Johnny Dyani

double bass, vocals, piano · 1945–1986 · East London

Bassist born in East London, Johnny Dyani left South Africa with the Blue Notes and lived in Europe, where he died in West Berlin. He blended traditional South African music and free jazz.

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Styles

• South African jazz
• Free jazz
• Free improvisation and European free

Landmark tracks

• Mbiza (1978)

Sources

• Source

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