Summary
Fast Life is an album by David Murray released on the DIW/Columbia label in 1991. It features four quartet performances by Murray with John Hicks, Ray Drummond, and Idris Muhammad and two tracks with saxophonist Branford Marsalis guesting.
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| Released | 1991 | |||
| Recorded | October 16–17, 1991 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 60:43 | |||
| Label | DIW/Columbia | |||
| Producer | Kazunori Sugiyama | |||
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Reception edit
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 2 stars stating "This CD is a bit of a mixed bag. The great tenor David Murray is joined by pianist John Hicks, bassist Ray Drummond and drummer Idris Muhammad and is heard at his best on two relatively straight-ahead pieces, 'Luminous' and 'Off Season.' But Branford Marsalis guests on two other selections, and those are much more erratic, with rambling solos by the two tenors and a lot of aimless high energy. Wrapping up this set are a calypso and the lightweight 'Intuitively,' making the net results less than one might hope."[1]
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Track listing edit
- "Crucificado" (Dave Burrell) – 10:41
- "Calle Estrella" (Wayne Francis) – 7:06
- "Fast Life" – 12:04
- "Luminous" (Elise Wood) – 10:31
- "Intuitively" (Burrell, Monika Larsson) – 8:57
- "Off Season" – 11:24
- All compositions by David Murray except as indicated
- Recorded October 16 & 17, 1991, Power Station, NYC
Personnel edit
- David Murray – tenor saxophone
- John Hicks – piano
- Ray Drummond – bass
- Idris Muhammad – drums
- Branford Marsalis – tenor saxophone (tracks 1 & 3)