Keith Tippett
- Type: Influential Sideman
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: August 25, 1947 in Southmead, Bristol, England
- Died: June 14, 2020 in London, England
- Active: 1947 - 2020
Biography
Keith Tippett was a British pianist, composer, and bandleader revered for his unique approach to improvisation that spanned free jazz, progressive rock, and contemporary classical music. Emerging in the late 1960s, he quickly became a pivotal figure, known for his influential sideman work with *King Crimson* on albums like 'In the Wake of Poseidon' and 'Lizard'. He also led ambitious large-scale projects, most notably the 50-piece ensemble Centipede, which recorded the epic 'Septober Energy' for #RCA Victor#. His career was marked by a relentless exploration of musical freedom, from solo piano works and long-standing duos with his wife, vocalist *Julie Tippetts*, to the celebrated free-improvising quartet Mujician.
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Keith Tippett Discography
- Blueprint (1972) - Album - rated 3.63/5
- Friday the 13th (1997) - Album - rated 3.93/5
- Mujician I & II (1998) - Album