''3D Family'' is an album by David Murray released on the Swiss

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label. It was released in 1980 as a double LP and features a live performance by Murray, Johnny Mbizo Dyani and

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recorded September 3, 1978, at the Jazzfestival

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review by Brian Olewnick awarded the album 4 stars, stating, "If anything, the length of the pieces allows Murray to drift on a bit longer than necessary at times. As often as not, though, he manages to wring out some extra juice, making it easy for the listener to grant him significant slack. Still in his mid-twenties, this recording captures him moving toward the crest of his powers (evidenced in his octets) and is one of the better trio dates in his discography. Recommended, as much for the marvelous "sidemen" as for Murray himself".Olewnick, B
Allmusic Review
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Track listing

**September 3, 1978, at the Jazzfestival Willisau

Personnel

* David Murray – tenor saxophone * Johnny Mbizo Dyani – bass *

– percussion

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:3d Family 1979 live albums David Murray (saxophonist) live albums Hathut Records live albums