Saxophonists · 1938–1990

Dudu Pukwana

South African musician (1938–1990)

Born
18 July 1938
Gqeberha
Died
30 June 1990
London
Country
South Africa
Record labels
Vertigo Records, 77 Records
Discography
8 albums

Biography

Dudu Pukwana was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Dudu Pukwana was born on 18 July 1938 in Gqeberha and died on 30 June 1990 in London. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Vertigo Records and 77 Records. The discography here lists 8 albums, from “Diamond Express” (1977) to “Soho” (2020).

Mthutuzeli Dudu Pukwana (18 July 1938 – 30 June 1990) was a South African saxophonist and composer. He was a member of the pioneering jazz sextet The Blue Notes, which moved to Europe in 1964, eventually settling in London, where Pukwana subsequently joined Chris McGregor's big band Brotherhood of Breath.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Diamond Express 1977
Yi Yole 1979 · Live
Sounds Zila 1981 · Live
Zila '86 1986
Radebe: They Shoot to Kill 1987
Cosmics Chapter 90 1990
Black Horse 2012
Soho 2020 · Live

Also plays on

Albums where Dudu Pukwana is credited as a sideman

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Dudu Pukwana play?

Dudu Pukwana is known for playing saxophone.

When and where was Dudu Pukwana born?

Dudu Pukwana was born 18 July 1938 in Gqeberha.

What are Dudu Pukwana's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Diamond Express (1977), Yi Yole (1979), Sounds Zila (1981), Zila '86 (1986) and Radebe: They Shoot to Kill (1987).

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