"Mbizo" was Johnny Dyani's Xhosa name, meaning "The One who is Called" or "Gathering".
Recorded on , at the Third Eye Centre in Glasgow, Scotland, Mbizo was originally released in 1982 by the Danish label SteepleChase . Download File Johnny Dyani - Mbizo.rar
A tribute to the famous Johannesburg cultural hub where South African jazz flourished. "Mbizo" was Johnny Dyani's Xhosa name, meaning "The
The album consists of four extended compositions, most of which carry deep personal or political weight: The album consists of four extended compositions, most
A slinky blues piece that alludes to the political repression in South Africa.
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