M'Bizo
M'Bizo is an album by the jazz group the World Saxophone Quartet released by the Canadian Justin Time label. The album features performances by Hamiet Bluiett, John Purcell, Oliver Lake and David Murray, with guests Ronnie Burrage, Mario Canonge, D. D. Jackson, James Lewis, Mabeleng Moholo, Jimane Nelson, and Jaribu Shahid.[1]
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| Released | 1999 | |||
| Recorded | November 10, 1997-June 18, 1998 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 49:17 | |||
| Label | Justin Time | |||
| Producer | David Murray | |||
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Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars, stating, "The singers and percussionists add to the party atmosphere which even when remembering the dark days of apartheid, sounds quite hopeful and optimistic. Well worth exploring. ".[2]
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Track listing
All compositions by David Murray.
- "Snanapo" - 12:21
- "M'Bizo Suite: Africa-Europe-Asia" - 7:59
- "M'Bizo Suite: Sizelapha" - 2:56
- "M'Bizo Suite: M'Bizo" - 12:37
- "Matsidiso" - 13:24
Personnel
- Hamiet Bluiett — baritone saxophone, bass saxophone, contra-alto clarinet
- John Purcell — saxello
- Oliver Lake — alto saxophone
- David Murray — tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
- Ronnie Burrage — drums (on tracks 01 and 05)
- Mario Canonge — piano (on tracks 01 and 05)
- D. D. Jackson — piano (on tracks 02, 03 and 04)
- James Lewis — bass (on tracks 02, 03 and 04)
- Mabeleng Moholo — makhoyane instrument (on track 01)
- Jimane Nelson — organ (on tracks 01 and 05)
- Jaribu Shahid — bass (on tracks 01 and 05)
References
- Justin Time catalogue Archived 2008-07-06 at the Wayback Machine accessed November 26, 2008
- Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed September 9, 2011
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