James “Blood” Ulmer, guitarist who redefined blues through free jazz and harmolodic theory, dies at 86 ...

Applying lessons from Ornette Coleman to popular music, Ulmer was a true original ...

James Blood Ulmer, the avant-garde jazz, funk, and blues guitarist, died on June 3 at the age of 86, reports NPR. In a statement, Ulmer’s family said his “music was fearless, and so was his spirit.” ...

James Blood Ulmer, the avant-garde jazz, funk, and blues guitarist, died on June 3 at the age of 86, reports NPR. In a ...

The fearless free-funk and jazz artist, a student of Ornette Coleman's Harmolodics concept, followed his unorthodox path to a ...

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 ...

The pioneering guitarist, singer and composer helped reshape jazz, blues and funk through a fearless career that spanned more ...

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With deep sorrow and profound love, we announce the passing of James Blood Ulmer, a boldly innovative guitarist, singer, composer, and beloved family member. James died peacefully on Wednesday, June 3 ...