Dudu Pukwana
Dudu Phukwana And The "Spears" (2LP)
LabelMatsuli MusicGenreJazz & Improvisation
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Dudu Phukwana and the Spears recorded in London, but were only ever released in South Africa. The story behind this extraordinary music and the famous names involved are documented in this extended edition of Dudu Phukwana’s debut album.
In 1964 the Blue Notes left South Africa to play at the Antibes Jazz Festival in France, and more or less stayed away forever after. In January 1969 alto saxophonist Dudu Phukwana went home briefly along with producer Joe Boyd who persuaded Johannesburg record company Trutone to license the recordings for release in South Africa. Matsuli Music’s discovery of a second unpublished London recording session, following Dudu’s South Africa visit, reveals hitherto unknown music, and history. In addition to Richard Thompson (Fairport Convention) and Joe Mogotsi (Manhattan Brothers) putting their own spin on mbaqanga hits like Sibuyile, the Blue Notes’ fabled Church Mouse and an early version of Andromeda can also be heard.
With Phukwana’s explosive style and energy evident throughout, this album fills in an exciting and important lost piece of the Blue Notes’ and South Africa’s exile jazz story.
Format
ORIGINAL CREDITS Liner notes — peter sinclair Photography by Peter Sinclair Sleeve Design by Josh Spencer A Witchseasons Production REISSUE CREDITS All tracks composed by Dudu Pukwana, except: iZulu Liyaduduma by R. Bopape, S. Piliso, P. Manana; Sibuyile by S. Nkabinde, J. Makwela; Church Mouse by Chris McGregor; Untitled (Andromeda) by Chris McGregor. Original recordings: Joe Boyd (producer); John Wood (engineer). Photographs of Mongezi Feza and Dudu Pukwana by Val Wilmer. Produced by Matt Temple and Chris Albertyn at Matsuli Music. Audio restoration, remastering and vinyl cut by Frank at The Carvery, London.
Release notes
Pressure Cooker South African Township Jazz and Mbaqanga. Dudu Pukwana’s 1968 debut album, recorded in London, released only in South Africa. A second album of mostly unreleased 1969 recordings featuring Richard Thompson, Simon Nicol, Joe Mogotsi, Chris McGregor, Mongezi Feza, Louis Moholo, members of Osibisa, and others. Originally produced by Joe Boyd. Re-mastered audio, double gatefold album, heavyweight 180g vinyl. Unseen photographs by Val Wilmer. New liner notes by Richard Haslop join the…
| A1 | Pezulu (Way Up) | 5:54 | |
| A2 | Thulula (Fill It Up) | 3:20 | |
| A3 | Kuthwasi Hlobo (Spring) | 3:37 | |
| A4 | Half Moon | 3:40 | |
| A5 | Yini Njalo (Stick Around) | 2:16 | |
| B1 | Kwa Thula (Thula's Place) | 3:41 | |
| B2 | Joe's Jika (Joe's Groove) | 3:46 | |
| B3 | Nobomvu (Red Head) | 5:02 | |
| B4 | Qonqoza (Knock) | 4:42 | |
| B5 | Phola (Cool It!) | 3:31 | |
| C1 | Pezulu (Extended Take) | 6:23 | |
| C2 | Pezulu (Alternate Take) | 5:47 | |
| C3 | Studio Interlude | 0:17 | |
| C4 | Half Moon | 3:39 | |
| D1 | Zulu Liyaduduma | 3:32 | |
| D2 | Sibuyile (Take One) | 2:29 | |
| D3 | Sibuyile (Take Two) | 2:24 | |
| D4 | Church Mouse | 2:46 | |
| D5 | Untitled (Andromeda) | 2:49 |
- Dudu Pukwana
- Alto Saxophone
- Harry Miller
- Bass (C1 - D5)
- Siemon Allen
- Design
- Josh Spencer
- Design [Sleeve]
- Louis Moholo
- Drums
- John Wood
- Engineer
- Richard Thompson
- Guitar (C1 - D5)
- Simon Nicol
- Guitar (C1 - D5)
- Peter Sinclair
- Liner Notes, Photography By
- Richard Haslop
- Liner Notes [Gatefold Inside]
- Bob Stuckey
- Organ
- Val Wilmer
- Photography By [Gatefold Inside]
- Joe Boyd
- Producer
- Chris Albertyn
- Reissue Producer
- Matt Temple
- Reissue Producer
- Frank
- Remastered By, Restoration [Audio], Lacquer Cut By
- Mongezi Feza
- Trumpet (C1 - D5)
- Joe Mogotsi
- Vocals (C1 - D5)
