Murray's Steps

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Murray's Steps
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Studio album by
Released1982
RecordedJuly 14, 15 & 19 1982
Genre Jazz
Length39:45
Label Black Saint
Producer Giancarlo Barigozzi
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Murray's Steps is an album by David Murray, released on the Italian Black Saint label in 1982. It feature his Octet consisting of Murray, Henry Threadgill, Bobby Bradford, Lawrence "Butch" Morris, Craig Harris, Curtis Clark, Wilber Morris and Steve McCall. [1]

Contents

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "The octet is perfect for David Murray as an outlet for his writing, a showcase for his compositions, and an inspiring vehicle for his tenor and bass clarinet solos. For the third octet album (all are highly recommended), Murray meets up with quite a talented group of individuals: altoist Henry Threadgill, trumpeter Bobby Bradford, cornetist Butch Morris, trombonist Craig Harris, pianist Curtis Clark, bassist Wilber Morris, and drummer Steve McCall. Their interpretations of four of Murray's originals – 'Murray's Steps', 'Sweet Lovely', 'Sing Song', and 'Flowers for Albert'—are emotional, adventurous, and exquisite (sometimes all three at the same time)." [2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [3]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [4]

Track listing

  1. "Murray's Steps" – 12:25
  2. "Sweet Lovely" – 8:00
  3. "Sing Song" – 9:40
  4. "Flowers for Albert" – 9:40
All compositions by David Murray
  • Recorded at Barigozzi Studios, Milano, July 14, 15 & 19,1982

Personnel

References

  1. "Black Saint Catalog". Archived from the original on July 8, 2011.
  2. 1 2 Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed July 6, 2011
  3. Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1061. ISBN   978-0-141-03401-0.
  4. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 150. ISBN   0-394-72643-X.