ArtistInfo

Morris Goldberg

cl, sax, *1936 US, Cape Town
Musician of Jazz, World and Rock

Saxophonist Morris Goldberg, was born in Cape Town, South Africa and grew up in the area known as Observatory. He is recognised as one of the early pioneers of Cape Jazz, along with Dollar Brand and Chris McGregor.[citation needed]Goldberg left South Africa in the Apartheid years to study in New York, where he now lives. He is also a virtuoso clarinet and flute player.[citation needed] He has recorded a number of his own albums and is known as a member of the Harry Belafonte band and for his work with Paul Simon.

Instruments

• Clarinet
• Saxophone
• Alto sax
• Soprano sax
• Flute

Genres

• Jazz
• World
• Rock
• Folk
• Pop

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