Bob Koester, R.I.P. In 1967, I was intrigued by the new names coming out of Chicago like Roscoe Mitc

Bob Koester, R.I.P. In 1967, I was intrigued by the new names coming out of Chicago like Roscoe Mitchell, Anthony Braxton, Lester Bowie and so many more. I was doing college radio in Philly and was in touch with Bob Koester, whose label Delmark was releasing music by these AACM artists. He invited me to Chicago if I could come up with money to get there. I stayed at his apartment. He and his wife Sue took me to many jazz and blues gigs. It was 10 days of pure discovery. One night, we went to a West Side club where Magic Sam was playing. Bob had told me about a great rib place down the street. I left the club to track it down. Within minutes, Sam grabbed my collar and said, “Where do you think you’re going? I need to go with you to get the barbecue.” Bob was a pipeline to the great innovations coming out of that unique city. His label was an extension of his enthusiasm. -Michael Cuscuna Read obituary from the Chicago Tribune… Follow: Mosaic Records Facebook Tumblr Twitter -- source link

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