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A funky closing track honoring the legendary American bassist who was a major influence on Dyani. Double Bass / Leader Johnny "Mbizo" Dyani Alto/Soprano Saxophone Dudu Pukwana Alto/Baritone Saxophone Ed Epstein Drums Churchill Jolobe Historical Importance We remember our people. - Facebook

A slinky blues piece that alludes to the political repression in South Africa. Download File Johnny Dyani - Mbizo.rar

The album consists of four extended compositions, most of which carry deep personal or political weight: A funky closing track honoring the legendary American

A tribute to the famous Johannesburg cultural hub where South African jazz flourished. The album consists of four extended compositions, most

Recorded on , at the Third Eye Centre in Glasgow, Scotland, Mbizo was originally released in 1982 by the Danish label SteepleChase .

The 19-minute centerpiece paying homage to jazz icons like Thelonious Monk and Charles Mingus .

The album blends Free Jazz with traditional South African rhythms like Marabi and Kwela . It features a "piano-less" quartet, allowing the dual saxophones and Dyani’s resonant bass to create a raw, energetic sound. Tracklist & Personnel