'A tragedy for the jazz community': Legendary SA trumpeter Feya Faku dies on tour in Switzerland
Tributes are pouring in for Feya Faku after the legendary South African jazz musician died on Monday while on tour in Switzerland.
The trumpeter and flugelhornist was just 63 years old.
Born in the Eastern Cape, Faku had built up an international reputation.
He is being remembered as the 'gentle giant' of African jazz.
A statement from the Faku family confirmed the musician's death, saying he had 'peacefully passed away in his sleep' in the Swiss city, Basel.
Jazz show host Nothemba Madumo recalls the fond memories she has of the last time she saw Faku, which was two months ago in April at the International Jazz Day celebration hosted by 702.
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