A Sanctuary Within
David Murray · 1992
70 min · 9 tracks · jazz · modern jazz
A vibrant fusion of jazz improvisation and world music influences that evokes deep spiritual introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gradual build to emotional resolution
- deep spiritual introspection moments
- reflective listening for quiet evenings
- immersive two-halves listening experience
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced gratification
- prefer straightforward single tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1992, 'A Sanctuary Within' marked a significant point in David Murray's career as it showcased his evolution from avant-garde jazz to more accessible forms. This album followed his acclaimed works in the late 1980s and was part of his exploration into blending jazz with global music traditions, reflecting a maturation in his artistic approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Henry Threadgill· Ornette Coleman· Charles Lloyd
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Short and Sweet 6:37
- 2 Mountain Song 6:21
- 3 Return of the Lost Tribe 10:16
- 4 Waltz to Heaven (Dedicated to My Aunt Helen Murray) 5:33
- 5 Sanctuary Within - Part I (Duo) 6:08
- 6 Sanctuary Within - Part II (Quartet) 9:00
- 7 Most of All 8:54
- 8 Song for New South Africa 7:13
- 9 Ballad for the Blackman 10:40
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