Jug-A-Lug Explained

Jug-A-Lug
Type:	Album
Artist:	David Murray
Cover:	Jug-A-Lug.jpg
Released:	1995
Recorded:	May 26–30, 1994 Chicago Recording Company, Chicago, Illinois
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	61:34
Label:	DIW DIW-894
Producer:	K. Sugiyama
Chronology:	David Murray
Prev Title:	The Tip
Prev Year:	1994
Next Title:	Flowers Around Cleveland
Next Year:	1995

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]

Reception

The 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]

Track listing

All compositions by David Murray except as indicated.

1. "Jug-A-Lug" - 6:58
2. "Ornette" (El'Zabar) - 9:00
3. "The Desegregation Of Our Children" - 10:04
4. "A.B. Lib" (Williams) - 5:49
5. "Acoustic Octofunk" - 16:40
6. "18-H" (Broom) - 6:40
7. "I Don't Want It" - 9:27
8. "Morning Song" - 6:56

Personnel

• 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

Notes and References

1. http://go54321.tripod.com/dm/session4.html David Murray Sessionography: 1990-1994
2. http://www.allmusic.com/album/jug-a-lug-r296801 Allmusic Review