Shakill's Warrior
David Murray · 1991
73 min · 8 tracks · jazz · modern jazz
A vibrant fusion of jazz and world music, rich with improvisation and cultural resonance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- extended exploration of themes
- rich improvisation for detail lovers
- cultural resonance in each track
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, immediate gratification
- seek standalone radio-friendly tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1991, David Murray was already an established figure in the jazz scene, having released several acclaimed albums. 'Shakill's Warrior' marked a continuation of his exploration into blending traditional jazz with global influences, following his breakthrough records in the late 1980s. This album showcased his evolution as both a composer and performer during a prolific period of creativity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Henry Threadgill· Ornette Coleman· Charles Lloyd
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blues for Savannah 7:26
- 2 Song From the Old Country 7:02
- 3 High Priest 11:59
- 4 In the Spirit 9:50
- 5 Shakill’s Warrior 8:37
- 6 At the Cafe Central 10:52
- 7 Black February 8:54
- 8 Milano Strut 8:16
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