Special Quartet | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1991 | |||
Recorded | March 26, 1990 | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 52:20 | |||
Label | DIW/Columbia | |||
Producer | Bob Thiele | |||
David Murray chronology | ||||
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Special Quartet is an album by the American saxophonist David Murray. [1] [2] It was released on the DIW/ Columbia label. [3] It features six quartet performances by Murray with Fred Hopkins, McCoy Tyner, and Elvin Jones. [4] The album was produced by Bob Thiele. [5]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Tom Hull | A− [7] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Edmonton Journal wrote that "the session ... is not a rehash of Coltrane... Each number works as a blowing vehicle for Murray with a blast furnace at his back." [9]
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "A successful outing full of mutual inspiration, this CD is easily recommended." [6]
Special Quartet | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1991 | |||
Recorded | March 26, 1990 | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 52:20 | |||
Label | DIW/Columbia | |||
Producer | Bob Thiele | |||
David Murray chronology | ||||
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Special Quartet is an album by the American saxophonist David Murray. [1] [2] It was released on the DIW/ Columbia label. [3] It features six quartet performances by Murray with Fred Hopkins, McCoy Tyner, and Elvin Jones. [4] The album was produced by Bob Thiele. [5]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Tom Hull | A− [7] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Edmonton Journal wrote that "the session ... is not a rehash of Coltrane... Each number works as a blowing vehicle for Murray with a blast furnace at his back." [9]
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "A successful outing full of mutual inspiration, this CD is easily recommended." [6]