I am saddened to report that Malachi Favors Maghostut, bassist for the Art Ensemble of Chicago, the Ritual Trio, and other groups, has passed on.
Every time I saw Favors perform, I felt a special warmth towards him. He always had a benevolent, even-keeled presence on stage, and his precision groove bass lines anchored even the freest explorations of his AACM brethren.
Thanks for the music.