1993 studio album by David Murray
Jazzosaurus Rex is an album by the American musician David Murray .[1] [2] It was released on the Red Baron label in 1993.[3] It features performances by Murray, John Hicks , Ray Drummond , and Andrew Cyrille . Murray was not enthusiastic about many of the songs chosen by producer Bob Thiele .[4] [5] Poet George Hines contributed to the Miles Davis tribute, "Now He's Miles Away".[6]
Reception [ edit ] The Indianapolis Star wrote that "Ballad for David" "shows Murray evoking the titan Ben Webster in his breathy, urgent tone."[8] The Record noted that "Murray has never been a particularly melodic improvisor and his harsh tone grows wearisome after several cuts."[9]
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "The poet G'ar's narration on a blues 'Now He's Miles Away' (a tribute to Miles Davis) is a bit trivial but only a minor flaw for this worthwhile David Murray set."[7]
Track listing [ edit ] "Eternal Triangle" (Stitt ) - 7:14 "Chelsea Bridge" (Strayhorn ) - 11:20 "Jazzosaurus Rex" (Osser ) - 6:10 "Mingus in the Poconos" (Murray) - 9:47 "Dinosaur Park Blues" (Osser) - 5:27 "Ballad for David" (Drummond ) - 5:45 "Now He's Miles Away" (George Hines, Murray) - 4:45 Recorded August 18, 1993, in NYC Personnel [ edit ] References [ edit ] ^ "David Murray Biography, Songs, & Albums" . AllMusic . ^ Woodard, Josef (Feb 1994). "Left, right & center". DownBeat . 61 (2): 61. ^ "The David Murray Guide" . The Village Voice . May 30, 2006. ^ Thompson, Clifford (October 7, 2020). "Contemporary World Musicians" . Routledge – via Google Books. ^ "Battling the Jazzosaurus" . Chicago Reader . August 25, 1994. ^ Point, Michael (11 Nov 1993). "Several veteran sax explorers are also back in action...". Onward. Austin American-Statesman . p. 13. ^ a b Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed September 6, 2011. ^ a b Harvey, Jay (6 June 1994). "David Murray 'Jazzosaurus Rex' ". The Indianapolis Star . p. C5. ^ Leonard, Devin (June 12, 1994). "CAUTIOUS CROP OF TENORS". The Record . Hackensack. p. E5.
Years given are for the recording(s), not first release.
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As leader or co-leader Hells Bells (1975) Steadfast (1975) After the Morning (West 54 , 1979) Some Other Time (1981) John Hicks (1982) In Concert (1984) Inc. 1 (1985) Luminous (and Elise Wood , 1985–88) Two of a Kind (and Ray Drummond , 1986–87) I'll Give You Something to Remember Me By (1987) East Side Blues (1988) Naima's Love Song (1988) Oleo (New York Unit, 1989) Rhythm-a-Ning (and Kenny Barron , 1989) Blue Bossa (New York Unit, 1990) Is That So? (1990) Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Seven (1990) Power Trio (1990) St. Thomas: Tribute to Great Tenors (1991) Tribute to George Adams (1991–92) After the Morning (Dominic Sciscente Music, 1992) Blues March: Portrait of Art Blakey (1992) Crazy for You (1992) Friends Old and New (1992) Moanin': Portrait of Art Blakey (1992) Now's the Time (New York Unit, 1992) Over the Rainbow (New York Unit, 1992) Single Petal of a Rose (1992) The Missouri Connection (and Jay McShann , 1992) Beyond Expectations (1993) Lover Man: A Tribute to Billie Holiday (1993) Akari (New York Unit, 1994) Duality (and Peter Leitch , 1994) Gentle Rain (1994) In the Mix (1994) Heart Beats (Keystone Trio, 1995) Piece for My Peace (1995) Cry Me a River (1997) Newklear Music (Keystone Trio, 1997) Nightwind: An Erroll Garner Songbook (1997) Something to Live For: A Billy Strayhorn Songbook (1997) Trio + Strings (1997) Hicks Time (released 1998) Impressions of Mary Lou (1998) Beautiful Friendship (and Elise Wood, 2000) Music in the Key of Clark (2001) Fatha's Day: An Earl Hines Songbook (2003) Twogether (with Frank Morgan , 2005–6) I Remember You (2006) On the Wings of an Eagle (2006) Sweet Love of Mine (2006) WithArt Blakey WithArthur Blythe WithDavid Murray WithPharoah Sanders With others Solid! (Eric Alexander , 1998) Sunday in New York (Eric Alexander, 2005) Eby (Hamiet Bluiett , 1984) Fast Last! (Lester Bowie , 1974) Now It's My Turn (Betty Carter , 1976) The Audience with Betty Carter (1979) It's Not About the Melody (Betty Carter, 1992) Gardenias for Lady Day (James Carter , 2003) The Bassist: Homage to Diversity (Richard Davis , released 2001) Structurally Sound (Booker Ervin , 1966) Flying Colors (Ricky Ford , 1980) Interpretations (Ricky Ford, 1982) Awakening (Sonny Fortune , 1985) The Outside Within (Chico Freeman , 1978) Spirit Sensitive (Chico Freeman, 1978–79) Habana (Roy Hargrove , 1997) Again and Again (Oliver Lake , 1991) 52nd Street Themes (Joe Lovano , 1999) On This Day ... Live at The Vanguard (Joe Lovano, 2002) Streams of Expression (Joe Lovano, 2005) Hi Voltage (Hank Mobley , 1967) Taru (Lee Morgan , 1968) Staying on the Watch (Sonny Simmons , 1966) Live at the Loosdrecht Jazz Festival (Charles Tolliver , 1972) Love Remains (Bobby Watson , 1986)