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David Murray Octet: Octet Plays Trane
What's most remarkable about the record is how clearly the original vision of Coltrane shines through while receiving the signature treatment from some of today's most articulate modern jazz players. Murray's solos are, as always, a dominant driving force, but the other members of his octet are given the freedom to make their own individual statements as well. For Coltrane fans as well as Murray fans, this record is absolutely essential. It's dumbfounding how well David Murray can pull off ambitious projects like this—seemingly effortless, with grace and depth.
Track Listing
Giant Steps, Naima, The Crossing, India, Lazy Bird, A Love Supreme: Part I -- Acknowledgment.
Personnel
David Murray
saxophone, tenorDavid Murray, tenor sax & bass clarinet; Craig Harris, trombone; D.D. Jackson, piano; Ravi Best, trumpet; Rasul Siddik, trumpet; James Spaulding, alto saxophone & flute; Mark Johnson, drums; Jaribu Shahid, bass.
Album information
Title: Octet Plays Trane | Year Released: 2000 | Record Label: Justin Time Records
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