13 April 2017 — Youtube
I can’t get enough of this music, so here’s a very famous song, dedicated to former Blue Notes trumpeter, Mongezi Feza and written in his memory. From the album Spirits Rejoice! 1978 (Ogun).
Louis Moholo – drums
Harry Miller – bass
Johnny Dyani – bass
Nick Evans – trombone
Radu Malfatti – trombone
Evan Parker – tenor sax
Keith Tippet – piano
Kenny Wheeler – trumpet
13 April 2017 — Cafe Oto
My friend, the fabulous, and apparently immortal Bra Louis Moholo-Moholo is performing at Cafe Oto tomorrow, Friday 14 April. It’s been nine months since he was here, so all you London bods who are into SA music should try and make it. He will be joined by longtime music partners The Four Blokes (now upgraded to The Five Blokes), Jason Yarde and Shabaka Hutchings (saxophones), John Edwards (bass), and Alexander Hawkins (piano) and of course, Bra Louis on drums.
Here’s an interview with Bra Louis recorded, recorded I think, sometime ago. Enjoy Continue reading
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