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David Murray Big Band 
Studio album by David Murray Released 1991 Recorded March 5–6, 1991 Genre Jazz Length 71:13 Label DIW/Columbia David Murray chronology Shakill's Warrior
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(1992)David Murray Big Band conducted by Lawrence "Butch" Morris is an album by David Murray released on the DIW/Columbia label. It is the third album to feature his Big Band and was released in 1991 featuring performances by Murray, Hugh Ragin, Graham Haynes, Rasul Siddik, James Zollar, Craig Harris, Frank Lacey, 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.
Contents
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
- David Murray: tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
- Hugh Ragin: trumpet
- Graham Haynes: trumpet
- Rasul Siddik: trumpet
- James Zollar: trumpet
- Craig Harris: trombone
- Frank Lacy: trombone
- Al Patterson: trombone
- Bob Stewart: tuba
- Vincent Chancey: french horn
- Khalil Henry: 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
- Joel A. Brandon: whistle (Track 1)
- Andy Bey: vocal (Track 8)
References
- ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed August 17, 2011
Categories:- 1991 albums
- David Murray albums
- DIW Records albums
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