Before the Wind Changes

2012 live album by The Blue Notes
Before the Wind Changes
Live album by
The Blue Notes
Released2012
RecordedJuly 1, 1979
VenueJazzclub De Hoop, Waregem, Belgium
GenreFree jazz
Length1:19:49
LabelOgun
OGCD 037
The Blue Notes chronology
The Ogun Collection
(2008) 		Before the Wind Changes
(2012)

Before the Wind Changes is a live album by The Blue Notes, featuring alto saxophonist Dudu Pukwana, pianist Chris McGregor, double bassist Johnny Dyani, and drummer Louis Moholo-Moholo. It was recorded on July 1, 1979, at Jazzclub De Hoop in Waregem, Belgium, and was released in 2012 by Ogun Records.[1][2][3]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
All About Jazz[4]

In a review for The Independent, Phil Johnson noted that, although the recording "isn't of audiophile quality," the group is "on absolute top form." He wrote: "The power of the music is shocking... You'll need a rest halfway through, it's that intense."[5]

Point of Departure's Bill Shoemaker stated that the album documents the band "at the height of their creative powers," and commented: "The Blue Notes were on a tear that night – that comes through loud and clear."[6]

Robert Iannapollo of Cadence remarked: "Sadly, the group was now down to a quartet... but the rousing spirit of their music was still there and still glowing strong... For those who can't tolerate a rough sounding recording, stay away. But those who don't mind a little roughness around the edges... and who are familiar with the joyous sound this band could produce, Before the Wind Changes will provide a solid 80 minutes of happiness."[7]

Track listing

  1. "Ithi Gui" (Johnny Dyani) – 9:55
  2. "Mange" (Chris McGregor) – 6:29
  3. "Lonta Uyagula (The Poor Child is Sick)" (Traditional) – 10:31
  4. "Lakutshona Ilanga" (Mackay Davashe) – 17:58
  5. "The Bride" (Dudu Pukwana) – 5:08
  6. "Funk Dem Dudu" (Johnny Dyani) – 22:40
  7. "Wish You Sunshine" (Johnny Dyani) – 6:57

Personnel

  • Dudu Pukwana – alto saxophone, whistle, voice
  • Chris McGregor – piano, voice
  • Johnny Dyani – double bass, voice
  • Louis Moholo-Moholo – drums, voice

References

  1. ^ "The Blue Notes - Before the Wind Changes". Jazz Music Archives. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  2. ^ "The Blue Notes – Before the Wind Changes". Ogun Records. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  3. ^ "Ogun Records discography". JazzLists. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  4. ^ "Blue Notes: Before The Wind Changes". All About Jazz. May 30, 2012. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  5. ^ Johnson, Phil (March 18, 2012). "Album: Blue Notes, Before the Wind Changes (Ogun)". The Independent. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  6. ^ Shoemaker, Bill. "Moment's Notice: Reviews of Recent Recordings". Point of Departure. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  7. ^ Iannapollo, Robert (July 2012). "CD Review" (PDF). Cadence. Vol. 38, no. 3. p. 144.
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