Black Paladins is an album by American jazz saxophonist Joseph Jarman and percussionist Don Moye featuring Johnny Dyani recorded in 1979 for the Italian Black Saint label.[ Black Saint discography accessed May 10, 2011]
Reception
The
Allmusic review by Brian Olewnick awarded the album 4½ stars stating "
Black Paladins was the Jarman/Moye duo's most successful effort, and one of the most rewarding projects either was involved with outside of the Art Ensemble. A delicious recording".
[Olewnick, B. Allmusic Review accessed May 10, 2011]
Track listing
- All compositions by Joseph Jarman except as indicated
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"Mama Marimba" (Johnny Dyani) - 3:22
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"In Memory of My Seasons" - 6:20
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"Humility in the Light of the Creator" (Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre) - 8:33
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"Black Paladins" (Henry Dumas, Jarman) - 8:04
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"Ginger Song" - 2:54
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"Ode to Wilbur Ware" (Don Moye) - 8:07
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Recorded at Barigozzi Studio in Milano, Italy on December 19 & 20, 1979
Personnel
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Joseph Jarman - sopranino saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, conch shell, flute, bamboo flute, frog flute, bass clarinet, voice
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Don Moye - drum kit, donno, chekere, conch shell, congas, rattle, bendir, , trap drums, bird calls
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Johnny Dyani - piano, double bass, tambourine, voice
