Dark Star: The Music of the Grateful Dead
David Murray · 1996
61 min · 7 tracks · jazz · modern jazz
A vibrant fusion of jazz improvisation and Grateful Dead's eclectic spirit, breathing new life into classic rock anthems.
Why this album works
- Best for
- gradual build to uplifting climax -infused improvisation explorations late-night reflective listening
- Context
- Released in 1996, 'Dark Star: The Music of the Grateful Dead' came during David Murray's prolific phase as a modern jazz artist, following his acclaimed works in the 1980s and early 90s. This album marked a significant collaboration in his career, showcasing his ability to reinterpret rock classics through a jazz lens while expanding his audience beyond traditional jazz circles.
- If you like
- jazz, modern jazz
Dark Star: The Music of the Grateful Dead is an album by David Murray, released in 1996. A vibrant fusion of jazz improvisation and Grateful Dead's eclectic spirit, breathing new life into classic rock anthems. This album is notable for its ambitious blending of jazz and rock, receiving positive reviews and contributing to the broader appreciation of the Grateful Dead’s music outside their fanbase. It serves as a tribute that not only honors the original songs but also influences a new generation of musicians exploring genre cross-pollination. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dark Star: The Music of the Grateful Dead sound like?
A vibrant fusion of jazz improvisation and Grateful Dead's eclectic spirit, breathing new life into classic rock anthems. Rooted in jazz and modern jazz.
What makes Dark Star: The Music of the Grateful Dead by David Murray notable?
This album is notable for its ambitious blending of jazz and rock, receiving positive reviews and contributing to the broader appreciation of the Grateful Dead’s music outside their fanbase. It serves as a tribute that not only honors the original songs but also influences a new generation of musicians exploring genre cross-pollination. Released in 1996, 'Dark Star: The Music of the Grateful Dead' came during David Murray's prolific phase as a modern jazz artist, following his acclaimed works in the 1980s and early 90s. This album marked a significant collaboration in his career, showcasing his ability to reinterpret rock classics through a jazz lens while expanding his audience beyond traditional jazz circles.
Who is Dark Star: The Music of the Grateful Dead for?
Dark Star: The Music of the Grateful Dead works well if you're into gradual build to uplifting climax, -infused improvisation explorations and late-night reflective listening.
How many songs are on Dark Star: The Music of the Grateful Dead?
Dark Star: The Music of the Grateful Dead has 7 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shakedown Street Standout 8:54
- 2 Samson and Delilah Standout 11:12
- 3 Estimated Prophet 5:55
- 4 Dark Star Standout 16:15
- 5 China Doll 5:17
- 6 One More Saturday Night 8:29
- 7 Shoulda Had Been Me 5:06
Release Date
January 1, 1996
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
61 min 9 sec
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