The Guardian: Jaimie Branch dies at 39
Avant-garde jazz trumpeter and composer released two blazing solo albums, collabed with TV on the Radio, Spoon and others
By Laura Snapes | The Guardian
Jaimie Branch, the jazz composer and trumpeter, has died aged 39. International Anthem, the progressive Chicago label that released her music, confirmed that she died on 22 August at her home in Brooklyn, N.Y. No cause of death was shared.
“Jaimie was a daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, friend and teacher,” the label said in a statement. “She touched countless numbers of people with her music and spirit, both of which are fearless, truthful and beautiful, and will live on in hearts and ears for ever. Jaimie’s family asks not just for your thoughts and prayers but also for your action. Show your love and support for your family and friends and anyone who may be in need — just like Jaimie did for all of us.”
Branch was known for her fierce solo albums: she released Fly Or Die in 2017, described by the Chicago Reader as a “stunning quartet recording that knits together several threads in Branch’s music — laser-sharp improvisatory exploration, ebullient melodies and a deep feeling for groove”.
