The Spanish composer and saxophonist

Pedro Iturralde

(Navarra, 1929) has died today

at the age of 91

, as this newspaper has been able to confirm Iturralde was a pioneer in Spain.

In addition to such innovative experiments as "Jazz Flamenco", recorded in 1967 together with Paco de Lucía, among his many initiatives is to propose to the Ministry of Education, in 1973, the first chair of saxophone in the higher conservatories, of which took charge by winning it by opposition.

On his Radio 5 Twitter account, from whose program

El Ojo Critico

Iturralde received an award last year, he has described it as "one of the great pillars of jazz in Spain".

Also the General Society of Authors has recalled him on their social networks: "Medal of Honor from the SGAE, he was

an essential author for our culture

. Rest in peace, teacher"

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