A unique composer, a remarkable man
Mar 19, 2021
3 minutes
PHOTOS: RHODES UNIVERSITY
I knew Chris McGregor from our two years together at the South African Nautical College General Botha, at Gordons Bay, during the 1952/1953 intake. Music was his life.
During inspection one Saturday morning, an officer caught McGregor playing a tune, ever so quietly, on the piano in the recreation room. McGregor jumped to attention and awaited his fate.
The officer asked him what he thought he was doing. McGregor said he was just dusting the keys! The officer was impressed and, with a knowing smile, instructed him to make sure that all the keys
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