Comments on: RIP Martin Hummel (1955-2025)

By: Darius Brubeck

Darius Brubeck — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 18:15:46 +0000

Cathy and I share the loss of Martin with many friends and music colleagues. His enthusiasm, energy, humour and creativity will be sorely missed. He helped so many musicians and his generous spirit defined the Ubuntu concept. Darius Brubeck

By: Tahi Ruatoru

Tahi Ruatoru — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:21:04 +0000

A sad loss to the world of Jazz. Just watched Darius a Brubeck play two sets in London – the first a tribute to Time Out and the second half, a tribute to Martin Hummel through a tribute to The Jazzanians. Flawless evening tinged with sadness.

By: Tim Garland

Tim Garland — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:08:30 +0000

Martin gave the enormous gift of support to so many, not merely through physical means but through his authentic Attention to artists, a respectful enthusiasm that is SUCH a great quality to carry into our artistic world.

By: Harry Higbie

Harry Higbie — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 21:59:33 +0000

God bless Martin. I was a frat brother from Theta Dlta Chi. Spoke about a year ago no idea then. He was a stellar, fun, interesting, confident guy.

By: Nadja von Massow

Nadja von Massow — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 19:23:59 +0000

Martin leaves a larger-than-life hole in our tight community — a true mensch and passionate advocate for independent musicians, generous (which is rare these days) and dedicated to preserving the soul of the genre. His drive and commitment always had a profound impact on us all and will resonate for a long time to come.

By: Paul Kelly

Paul Kelly — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 18:56:41 +0000

This is incredibly sad and unexpected news. The volume and quality of Ubuntu releases has made it a significant force in a vibrant British Jazz scene, much of which does not fit the Business ethos of the wider music industry (or what is left of it). Through Ubuntu, Martin helped both document recent British Jazz, create revenue for it and a legacy. He will be a hard act to follow. RIP and condolences to his family and friends.