Johnny Dyani, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Johnny Dyani

South African jazz double bassist

Date of Birth: 30-Nov-1945

Place of Birth: East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Date of Death: 24-Oct-1986

Profession: composer, pianist, jazz musician

Nationality: South Africa

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Johnny Mbizo Dyani (30 November 1945 – 24 October 1986) was a South African jazz double bassist and pianist, who played with such musicians as Don Cherry, Steve Lacy, David Murray, Finnish guitar player Jukka Syrenius and Leo Smith.