Artist: Johnny Dyani Quartet
Album: Song for Biko
Genre: World Fusion, Post-Bop, Avant-Garde Jazz
Label: SteepleChase
Released: 1978/1987
Quality: FLAC (image+.cue)
Tracklist:
- Wish You Sunshine 5:52
- Song for Biko 4:50
- Confession of Moods 8:19
- Jo'burg - New York 6:23
- LLonely Flower In The Village: Flower Of Peace / Duncan Village 21:14
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- Personnel:
- Johnny Dyani - bass;
- Don Cherry - cornet;
- Dudu Pukwana - alto sax;
- Makay Ntshoko - drums.
Bassist Johnny Dyani had a large tone and a relaxed yet authoritative style. On this classic SteepleChase release he teams up with two other South African expatriates (altoist Dudu Pukwana and drummer Makay Ntshoko) plus cornetist Don Cherry for music that is haunting, emotional, somewhat adventurous, yet also melodic. While "Song for Biko" is the most memorable piece, all five of Dyani's originals (including the 16-and-a-half-minute "Jo'burg-New York") are special. The music combines together Dyani's South African folk heritage with Ornette Coleman's free bop and elements of avant-garde jazz. Highly recommended.
Review by Scott Yanow