Murray's Steps
ASIN: B0000010X6
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Though associated with the avant-garde, David Murray has deep roots in the history of jazz, in terms of both tone and sheer swing. Both are strongly evident here in his octet, with Murray's tenor suggesting the rough burr of Coleman Hawkins or Ben Webster and the charging ensemble passages invoking the powerhouse bands of the swing era. The leader's solo efforts are matched by a gifted band that includes contrasting soloists in Henry Threadgill on alto, Butch Morris on cornet, and the very crisp Craig Harris on trombone. Each of Murray's four original compositions is a good vehicle for this energized group, but the concluding "Flowers for Albert," Murray's impassioned and frequently recorded tribute to his early inspiration, the free jazz saxophonist Albert Ayler, rises to the highest peak. --Stuart Broomer
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Murray's Steps
David Murray Manufacturer: Black Saint ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  Avant Garde & Free Jazz
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ASIN: B0000010X6 Release Date: 1993-09-07 |
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Though associated with the avant-garde, David Murray has deep roots in the history of jazz, in terms of both tone and sheer swing. Both are strongly evident here in his octet, with Murray's tenor suggesting the rough burr of Coleman Hawkins or Ben Webster and the charging ensemble passages invoking the powerhouse bands of the swing era. The leader's solo efforts are matched by a gifted band that includes contrasting soloists in Henry Threadgill on alto, Butch Morris on cornet, and the very crisp Craig Harris on trombone. Each of Murray's four original compositions is a good vehicle for this energized group, but the concluding "Flowers for Albert," Murray's impassioned and frequently recorded tribute to his early inspiration, the free jazz saxophonist Albert Ayler, rises to the highest peak. --Stuart BroomerCustomer Reviews:
One of the all-time best.......2001-06-27
And then there are three more songs... they all share this fantastic balance between composition, arrangement and solos, with the distinct personalities in the octet pushing, pulling and blending. (Most of them, like Henry Threadgill, Craig Harris and Olu Dara, are unique bandleaders in their own rights.)
David Murray has recorded dozens of albums in duos, quartets, octets, big bands and other formats. He has made some great music over the years. This one is very near the top of his many achievements, and one of the all-time best, period.
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13 Steps on Glass
Sunny Murray Manufacturer: Enja ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Avant Garde & Free Jazz
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ASIN: B000005CB6 Release Date: 1996-01-23 |
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