Before the Wind Changes
2012 live album by The Blue Notes
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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]
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| Released | 2012 | |||
| Recorded | July 1, 1979 | |||
| Venue | Jazzclub De Hoop, Waregem, Belgium | |||
| Genre | Free jazz | |||
| Length | 1:19:49 | |||
| Label | Ogun OGCD 037 | |||
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Reception
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| 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
- "Ithi Gui" (Johnny Dyani) – 9:55
- "Mange" (Chris McGregor) – 6:29
- "Lonta Uyagula (The Poor Child is Sick)" (Traditional) – 10:31
- "Lakutshona Ilanga" (Mackay Davashe) – 17:58
- "The Bride" (Dudu Pukwana) – 5:08
- "Funk Dem Dudu" (Johnny Dyani) – 22:40
- "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