• DIGIPACK EDITION

Saxophonist, penny whistle master, and composer Morris Goldberg is perhaps best known for his association with Hugh Masekela. In 1996 he formed the first version of Ojoyo, a group that features his often-celebratory compositions, folk-like melodies that, like the songs of Abdullah Ibrahim, pay homage to his roots in South Africa. The catchy rhythms which are often irresistible, Goldberg’s memorable themes, and the atmospheric ensembles are quite accessible yet, due to the leader’s alto and penny whistle solos and the contributions of his sidemen, music is creative and has its surprising moments.

PERSONNEL:

• Morris Goldberg - saxophone & penny whistle
• Anton Fig - drums
• Bakithi Kumalo - bass (1-7)
• Chris Botti - trumpet (1-7)
• Cyro Baptista - percussion
• Tony Cedras - keyboards (1-7)
• Dan Carillo - guitar (1 & 2)
• Kofo - talking drum (3)
• Diego Urcola - trumpet (8-9)
• Cecilia Tenconi - tenor saxophone (8-9)
• John Guth - (8-9)
• Richard Cummings - keyboards (8-9)
• Chulo Gatewood - bass (8-9)

TRACKS:

• 01. Station Road Strut
• 02. Forward Motion
• 03. Harare
• 04. Madagascar
• 05. Dolphin Jive
• 06. Little Song
• 07. Cape Doctor
• 08. Rockwela
• 09. Sophiatown Society