title: Before the Wind Changes
text: # Before the Wind Changes
  
  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.
  
  ## Reception
  
  Professional ratings :
  
  | Review scores ||
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  | Source | Rating |
  | All About Jazz | |
  
  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."
  
  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."
  
  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."
  
  ## 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
  