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Chris McGregor's Brotherhood of Breath: Traveling Somewhere

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The story of pianist Chris McGregor's life and music is like that of many creative South African musicians: a tale of trial and redemption. McGregor trained classically in South Africa, playing jazz on the side. After finishing school, he joined with mixed-race bands that prevented him from surviving in the racist South African climate. Soon after forming his working sextet in 1962, McGregor and the Blue Notes fled to Europe, where they met an enthusiastic reception. In 1970, McGregor (then ...


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