brotherhood of breath (coloured)

The Brotherhood of Breath was an exuberant big-band created by South African born pianist and composer Chris McGregor. In South Africa, McGregor had formed the racially mixed Blue Notes in the early 1960s. By 1964, finding it very difficult to work at home; they left for Europe, finally settling in London in 1966. The Blue Notes - Chris McGregor, Dudu Pukwana, Mongezi Feza, Johnny Dyani and Louis Moholo made a huge impact on Londons jazz scene and befriended many in Londons emerging avant-garde jazz community.

Track listing:

• A1 Mra
• A2 Davashe's Dream
• A3 The Bride
• B1 Andromeda
• B2 Night Poem
• B3 Union Special