The Dedication Orchestra

The Dedication Orchestra was made within the 1990s to celebrate the legacy from the South African expatriates. The cream of English jazz, coordinated by Evan Parker and Steve Beresford, transcribed the Blue Records and Brotherhood of Breathing repertoire (the initial scores being dropped in a overflow of Chris McGregor’s French home) and published new plans. Featuring drummer Louis Moholo, the only real surviving person in the Blue Records, the Commitment Orchestra’s information feature plans by Django Bates, Mike Westbrook, Keith Tippett (all three also offered as musical directors), Beresford, Kenny Wheeler, Radu Malfatti, and John Legislation while Moholo and Parker distributed soloist responsibilities with Lol Coxhill, Elton Dean, Paul Rogers, Paul Rutherford, Phil Minton, Julie Tippetts, and Maggie Nicols. A robust artistic statement along with a joyous event regardless of the sadness for the departed close friends, the Dedication information certainly are a towering accomplishment and their all as well rare concerts certainly are a special treat.