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End of free funk
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James Blood Ulmer, the avant-garde guitarist and singer known for his work with Ornette Coleman, has died at the age of 86. His legacy endures through collaborations with figures like Mal Waldron and Bria Skonberg, and his influence continues to resonate in contemporary free funk and experimental jazz circles.
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