In molti abbiamo istintivamente collegato la scomparsa pochi giorni fa di Martin Davidson (1942-2023), fondatore dell'etichetta Emanem e curatore di molte pubblicazioni Cadillac, a quella di Jost Gebers (1940-2023), responsabile della Fmp, avvenuta appena un paio di mesi fa. Figure entrambe assai importanti in un ambito che quest'anno ha già registrato molte dolorose perdite tra i suoi protagonisti. Ciao Martin!
John Corbett: "Incredibly sad news to hear of the passing of Martin Davidson, one of the most dedicated producers of freely improvised music, since the early 1970s his Emanem label a beacon of maniacal commitment. With the recent death of FMP’s Jost Gebers, we’ve lost two of the pillars of the music. Fortunately they both left extensive legacies for us to remember the decisive role they played in documenting free improvisation."
James Lucas: "The world of jazz and improvised music is mourning the profound loss of a luminary with the passing of our great friend, Martin Davidson. A titan in the industry, Martin not only steered one of the most influential labels in the past five decades, the unmistakable “not to be confused with” Emanem label, but also left an indelible mark on the sonic landscape as the mastermind behind the mastering of many of Cadillac’s releases. Martin Davidson’s impact reached far beyond the technicalities of mastering; it was a harmonious blend of his expertise, passion for the art, and splendid personal qualities that endeared him to all fortunate enough to know him. His contributions to the realm of jazz and improvised music were not just professional; they were a labor of love, a testament to his dedication to the craft and the artists he collaborated with."