14 Facts About Keith Tippett

Keith Graham Tippetts, known professionally as Keith Tippett, was a British jazz pianist and composer.

Keith Tippett held "an unparallelled place in British contemporary music," and was known for "his unique approach to improvisation".

Keith Tippett wrote music dedicated to her after she died.

Keith Tippett was the oldest of three siblings and went to Greenway Secondary Modern school in Southmead.

Keith Tippett formed a modern jazz trio in Bristol and played regularly at the Dugout Club in Park Row, Bristol.

In 1967, Keith Tippett moved to London to pursue a career in music, taking menial jobs while performing in jazz clubs.

In early 1970, Keith Tippett was part of a temporary King Crimson line-up for the recording of their second album In the Wake of Poseidon.

Keith Tippett contributed as a session musician to the band's subsequent two albums Lizard later in 1970 and Islands in 1971.

Keith Tippett continued to play with various combinations of musicians through the 1970s, playing improvisational jazz and jazz-rock with such musicians as Stan Tracey, Robert Wyatt, Dudu Pukwana, Harry Miller, Elton Dean, Hugh Hopper, and Louis Moholo.

Keith Tippett formed a trio with Julie Tippetts and Willi Kellers, and wrote film and television scores.

Keith Tippett wrote music for string quartets and piano, and taught at summer schools.

Keith Tippett continued to record and to tour in Britain and Europe with various ensembles.

Keith Tippett worked with musicians Andy Sheppard, as well as with his frequent collaborators Elton Dean, Louis Moholo, and Howard Riley.

Keith Tippett died on 14 June 2020 at the age of 72.