''Deep River'' is an album by
David Murray released on the Japanese
DIW label in 1988. It features seven quartet performances by Murray with
Fred Hopkins
Fred Hopkins (October 11, 1947 – January 7, 1999) was an American double bassist who played a major role in the development of the avant-garde jazz movement. He was best known for his association with the trio Air with Henry Threadgill and St ...
,
Dave Burrell
Herman Davis "Dave" Burrell (born September 10, 1940) is an American jazz pianist. He has played with many jazz musicians including Archie Shepp, Pharoah Sanders, Marion Brown and David Murray.
Biography
Born in Middletown, Ohio, United Sta ...
and
Ralph Peterson Jr.
Ralph Peterson Jr. (May 20, 1962 – March 1, 2021) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader.
Early life
Four of Peterson's uncles and his grandfather were drummers. Peterson himself began on percussion at age three. He was raised in Pleasan ...
Reception
The
Allmusic
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review by Brian Olewnick awarded the album 3 stars, stating: "Essential? Perhaps not, but of a piece with his generally strong work from the late '80s and a perfectly enjoyable listen."
[Olewnick, B]
Allmusic Review
accessed August 8, 2011.
Track listing
# "Jazz (Is Back)" (
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) - 7:11
# "Home" - 10:03
# "M'Bizo" - 10:52
# "Theme 2A" - 11:14
# "Dakar Dance" - 5:30
# "Mr. P.C." (
Coltrane) - 12:44
# "Deep River" (Traditional) - 5:54
:''All compositions by David Murray except as indicated''
Personnel
*
David Murray - tenor saxophone
*
Dave Burrell
Herman Davis "Dave" Burrell (born September 10, 1940) is an American jazz pianist. He has played with many jazz musicians including Archie Shepp, Pharoah Sanders, Marion Brown and David Murray.
Biography
Born in Middletown, Ohio, United Sta ...
- piano
*
Fred Hopkins
Fred Hopkins (October 11, 1947 – January 7, 1999) was an American double bassist who played a major role in the development of the avant-garde jazz movement. He was best known for his association with the trio Air with Henry Threadgill and St ...
- bass
*
Ralph Peterson Jr.
Ralph Peterson Jr. (May 20, 1962 – March 1, 2021) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader.
Early life
Four of Peterson's uncles and his grandfather were drummers. Peterson himself began on percussion at age three. He was raised in Pleasan ...
- drums
References
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1988 albums
David Murray (saxophonist) albums
DIW Records albums