Morris Goldberg is a South African saxophonist who is recognised as one of the early pioneers of Cape Jazz, along with Dollar Brand, Merton Barrow, Winston Mankunku Ngozi and Chris McGregor.[1][2]
Biography edit
Born in Cape Town, Goldberg grew up in Observatory, a suburb of Cape Town.[3][4] He left South Africa in the apartheid years to study at the Manhattan School of Music, where he received both bachelor's and master's degrees. Now based in New York City, he is also a virtuoso clarinet and flute player.[5] 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. He also played in the band on The Rosie O'Donnell Show.
Goldberg has toured and recorded albums with his own band, Ojoyo. He calls their sound safrojazz, presenting the music as a combination of South African and American jazz music.[6]
Discography edit
- Jazz in Transit (2006)
- Forward Motion (2003)
- Played on Tony Bird's Sorry Africa (1990)
- Uptownship (1989) with Hugh Masekela
- Played on Paul Simon's "You Can Call Me Al" (1986)[7]
- Played on Dollar Brand's "Mannenberg" (1974)[8]
References edit
- ^ "Morris Goldberg's Urban Jazz Band (1975)". Electric Jive. 13 November 2009. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
- ^ "South African Jazz At the Southampton Arts Center". The East Hampton Star. 12 October 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
- ^ Scancarelli, Derek (1 August 2018). "You Can Call Him Morris Goldberg -- Paul Simon's South African Penny Whistler". Forbes. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
- ^ Woodwinds | Morris Goldberg, Yamaha.
- ^ "Bio". Ojoyo. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
- ^ "Goldberg, Morris (Mo-G) (South Africa)". music.org.za. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
- ^ DeMott, Benj. First of the Year: 2009. pp. 161–162.
- ^ "Mannenberg-Is Where It's Happening | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
- CD - Jazz in Transit - Live concert re-issue. 2006