“Musician/composer Morris Goldberg is marking a special anniversary this week. He is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of Ojoyo’s debut album, Ojoyo Plays Safrojazz. “
“For those unaware, the OJOYO sound (Safrojazz) is a fusion of Capetown born Morris Goldberg’s South African music heritage, with the American music he learned to love from listening to records.”
“I queued up this disk on a grey Monday morning, and from the first exuberant blast on the opening track, my whole week just got better.”
“Saxophonist, clarinet player and singer Morris Goldberg is originally from Cape Town, South Africa. He was influenced by jazz, classical music, bebop and mbaqanga.”
“From the first strains of a song called “Station Road Strut” I felt that I was in South Africa. This music oozes the joy and happy spirit of the South African people.”
“I’m not always a big fan of “re-issues“, but I can tell you right now that if you love great groovin’ jazz with the kind of energy that will make you get right on up & dance – this is your TICKET, folks.”
