Flowers for Albert: The Complete Concert

Flowers for Albert: The Complete Concert
Live album by David Murray
Released	1976
Recorded	June 26, 1976
Genre	Jazz
Length	93:24
Label	India Navigation
Producer	Bob Cummins
David Murray chronology
Low Class Conspiracy (1976) Flowers for Albert: The Complete Concert (1976) Interboogieology (1980)

Flowers for Albert is a jazz album by David Murray, released on the India Navigation label in 1976 and re-released in 1996 with three additional tracks (tracks 2, 4 & 6). It features a live performance by Murray, trumpeter Olu Dara, bassist Fred Hopkins and drummer Phillip Wilson recorded in concert at the Ladies' Fort, NYC.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated, "The music is often quite free but it also takes its time, showing high energy in well-chosen spots. Since this period David Murray has lived up to his great potential". ^[1]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[2]

Track listing

All compositions by David Murray except as indicated

1. "Flowers for Albert" - 14:18
2. "Santa Barbara and Crenshaw Follies" - 15:53
3. "Joanne's Green Satin Dress" (Morris) - 12:56
4. "After All This" - 13:59
5. "Roscoe" - 9:05
6. "The Hill" - 17:55
7. "Ballad for a Decomposed Beauty" - 9:18

• Recorded in concert at the Ladies' Fort, NYC, June 26, 1976

Personnel

• David Murray - tenor saxophone
• Olu Dara - trumpet
• Fred Hopkins - bass
• Phillip Wilson - drums

References

1. Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed July 5, 2011
2. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 150. ISBN   0-394-72643-X.