Peter Brötzmann Obituary

Germany Jazz legend, Peter Brötzmann has died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 82. His death occurred on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.

Tributes have been pouring in after his death was announced. ‘

“I feel extremely lucky to have spent a lot of time with this man, talking in restaurants, hotels, and taxis, and amid backstage chaos, and in audiences countless times while he played with utter commitment and true furious beauty. One of the all-time greats. RIP Peter Brötzmann,” Danie; Spicer.

“In quite a lot of shock and sadness hearing of Peter Brötzmann’s passing. Feels like yesterday that I had a whisky with him, just before what turned out to be his last ever show. He was in amazing spirits despite his health. An absolute gentleman, and a truly remarkable artist,” Fielding Hope.

“Peter Brötzmann’s death is hitting us hard. He was an uncompromising visionary and a creative force to be reckoned with. We presented him more than any other artist. We can’t express how essential and inspiring his music and life have been. Rest in power, Peter,” As Nova Workshop.

“Utterly heartbroken to lose my brother Peter Brötzmann, the greatest of men and a true 20th-century titan. You changed everything for me, Peter, I’ll never forget you or the incredible example in my heart. See you when I get there motherfucker,” David Keenan.

“Man, feeling sick and sand and beyond grateful to have witnessed the beautiful fury of Peter Brötzmann at least once in this life. Fierce doesn’t even come close. Rest in peace and power,” a fan wrote,