South Africa (SA) and the global jazz community are mourning the loss of legendary pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim, who has passed away at the age of 91.

In a statement, the family says he passed on in Germany after a short illness.

Ibrahim is hailed for his more than seven decades career in jazz.

“He became one of the most influential and celebrated figures in international jazz, carrying the spirit and sound of SA to audiences across the world,” the statement reads.

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