Jazz Articles about David Murray Latin Big Band

David Murray Latin Big Band: Now Is Another Time

by AAJ Staff
February 21, 2003

It takes courage to step into new territory, but that's one commodity sax/clarinetist David Murray has never had in short supply. After a series of international recordings celebrating the African diaspora from Senegal to Guadeloupe, Murray now turns his ear toward Cuba. His big band on this recording is really two different big bands, each consisting of a broad mixture of American and Cuban players. Now Is Another Time documents two visits to Havana to celebrate Cuban music on its ...