Spirituals
David Murray · 1988
48 min · 7 tracks · jazz · modern jazz
A soulful fusion of jazz improvisation and spirituals, echoing with heartfelt reverence and profound introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady reflective listening experience
- soulful introspection during afternoons
- heartfelt moments of quiet contemplation
- deep emotional resonance throughout
- slow, immersive musical journey
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer instant gratification songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1988, 'Spirituals' marked David Murray's exploration into the intersections of jazz and African American spiritual music. This album came after his acclaimed works in the 1980s, where he began to gain recognition for his innovative approach to jazz that incorporated varied cultural elements. At this point in his career, Murray was solidifying his status as a significant figure in modern jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Henry Threadgill· Ornette Coleman· Charles Lloyd
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Amazing Grace 5:40
- 2 Dave Blue 7:47
- 3 Blues for My Sisters -For Barbara & Michelle- 8:12
- 4 No Body Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen ~ Down by the Riverside 4:21
- 5 Sunlit on a Dark Afternoon 6:28
- 6 Crucifixion 5:21
- 7 Abel’s Blissed Out Blues 10:27
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