Released 1984 Length 49:25 Artist David Murray Producer David Murray Genre Jazz | Recorded August 24–26, 1984 Live at Sweet Basil Volume 2
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(1984) Release date 1984 Label Black Saint | |
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Live at Sweet Basil Volume 2 is the ninth album by David Murray to be released on the Italian Black Saint label and the second to feature his Big Band. It was released in 1984 and 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. The album was preceded by Live at Sweet Basil Volume 1.
Contents
Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars stating "There are some strong moments, plenty of dense ensembles, and a strong group spirit that makes one wish that the group had recorded a little more coherently in the studios during this period".
Track listing
All compositions by David Murray- "Dewey's Circle" – 13:42
- "Roses" – 11:04
- "David's Tune" – 12:22
- "Great Peace" – 9:43
- "Four Minute Marvin (For Marvin Gaye)" – 2:34
Personnel
Songs
1Dewey's Circle13:45
2Roses11:01
3David Tune12:27