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1991 studio album by David Murray
Special Quartet is an album by the American saxophonist
David Murray .
[1]
[2] It was released on the
DIW /
Columbia label.
[3] It features six quartet performances by Murray with
Fred Hopkins ,
McCoy Tyner , and
Elvin Jones .
[4] The album was produced by
Bob Thiele .
[5]
Critical reception
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating
AllMusic
[6]
The
Edmonton Journal wrote that "the session ... is not a rehash of Coltrane... Each number works as a blowing vehicle for Murray with a blast furnace at his back."
[7]
The
AllMusic review by
Scott Yanow stated: "A successful outing full of mutual inspiration, this CD is easily recommended."
[6]
Track listing
"Cousin Mary" (
Coltrane ) – 7:30
"Hope/Scope" – 10:48
"La Tina Lee" (
Morris ) – 6:02
"Dexter's Dues" – 6:33
"In A Sentimental Mood" (
Ellington ,
Kurtz ,
Mills ) – 10:21
"3D Family" – 9:28
All compositions by David Murray except as indicated
Recorded March 26, 1990, at Soundtrack, NYC
Personnel
References
^ Mandel, Howard (Dec 1992). "Special Quartet by David Murray". DownBeat . 59 (12): 54.
^ Seymour, Gene (7 Dec 1992). "Without a Breath". Part II. Newsday . p. 49.
^ Seymour, Gene (15 Jan 1993). "Fame Is Gaining on Don't-Look-Back Saxman". Los Angeles Times . p. F14.
^ Fuller, Jack (15 Nov 1992). "Recordings". Arts. Chicago Tribune . p. 26.
^ "Special Quartet by David Murray". Billboard . 104 (36): 55. Sep 5, 1992.
^
a
b Yanow, S.
AllMusic Review accessed August 8, 2011.
^ Levesque, Roger (1 Nov 1992). "Top jazz man of '80s finally accessible". Edmonton Journal . p. D5.
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
Cold Sweat Plays J. B. (
Craig Harris , 1988)
Special Edition (Jack DeJohnette, 1979)
Album Album (Jack DeJohnette, 1984)
Live at Baker's Keyboard Lounge (
James Carter , 2001)
The Jazzpar Prize (
Pierre Dørge 's New Jungle Orchestra, 1991)
Love Outside of Dreams (
Kahil El'Zabar , 1997)
One World Family (Kahil El'Zabar, 2000)
We Is (Kahil El'Zabar, 2000)
Blues for Coltrane: A Tribute to John Coltrane (
McCoy Tyner , 1984)
44th Street Suite (McCoy Tyner, 1991)
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