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Dudu Pukwana
Black Horse

Album US 2012 on 1201 Music label
Jazz

Recorded in the early 1970s (Likely Autumn 1975) Outtakes from Diamond Express (Credits shared with "Tete And Barbs In My Mind," from Diamond Express) Liner notes from the labels website: "...Among the recordings found in 1201 Music’s vaults was this unissued session, which included names for all the songs but no list of personnel or recording date, though it seems likely that it was taped in the early 1970s with some of Pukwana’s usual collaborators. Most of Pukwana’s pieces are built upon simple riffs, yet they allow for plenty of spirited improvising by the musicians. “Hidden Spirits” is an upbeat dance, with Pukwana possibly overdubbing several instruments, including alto and soprano saxes, keyboards and more. “Ducking Darkness” initially has an R&B flavor, with African rhythms and spirited horns, though the pianist quickly stretches into free territory with his exploratory solo, along with wailing alto sax. “Blessing Light” is a bit of a switch, being straight-ahead hard bop with potent trumpet, soprano sax and trombone solos over the steady rhythm section. The lively “Black Horse” is a breezy African dance vehicle, with Pukwana’s playing a subdued soprano sax solo over the surging rhythm section, followed by a extended penny whistle solo (likely by the leader as well)...."

Musicians

	Dudu Pukwana as, 1938-1990 ZA performer, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, uncredited, album by
	Victor Ntoni b, voc, ZA bass, uncredited
	Louis Moholo dr, *1940 ZA drums, uncredited
	Lucky Ranku g, 1941-2016 GB guitar, uncredited
	Keith Tippett p, *1947 GB piano, uncredited
	Elton Dean as, ep, 1945-2006 GB saxello, uncredited
	Nick Evans tb, *1947 GB trombone, uncredited
	Mongezi Feza tr, cor, 1945-1975 ZA trumpet, uncredited

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