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1985 studio album by David Murray Octet
New Life is an album by
David Murray released on the Italian
Black Saint label in 1985 and is a recording of Murray's Octet. It features performances by Murray,
Baikida Carroll ,
Hugh Ragin ,
Craig Harris ,
John Purcell , Adegoke Steve Colson,
Wilber Morris and
Ralph Peterson, Jr.
Reception
The
Allmusic review by
Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars, stating: "The tunes ('Train Whistle,' "'Morning Song,' 'New Life' and 'Blues in the Pocket') are each fairly memorable – the themes are strong than usual – and as usual, the Octet features the right combination of adventurous solos and colorful writing. Recommended."
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Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating
Allmusic
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Track listing
"Train Whistle" – 11:49
"Morning Song" – 10:09
"New Life" – 6:35
"Blues in the Pocket" – 11:14
All compositions by David Murray
Recorded at Sorcerer Sound Studio, NYC, October 8, 1985
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 the
World Saxophone Quartet With others
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