Johnny Dyani Quartet
- Type: Band/Group
- Born: 1985 in Copenhagen, Denmark
- Active: 1985 - 1985
Biography
The Johnny Dyani Quartet was the final group led by South African bassist Johnny Dyani, an exile based in Denmark and a key figure in European free jazz. With saxophonist John Tchicai, trumpeter Harry Beckett and drummer Billy Hart, the quartet recorded 'Angolian Cry' in Copenhagen in July 1985 for #SteepleChase#, blending Dyani's South African melodic roots with free improvisation. It was his last album as a leader before his death in 1986.
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Johnny Dyani Quartet Discography
- Witchdoctor's Son (1978) - Album - rated 4.06/5
- Song for Biko (1979) - Album - rated 4.55/5
- Angolian Cry (1985) - Album - rated 3.75/5
Members
- Johnny Dyani - bass (1985–1985)
- John Tchicai - alto saxophone, bass clarinet (1985–1985)
- Harry Beckett - trumpet, flugelhorn (1985–1985)
- Billy Hart - drums (1985–1985)