“ANGOLIAN CRY.” Johnny Dyani Quartet. SteepleChase SCS-1209....

“ANGOLIAN CRY.” Johnny Dyani Quartet. SteepleChase SCS-1209. South African bassist Dyani doesn’t have the sophistication or broad palette of his countryman Abdullah Ibrahim, but he compensates in part with a stronger visceral drive. He combines with drummer Billy Hart to give the six original compositions a unusually solid rhythmic punch. Trumpeter Harry Beckett is the weak link in the quartet but John Tchicai’s spare, angular sax drenches “U.D.F.” with soul and his atmospheric bass clarinet sets the tone for the eerie “Year of the Child.” 3 stars.