Now Is Another Time Explained

Now Is Another Time
Type:Album
Artist:David Murray Latin Big Band
Cover:Now Is Another Time.jpg
Released:January 28, 2003
Recorded:April 2001 – June 2002
Sound On Sound Studio, NYC
Genre:Jazz
Length:72:25
Label:Justin Time
JUST 161-2
Producer:Valerie Malot & David Murray
Chronology:David Murray
Prev Title:Silence
Prev Year:2001
Next Title:Waltz Again
Next Year:2002

Now Is Another Time is an album by saxophonist David Murray's Latin Big Band released on the Canadian Justin Time label.[1]

Reception

The Allmusic review by Glenn Astarita awarded the album 4½ stars stating "Murray is in top form, evidenced by his climactically driven soloing endeavors -- where he peaks within the upper registers -- via an unrelenting pace. It's all about perpetual motion topped off with a festive sentiment, marked by oscillating Afro-Cuban grooves and a few poignant interludes here and there. But the musicians also utilize space to their advantage, where they often allow any given soloist, ample breathing room to reconfigure previously explored themes. Folks, this is the real deal. An awe-inspiring effort, indeed!"[2] JazzTimes observed "Murray, unlike most Latin saxophonists, is not what you would consider an in-clave type of player. He often plays on top of the rhythm rather than getting inside. Still, there is much excitement here".[3] All About Jazz said "When this band is on-target, the results are inspiring. It's too bad they are not consistent in that regard, because the project has enormous potential. Listeners curious about Cuban music, especially its rhythmic element, are likely to find some tasty nuggets here regardless".[4]

Track listing

All compositions by David Murray

  1. "Crystal" - 8:32
  2. "Aerol's Change" - 7:18
  3. "Blue Muse" - 9:11
  4. "Break Out" - 11:15
  5. "Mambo Dominica" - 9:31
  6. "Giovanni's Mission" - 6:34
  7. "Sad Kind of Love" - 20:04

Personnel

Production credits

Notes and References

  1. http://www.justin-time.com/albums.php?lang=en&pid=5332&aid=164&anid=161 Justin Time catalogue
  2. Astarita, G. Allmusic Review accessed July 9, 2014
  3. Appelbaum, L., JazzTimes review, July/August 2003
  4. AAJ Staff, All About Jazz review, February 21, 2003

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