David Murray Big Band
David Murray Big Band | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1991 | |||
Recorded | March 5–6, 1991 | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 71:13 | |||
Label | DIW/Columbia | |||
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David Murray Big Band conducted by Lawrence "Butch" Morris is an album by David Murray released on the DIW/Columbia Records label in 1991. It features performances by Murray, Hugh Ragin, Graham Haynes, Rasul Siddik, , Craig Harris, Frank Lacy, , Bob Stewart, Vincent Chancey, , James Spaulding, Patience Higgins, Don Byron, John Purcell, Sonelius Smith, Fred Hopkins, Tani Tabbal conducted by Lawrence "Butch" Morris.
Reception[]
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars, stating: "The David Murray big band, which can be undisciplined and even a bit out of control, is never dull. This generally brilliant effort has quite a few highpoints... easily recommended to listeners with open ears."[1]
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [1] |
Track listing[]
- "Paul Gonsalves" - 17:37
- "Lester" - 9:56
- "Ben" - 10:09
- "Calling Steve McCall" (Morris) - 6:17
- "Lovejoy" (Harris) - 6:11
- "Istanbul" - 9:24
- "David's Tune" - 7:50
- "Let the Music Take You" (lyrics by , Harris) - 3:49
- All compositions by David Murray except as indicated
- Recorded March 5 & 6, 1991 at Clinton Recording Studios, NYC
Personnel[]
- David Murray: tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
- Hugh Ragin: trumpet
- Graham Haynes: trumpet
- Rasul Siddik: trumpet
- : trumpet
- Craig Harris: trombone
- Frank Lacy: trombone
- : trombone
- Bob Stewart: tuba
- Vincent Chancey: French horn
- : flute, piccolo
- James Spaulding: alto saxophone, flute
- Patience Higgins: tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
- Don Byron: baritone saxophone, clarinet
- John Purcell: alto saxophone, clarinet
- Sonelius Smith: piano
- Fred Hopkins: bass
- Tani Tabbal: drums
- Lawrence "Butch" Morris: conductor
- : whistle (Track 1)
- Andy Bey: vocal (Track 8)
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed August 17, 2011
Categories:
- 1991 albums
- David Murray (saxophonist) albums
- DIW Records albums