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Innovative Guitarist James Blood Ulmer Dies at 86
James Blood Ulmer, an innovative guitarist known for fusing avant-garde jazz with blues, has died at the age of 86. Ulmer was celebrated for his adventurous musical style and unique contributions to the genre.
9 Jun, 08:53 — 9 Jun, 20:18
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The GuardianMostly Factual61d ago
James Blood Ulmer, adventurous US guitarist and vocalist, dies aged 86
Musician who spliced jazz, funk and blues, including in a spell on a major label in the early 1980s, was celebrated as ‘fearless’ by his family James Blood Ulmer, the US guitarist celebrated for his avant garde splicing of jazz, blues and funk, has died aged 86. A statement on social media said he died on 3 June. “His music was fearless, and so was his spirit,” his family added in another statement. Continue reading...
By Ben Beaumont-Thomas
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James Blood Ulmer, Innovative Guitarist Who Fused the Avant-Garde to Blues, Dead at 86
Applying lessons from Ornette Coleman to popular music, Ulmer was a true original
By Kory Grow
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First report: The Guardian · 9 Jun, 08:53|Full coverage: 2 · 11h|Window: 11h
