1984 live album by David Murray Big Band
Live at Sweet Basil Volume 1 is an album by David Murray released on the Italian Black Saint label in 1984 and the first to feature his Big Band.[ 1] It features performances by Murray, Olu Dara , Baikida Carroll , Craig Harris , Bob Stewart , Vincent Chancey , Steve Coleman , John Purcell , Rod Williams, Fred Hopkins and Billy Higgins conducted by Lawrence "Butch" Morris .[ 2] The album was followed by Live at Sweet Basil Volume 2 .
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars, stating, "The David Murray Big Band tends to be a bit undisciplined, with plenty of rambunctious and overcrowded ensembles... The Dixieland-esque structures are better understood by some of the musicians than others, and this performance is quite erratic but certainly memorable".[ 3]
All compositions by David Murray "Lovers" – 8:20 "Bechet's Bounce" – 12:05 "Silence" – 5:55 "Duet for Big Band" – 16:10 Recorded live in concert at Sweet Basil, NYC, August 24–26, 1984
Years given are for the recording(s), not first release.
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