Saxmen is an album by David Murray on the Red Baron label released in 1993. It features performances by Murray, John Hicks, Ray Drummond and Andrew Cyrille.

Saxmen
Studio album by
Released1993
RecordedAugust 19, 1993
GenreJazz
Length52:43
LabelRed Baron Records
ProducerBob Thiele
David Murray chronology
Acoustic Octfunk
(1993)
Saxmen
(1993)
For Aunt Louise
(1993)

Reception

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The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 2 stars stating "The rhythm section (pianist John Hicks, bassist Ray Drummond and drummer Andrew Cyrille) largely ignores the tenor's improvisations, making this one of David Murray's more forgettable recordings.".[1]

Professional ratings
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Allmusic     [1]

Track listing

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  1. "Lester Leaps In" (Young) 8:25
  2. "St. Thomas" (Rollins) - 9:11
  3. "Billie's Bounce" (Parker) 8:45
  4. "Bright Mississippi" (Monk) - 7:52
  5. "Broadway" (Bird, McRae, Woode) - 6:09
  6. "Central Park West" (Coltrane) - 12:21
  • Recorded August 19, 1993, in NYC

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review Archived 2013-07-16 at the Wayback Machine accessed September 6, 2011