake and Majid Bekkas...thanks for pointing me there!
Peter, solid as an old oak, blew like a storm, but also with great tenderness and sensitivity. I will miss that source of energy.
Really appreciate you sharing those personal memories.
I interacted with Peter for ten years, through email and mail. He sent me recordings and books. I send him a book of Rouault's works. I have reviewed his recordings and owe him one for a CD he sent. I challenged him for the poor taste of a recent recording with Heather Leigh. I recently checked in and assured him of my prayers. He was without parallel and a titan. I wish I coulld have heard him live.
Beautiful tribute.