Jug-A-Lug is an album by David Murray, released on the Japanese DIW label. Recorded in 1994 and released in 1995, the album features performances by Murray with Olu Dara, Robert Irving III, Bobby Broom, Daryl Thompson, Darryl Jones, Toby Williams and Kahil El'Zabar.[1]
| Jug-A-Lug | ||||
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| Released | 1995 | |||
| Recorded | May 26–30, 1994 Chicago Recording Company, Chicago, Illinois | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 61:34 | |||
| Label | DIW DIW-894 | |||
| Producer | K. Sugiyama | |||
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Reception
editThe AllMusic review awarded the album 3 stars, stating: "If you're seeking David Murray the firebrand tenor, this isn't the place. But if you want some easygoing, funky jazz that retains passion and creativity, Jug-A-Lug is a good bet."[2]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| Robert Christgau | A−[3] |
Track listing
editAll compositions by David Murray except as indicated.
- "Jug-A-Lug" - 6:58
- "Ornette" (El'Zabar) - 9:00
- "The Desegregation Of Our Children" - 10:04
- "A.B. Lib" (Williams) - 5:49
- "Acoustic Octofunk" - 16:40
- "18-H" (Broom) - 6:40
- "I Don't Want It" - 9:27
- "Morning Song" - 6:56
Personnel
edit- David Murray - tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
- Olu Dara - cornet
- Robert Irving III - synthesizer, organ
- Bobby Broom - guitar
- Daryl Thompson - guitar
- Darryl Jones - bass
- Toby Williams - drums
- Kahil El'Zabar - percussion
References
edit- ^ David Murray Sessionography: 1990-1994, accessed July 10, 2014
- ^ a b Allmusic Review accessed August 17, 2011
- ^ Consumer Guide accessed February 21, 2013