Obituary

Despite the quality of the product (and Glenn’s albums, especially those from Coup Perdu,  were genuinely beautiful) no one would suggest that he had an easy ride. Yet his quiet determination and enthusiasm remained undimmed. The day he died, he was en route to the Serpentine Gallery in Hyde Park, hand-carrying specially cut lacquers for a musical presentation of Salome, his joint project with pianist Matthew Bourne.

For all the years that I’ve spent in the audio industry, I don’t think I have met another person as dedicated to music, as generous with his time, as unflagging in his efforts, or just simply so genuinely decent as Glenn Armstrong. His records, the growing appreciation of the artists he promoted and the musical vistas he opened for so many will stand as an enduring legacy. But that doesn’t alter the fact that he’ll be sorely missed.