Black Paladins Explained

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.^[1]

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".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Joseph Jarman except as indicated

1. "Mama Marimba" (Johnny Dyani) - 3:22
2. "In Memory of My Seasons" - 6:20
3. "Humility in the Light of the Creator" (Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre) - 8:33
4. "Black Paladins" (Henry Dumas, Jarman) - 8:04
5. "Ginger Song" - 2:54
6. "Ode to Wilbur Ware" (Don Moye) - 8:07

• Recorded at Barigozzi Studio in Milano, Italy on December 19 & 20, 1979

Personnel

• Joseph Jarman - sopranino saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, conch shell, flute, bamboo flute, frog flute, bass clarinet, voice
• Don Moye - drums, donno, chekere, conch shell, congas, rattle, bendir, whistles, trap drums, bird calls
• Johnny Dyani - piano, bass, tambourine, voice

Notes and References

1. http://jazzrealities.blogspot.com/2010/01/blacksaint-discography-this-is-label.html Black Saint discography
2. Olewnick, B. Allmusic Review accessed May 10, 2011