''In Our Style'' is an album by
David Murray and
Jack DeJohnette
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Known for his extensive work as leader and sideman for musicians including Charles Lloyd, Freddie Hubbard, Keith Jarrett, Bill Evans, John Abercrombie, ...
, released on the Japanese
DIW label in 1986. It features five duo performances by Murray and DeJohnette with
Fred Hopkins joining on two additional numbers.
Reception
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Scott Yanow
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Biography
Yanow was born in New York City and grew up near Los Angeles.
Since 1974, he was a regular reviewer of many jazz styles an ...
awarded the album 4 stars, writing that "David Murray, doubling on tenor and bass clarinet, interacts with drummer Jack Dejohnette and (on two of the seven selections) bassist Fred Hopkins for a set of originals by Murray, DeJohnette and Butch Morris. The duo/trio explore a variety of moods with Murray's extroverted and advanced solos generally serving as the lead voice. Although an avant-garde set, this Japanese import has its mellow and melodic moments before the fire takes over again."
[Yanow, S.]
Allmusic Review
accessed July 11, 2011
Track listing
# "In Your Style" (
Morris) - 6:15
# "Tin Can Alley" (
DeJohnette) - 5:39
# "Both Feet on the Ground" (
Murray
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) - 5:09
# "The Dice" (Morris) - 8:17
# "Pastel Rhapsody" (DeJohnette) - 6:39
# "Great Peace" (Murray) - 6:49
# "Kalimba" (DeJohnette) - 5:37
Personnel
* David Murray - tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
* Jack DeJohnette - drums, piano
*
Fred Hopkins - bass (tracks 1 & 4)
References
1986 albums
David Murray (saxophonist) albums
Jack DeJohnette albums
DIW Records albums
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