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Few musicians in jazz history have proven more vigorously productive and resourceful than David Murray. During the past 35 years, from the moment he first visited New York as a 20-year-old student, playing in a walkup loft, in 1975, David has careened forward in a cool, collected, rocket-fueled streak. He has released over 150 albums under his own name. Yet more impressive than the numbers is the constancy of two abiding achievements: as a tenor saxophonist, he has perfected an instantly recognizable approach to improvisation that even in its freest flights acknowledges the gravity of a tradition he honors more than most; and he has altered the context for his improvisations as an infinite mosaic of musical challenges and explorations. David Murray goes down as a worthy successor for some of the biggest names in jazz, and he is now contributing to the rise of young talents such as Lafayette Gilchrist, a young pianist who has already been widely acclaimed by the critics.

Full bio here: http://www.davidmurraymusic.com/bio/

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I almost felt an obligation to post his full bio so that folks would fully understand his history and be aware that this is no lightweight.



I think this David Murray track really fits her vocal style and she does a wonderful job interpreting Ishmael Reed's lyrics

David Murray - Sax, composer
Jaribu Shahid - bass
Nasheed Waits - drums
Marc Cary - piano
Macy Gray - vocals
Ishmael Reed - lyrics


Music for adventurous listeners

tA

Tribal Records

[Edited 9/9/13 8:25am]

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Agreed ---both Gregory and Macy fit nicely With Murray.....

Thanks!!

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