Speaking in Tongues
David Murray · 1999
56 min · 8 tracks · jazz · modern jazz
A vibrant fusion of jazz and spirituals that transcends traditional boundaries through improvisational exploration.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for deep listening
- gradual build towards uplifting resolution
- immersive experience of spiritual themes
- thoughtful engagement with improvisational elements
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, catchy tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1999, David Murray had established himself as a prominent figure in avant-garde jazz. 'Speaking in Tongues' arrived as his follow-up to the critically acclaimed 'Dark Star,' showcasing his continued innovation and deepening exploration of spiritual themes in music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Henry Threadgill· Ornette Coleman· Charles Lloyd
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 How I Got Over 5:39
- 2 Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen 9:33
- 3 Jimane’s Creation 6:29
- 4 Missionary 11:43
- 5 Don’t Know What I Would Do 8:44
- 6 Amazing Grace 5:53
- 7 Blessed Assurance 4:31
- 8 A Closer Walk With Thee 4:22
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