Before the Wind Changes
{{Infobox album
| name = Before the Wind Changes
| type = live
| artist = The Blue Notes
| cover = Blue_Notes_Before_the_Wind_Changes.jpg
| alt =
| released = 2012
| recorded = July 1, 1979
| venue = Jazzclub De Hoop, Waregem, Belgium
| studio =
| genre = Free jazz
| length = 1:19:49
| label = Ogun
OGCD 037
| producer =
| chronology = The Blue Notes
| prev_title = The Ogun Collection
| prev_year = 2008
| next_title =
| next_year =
}}
Before the Wind Changes is a live album by The Blue Notes, featuring alto saxophonist Dudu Pukwana, pianist Chris McGregor, double bassist Johnny Dyani, and drummer Louis Moholo-Moholo. It was recorded on July 1, 1979, at Jazzclub De Hoop in Waregem, Belgium, and was released in 2012 by Ogun Records.{{cite web |url=https://www.jazzmusicarchives.com/album/the-blue-notes/before-the-wind-changes(live) |title=The Blue Notes - Before the Wind Changes |website=Jazz Music Archives |access-date=May 31, 2023}}{{cite web |url=https://ogunrecording.co.uk/releases/the-blue-notes-before-the-wind-changes |title=The Blue Notes – Before the Wind Changes |website=Ogun Records |access-date=May 31, 2023}}{{cite web |url=http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Ogun.htm |title=Ogun Records discography |website=JazzLists |access-date=May 31, 2023}}
Reception
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = All About Jazz
| rev1Score = {{rating|4|5}}{{cite web |url=https://www.allaboutjazz.com/before-the-wind-changes-johnny-dyani-ogun-records-review-by-aaji-staff |title=Blue Notes: Before The Wind Changes |date=May 30, 2012 |website=All About Jazz |access-date=May 31, 2023}}
}}
In a review for The Independent, Phil Johnson noted that, although the recording "isn't of audiophile quality," the group is "on absolute top form." He wrote: "The power of the music is shocking... You'll need a rest halfway through, it's that intense."{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-blue-notes-before-the-wind-changes-ogun-7576216.html |title=Album: Blue Notes, Before the Wind Changes (Ogun) |first=Phil |last=Johnson |date=March 18, 2012 |website=The Independent |access-date=May 31, 2023}}
Point of Departure's Bill Shoemaker stated that the album documents the band "at the height of their creative powers," and commented: "The Blue Notes were on a tear that night – that comes through loud and clear."{{cite web |url=https://www.pointofdeparture.org/PoD39/PoD39MoreMoments2.html |title=Moment's Notice: Reviews of Recent Recordings |first=Bill |last=Shoemaker |website=Point of Departure |access-date=May 31, 2023}}
Robert Iannapollo of Cadence remarked: "Sadly, the group was now down to a quartet... but the rousing spirit of their music was still there and still glowing strong... For those who can't tolerate a rough sounding recording, stay away. But those who don't mind a little roughness around the edges... and who are familiar with the joyous sound this band could produce, Before the Wind Changes will provide a solid 80 minutes of happiness."{{cite magazine |last=Iannapollo |first=Robert |date=July 2012 |title=CD Review |magazine=Cadence |page=144 |volume=38 |issue=3 |url=https://www.cadencejazzmagazine.com/membersonly/admin/assets/PDFs/2012/PDFs%202012%20July/Reviews/Blue%20Notes%20-%20Before%20the%20Wind%20Changes.pdf}}
Track listing
- "Ithi Gui" (Johnny Dyani) – 9:55
- "Mange" (Chris McGregor) – 6:29
- "Lonta Uyagula (The Poor Child is Sick)" (Traditional) – 10:31
- "Lakutshona Ilanga" (Mackay Davashe) – 17:58
- "The Bride" (Dudu Pukwana) – 5:08
- "Funk Dem Dudu" (Johnny Dyani) – 22:40
- "Wish You Sunshine" (Johnny Dyani) – 6:57
Personnel
- Dudu Pukwana – alto saxophone, whistle, voice
- Chris McGregor – piano, voice
- Johnny Dyani – double bass, voice
- Louis Moholo-Moholo – drums, voice