Iconic Detroit jazzman passes

We had the pleasure of seeing and hearing the great Detroit improviser Faruq Z. Bey perform on several occasions. Some of us appeared on panels with him, to talk about music and how it is a part of the DNA of this city. We were saddened to learn of his passing. Metro Times Editor W. Kim Heron penned this eulogy.
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