Industry Jun 11, 2026
James Blood Ullmer, Pioneering Funk and Jazz Guitarist, Dies at 86
“His music was fearless, and so was his spirit,” his family said in a statement
Originally published by
Pitchfork
Pioneering funk and jazz guitarist James Blood Ullmer has died at the age of 86. His family released a statement describing his music and spirit as fearless. Originally reported by Pitchfork.