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.
Biography
Born in
Cape Town, Goldberg grew up in Observatory, a suburb of Cape Town.
[ Woodwinds | Morris Goldberg, Yamaha.] 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.
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.
Discography
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