Flowers for Albert: The Complete Concert explained

Flowers for Albert: The Complete Concert
Type:live
Artist:David Murray
Cover:Flowers for Albert.jpg
Released:1976
Recorded:June 26, 1976
Genre:Jazz
Length:93:24
Label:India Navigation
Producer:Bob Cummins
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Prev Year:1976
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Next Year:1980

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.

Reception

The 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]

Track listing

All compositions by David Murray except as indicated

  1. "Flowers for Albert" - 14:18
  2. "Santa Barbara and Crenshaw Follies" - 15:53
  3. "Joanne's Green Satin Dress" (Morris) - 12:56
  4. "After All This" - 13:59
  5. "Roscoe" - 9:05
  6. "The Hill" - 17:55
  7. "Ballad for a Decomposed Beauty" - 9:18

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed July 5, 2011