Yonn-Dé Explained

Yonn-Dé
Type:Album
Artist:David Murray
Cover:Yonn-Dé.jpg
Released:2002
Recorded:January 10–February 15, 2001
Genre:Jazz
Length:70:19
Label:Justin Time
Producer:David Murray
Prev Title:Like a Kiss that Never Ends
Prev Year:2003
Next Title:Now Is Another Time
Next Year:2003

Yonn-Dé is an album by David Murray released on the Canadian Justin Time label. Recorded in 2001 and released in 2003 the album features performances by Murray and the Gwo-Ka Masters.[1] It was Murray's first album with the Gwo-Ka Masters and was followed by Gwotet (2005).

Reception

The Allmusic review by David R. Adler awarded the album 4 stars, stating "It is Santi Debriano who proves to be the beating heart of the entire project, lending harmonic shape and direction and making every track a unique journey.".[2]

Track listing

  1. "TWA Jou San Manjé" - 11:21
  2. "Youyou" - 11:02
  3. "On Jou Maten" - 10:04
  4. "Onomatopée (Boula Djèl)" - 4:47
  5. "Nwèl 'O!" - 4:40
  6. "Yonn-Dé" - 9:56
  7. "La Pli La" - 9:28
  8. "Moman Colombo" - 9:01

All compositions by Guy Konket

Personnel

David Murray - tenor saxophone, bass clarinet

Guy Konket - vocal

Klod Kiavue - gwo ka drums, vocals

François Landreseau - gwo ka drums, vocals

Hugh Ragin - trumpet

Craig Harris - trombone

Santi Debriano - bass

Pheeroan AkLaff - drums

Notes and References

  1. http://www.justin-time.com/works/JUST_200-2/ Justin Time catalogue
  2. Adler, D. Allmusic Review accessed September 6, 2011