Drummer Makaya Ntshoko was born in 1939 in South Africa and had been an integral part of the famed Cape Town jazz scene before he moved to Switzerland in 1962, Since then Makaya has performed all over the world with a host of jazz luminaries such as Dexter Gordon, Don Cherry, Hugh Masakela, Dollar Brand, […]
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Brew Moore – Zonky (SCCD 36037)
SCCD 36037 Zonky / Brew Moore Quartet This Danish Radio transmission of 1966 together with the preceding two volumes (SCCD 36016 “If I Had You” and SCCD 36019 “I Should Care”) from 1965 make up a precious and important part of Brew Moore’s scarce discography and a reminder of a genius whose life ended too […]
Johnny Dyani – Song For Biko (SCCD 31109)
SCCD 31109 Song For Biko / Johnny Dyani Quartet “ Dyani wrote all of the material for this record and it proves to be a vital factor in the success of the date. Both Cherry and Pukwana react favourably, while bringing their own personalities strongly to bear… this fine record can be recommended without reservation […]