David Murray Found Some Strings in Havana!

King David & Rayesti

This evening I'm listening to David Murray's 2006 recording on Justin Time Records - David Murray 4tet & Strings: Waltz Again. The music consists of Murray's compositions arranged for his 4Tet - David Murray: tenor saxophone & bass clarinet; Lafayette Gilchrist: piano; Jaribu Shahid: bass; Hamid Drake: drums; and 10 wonderful strings, musicians from the Havana Philharmonic.

  The tract entitled Pushkin Suite #1 lasts 26 minutes and features Murray on both bass clarinet and tenor saxophone. It is a very adventurous piece with all of the musicians performing like there was no shortage of rehearsal time. The result is stupendous. The playing throughout the recording is of the highest order. On Sparkle Murray and the strings create an intense Havana dance groove. 

  If you need to read something before getting into David Murray's 4tet & Strings CD try the link below, otherwise take my word and run out to your favorite record store (ha!) and buy it - it'll make your heart sing. 

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