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Who was Jaimie Branch Tributes pour in as Jazz trumpeter and composer dies aged 39

Jaimie Branch recently died at the age of 39 (Image via JulianBrimmers/Twitter) Famous jazz composer and trumpet player Jaimie Branch passed away on Monday, August 22, at the age of 39. The news was announced by International Anthem, the Chicago-based label that released her music, through an official statement. “At 9:21 pm on Monday, August 22, composer and trumpeter Jaimie Branch passed away in her home in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Her family, friends, and community are heart broken. Jaimie was a daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, friend and teacher; she touched countless numbers of people with her music and spirit, both of which are fearless, truthful and beautiful, and will live on in hearts and ears forever.” At 9:21 pm on Monday, August 22, composer and trumpeter jaimie branch passed away in her home in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Her family, friends and community are heart broken.At 9:21 pm on Monday, August 22, composer and trumpeter jaimie branch passed away in her home in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Her family, friends and community are heart broken. The statement continued, “Jaimie’s family asks not just for your thoughts and prayers but also for your action. Show your love and support for your family and friends and anyone who may be in need – just like Jaimie did for all of us.” Branch’s cause of death has not been shared and detailed information about her funeral is yet to be announced.

Everything known about Jaimie Branch

Jaimie Branch no words...Jaimie Branch no words... Born on June 17, 1983, Jaimie Branch began playing trumpet when she was nine years old. She then shifted to the Chicago suburb of Wilmette at the age of 14 and enrolled in the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Following her , Branch returned to Chicago and began working as a musician, organizer, and sound engineer for local music with Jason Ajemian, Keefe Jackson, Tim Daisy, Anton Hatwich, and Ken Vandermark. She performed in Chicago and New York with artists like Toby Summerfield, Frank Rosaly, Tim Daisy, Daniel Levin, Matt Schneider, and more. Branch formed the band Block and Tackle with Jason Stein, Jeb Bishop, and Jason Roebke, and played for five albums from 2006 to 2008. She joined Towson University in 2012 for a master’s degree in Jazz performance and formed the Pionic Records at the same time. However, she left Towson after two years and went to New York to treat her heroin addiction. She moved to Brooklyn in 2015 and started working with artists like Mike Pride, Jason Nazary, Fred Lonberg-Holm, and many more. Jaimie also worked on albums with independent rock groups like Never Enough Hope, Local H, and Atlas Moth. She then worked with Chad Taylor, Jason Ajemian, and Tomeka Reid in 2016 alongside Mike Pride, Tobey Cederberg, Shayna Dulberger, Yoni Kretzmer, and Weasel Walter. She released her debut solo album, Fly or Die, in 2017. International Anthem released her second album Fly or Die II: Bird Dogs of Paradise in 2019. Branch’s musical influences included Don Cherry, Axel Dorner, Booker Little, and Miles Davis.

Netizens pay tribute on Twitter

Jaimie Branch gained recognition for her work with well-known musicians in all these years. People took to to pay tribute to the talented musician when news of her demise was announced. jaimie branch flying

(1983-2022)jaimie branch flying (1983-2022) everything Jaimie Branch worked on & every show i ever saw her play was charged with pure unique firebrand energy & so much joy. any amount of time spent with her in person made it clear that she was all of this & more down to the core in every aspect of her life. rest in peaceeverything Jaimie Branch worked on & every show i ever saw her play was charged with pure unique firebrand energy & so much joy. any amount of time spent with her in person made it clear that she was all of this & more down to the core in every aspect of her life. rest in peace I saw Jaimie Branch a few times. Inspiring, amazing music, amazing energy, righteous and incandescent. Her music made the world a better place.I saw Jaimie Branch a few times. Inspiring, amazing music, amazing energy, righteous and incandescent. Her music made the world a better place. I'm really at a loss for words hearing about the passing of Jaimie Branch. One of the most powerful and electrifying musicians I've ever seen, truly an immense talent and incredible soul. Way to young, this is heartbreaking. Fly high Jaimie I'm really at a loss for words hearing about the passing of Jaimie Branch. One of the most powerful and electrifying musicians I've ever seen, truly an immense talent and incredible soul. Way to young, this is heartbreaking. Fly high Jaimie Jaimie Branch Rest In Peace.Jaimie Branch Rest In Peace. What an honor to have made music with jaimie branch — so generous with time, energy and playing. Rest in powerWhat an honor to have made music with jaimie branch — so generous with time, energy and playing. Rest in power Crushing news about Jaimie Branch, a real real one.Crushing news about Jaimie Branch, a real real one. jaimie branch was so singular. What a devastating loss.jaimie branch was so singular. What a devastating loss. RIP jaimie branch - one of the best musicians i have ever seen. such a sweetheart.RIP jaimie branch - one of the best musicians i have ever seen. such a sweetheart. Hearing word that Jaimie Branch has passed away. I spent one evening in Baltimore years ago hanging out with her thru a friend of mine who was in her band playing Windup Space. She was making everybody laugh & then played a hell of a fiery show. What an immense loss.Hearing word that Jaimie Branch has passed away. I spent one evening in Baltimore years ago hanging out with her thru a friend of mine who was in her band playing Windup Space. She was making everybody laugh & then played a hell of a fiery show. What an immense loss. Jaimie is survived by her , Sally Branch; a sister, Kate Branch; two brothers, Russell and Clark Branch; and nieces and nephews. Poll : 0 votes Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found