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African Bass

Johnny Dyani

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Format: CD

Cat No: RR1233392

Release Date:  19 April 2024

Label:  Red Records

Packaging Type:  Gate Fold Vinyl

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  8054154650378

Genres:  Jazz  

Release Date:  19 April 2024

Label:  Red Records

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  8054154650453

Genres:  Jazz  

  • Description

    Reissue of a 1979 duo recording of legendary South African bassist Johnny Dyani (of The Blue Notes) and drummer Clifford Jarvis (who played with Sun Ra for over two decades). 180g vinyl presented in a deluxe gatefold sleeve - limited edition manufactured by German audiophile specialist, Pallas Group.



    Johnny 'Mbizo' Dyani was a jazz musician who performed during the apartheid era. He played for almost his entire career in exile before passing away in West Berlin, Germany at the age of 39. Dyani actively fought against the apartheid regime through the medium of music and assisted the African National Congress (ANC) by performing at events in Africa and Europe. Johnny Dyani is best known for his membership with the Blue Notes, an interracial band that performed for a brief period in South Africa before moving to Europe.



    Johnny M. Dyani: bass, piano, voice

    Clifford Jarvis: drums, voice



    "I could play jazz, but, first of all, I play black music. We have a message. Louis Armstrong had it, Ellington had it, and Gillespie has it. It can be political, sociological, economic, it can be about the good times or the bad ones. It is our way of communicating. You don't have to read big books about a country or a population to know what they want. Listen to the music and you will know what they have to say." Johnny M. Dyani

    Description

    Reissue of a 1979 duo recording of legendary South African bassist Johnny Dyani (of The Blue Notes) and drummer Clifford Jarvis (who played with Sun Ra for over two decades). Available on 180g vinyl presented in a deluxe gatefold sleeve - limited edition manufactured by German audiophile specialist, Pallas Group + deluxe digipak CD with extensive booklet - the first time it has appeared on CD.



    Johnny 'Mbizo' Dyani was a jazz musician who performed during the apartheid era. He played for almost his entire career in exile before passing away in West Berlin, Germany at the age of 39. Dyani actively fought against the apartheid regime through the medium of music and assisted the African National Congress (ANC) by performing at events in Africa and Europe. Johnny Dyani is best known for his membership with the Blue Notes, an interracial band that performed for a brief period in South Africa before moving to Europe.



    Johnny M. Dyani: bass, piano, voice

    Clifford Jarvis: drums, voice



    "I could play jazz, but, first of all, I play black music. We have a message. Louis Armstrong had it, Ellington had it, and Gillespie has it. It can be political, sociological, economic, it can be about the good times or the bad ones. It is our way of communicating. You don't have to read big books about a country or a population to know what they want. Listen to the music and you will know what they have to say." Johnny M. Dyani

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Afrikan Anthem (Zulu)
      • 2. Afrikan Blues
      • 3. Ithi-Gqi
      • 4. Lonely Flowers

      Side 2

      • 1. South Afrikan
      • 2. The Robin Irland Struff

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Afrikan Anthem (Zulu)
      • 2. Afrikan Blues
      • 3. Ithi-Gqi
      • 4. Lonely Flowers
      • 5. South Afrikan
      • 6. The Robin Irland Struff