Flowers for Albert is a jazz album by David Murray. It was originally released on the India Navigation label in 1976 and re-released in 1996 with three additional tracks (tracks 2, 4 & 6). It features a live performance by Murray, trumpeter Olu Dara, bassist Fred Hopkins and drummer Phillip Wilson recorded in concert at the Ladies' Fort, NYC.
| Flowers for Albert: The Complete Concert | ||||
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| Released | 1976 | |||
| Recorded | June 26, 1976 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 93:24 | |||
| Label | India Navigation | |||
| Producer | Bob Cummins | |||
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Reception
editThe Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars, stating, "The music is often quite free but it also takes its time, showing high energy in well-chosen spots. Since this period David Murray has lived up to his great potential".[1]
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [2] |
Track listing
editAll compositions by David Murray except as indicated
- "Flowers for Albert" - 14:18
- "Santa Barbara and Crenshaw Follies" - 15:53
- "Joanne's Green Satin Dress" (Morris) - 12:56
- "After All This" - 13:59
- "Roscoe" - 9:05
- "The Hill" - 17:55
- "Ballad for a Decomposed Beauty" - 9:18
- Recorded in concert at the Ladies' Fort, NYC, June 26, 1976
Personnel
edit- David Murray - tenor saxophone
- Olu Dara - trumpet
- Fred Hopkins - bass
- Phillip Wilson - drums
References
edit- ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed July 5, 2011
- ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 150. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.