David Murray/James Newton Quintet cover

Released 30 years ago

David Murray/James Newton Quintet

David Murray · 1996

55 min · 7 tracks · jazz · modern jazz

A seamless blend of avant-garde jazz and world music, rich with improvisational depth and cultural resonance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of soundscapes
  • improvisational depth and richness
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • reflective moments of cultural resonance

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, catchy tunes
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1996, David Murray was an established figure in the jazz scene, known for his innovative saxophone work. This album marked a collaboration with flautist James Newton, showcasing their shared vision following Murray's previous successful projects which included the acclaimed 'Murray's Aesthetic' released in 1990. The quintet format allowed for heightened interaction and exploration of musical textures.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Valerie 7:20
  • 2 Moon Over Sand II 5:34
  • 3 Muhammad Ali 7:44
  • 4 Inbetwinxt 12:15
  • 5 Akhenaten 4:23
  • 6 Blues in the Pocket 7:02
  • 7 Doni’s Song 10:45

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