1991 studio album by David Murray
David Murray Big Band Released 1991 Recorded March 5–6, 1991 Genre Jazz Length 71 :13 Label DIW/Columbia
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 , James Zollar , Craig Harris , Frank Lacy , Al Patterson , Bob Stewart , Vincent Chancey , Khalil Henry , 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]
Professional ratings Review scores 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 Henderson , Harris) - 3:49
All compositions by David Murray except as indicated
Recorded March 5 & 6, 1991 at Clinton Recording Studios, NYC
Personnel
References
Years given are for the recording(s), not first release.
As leader or co-leader With James Blood Ulmer / Music Revelation Ensemble With theWorld Saxophone Quartet With others
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