''Creole'' is an album by
David Murray released on the Canadian
Justin Time label. Recorded in 1997 and released in 1998 the album features performances by Murray with Michel Cilla, Max Cilla,
Ray Drummond,
Billy Hart
Billy Hart (born November 29, 1940) is an American jazz drumming, jazz drummer and educator. He is known internationally for his work with Herbie Hancock's "Mwandishi" band in the early 1970s, as well as with Shirley Horn, Stan Getz, and Quest (b ...
,
D.D. Jackson, Klod Kiavue, François Landreseau, Gérard Lockel and
James Newton
James W. Newton (born May 1, 1953) is an American jazz and classical flutist.
Biography
He was born in Los Angeles, California, United States. From his earliest years, James Newton grew up immersed in the sounds of African-American music, inclu ...
.
Justin Time calogue
accessed November 26, 2008.
Reception
The Allmusic
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review by Tim Sheridan awarded the album 3 stars stating "Celebrating the Caribbean spirit through bold rhythms and atonal experiment, this disc is for the most part an intriguing effort. While the "noodling" is not for everyone's taste, there are many beautiful moments throughout.".[Sheridan, T]
Allmusic Review
accessed September 8, 2011
Track listing
# "Gété" (Kavue) - 6:00
# "Flor Na Paul" ( Teofilo Chantre) - 8:40
# "Guadeloupe Sunrise" (Murray) - 5:50
# "Soma Tour" (Max Cilla) - 7:26
# "Savon de Toilette" (Landresau) - 4:53
# "Gansavan'n" (Kavue) - 9:15
# "Mona" (Murray) - 9:59
# "Guadeloupe After Dark" (Lockel) - 4:59
# "Tonte Vontarde" (Chantre) - 7:27
* Recorded October 19 & 20, 1997 in Martinique
Personnel
* David Murray - tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
* Michel Cilla - dibass drum, voice
* Max Cilla - alto flute des mornes
* Ray Drummond - bass
* Billy Hart
Billy Hart (born November 29, 1940) is an American jazz drumming, jazz drummer and educator. He is known internationally for his work with Herbie Hancock's "Mwandishi" band in the early 1970s, as well as with Shirley Horn, Stan Getz, and Quest (b ...
- drums
* D. D. Jackson - piano
* Klod Kiavue - ka drum, percussion and voice
* François Landreseau - ka drum and voice (on track 05)
* Gérard Lockel - guitar
* James Newton
James W. Newton (born May 1, 1953) is an American jazz and classical flutist.
Biography
He was born in Los Angeles, California, United States. From his earliest years, James Newton grew up immersed in the sounds of African-American music, inclu ...
- flute
References
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1998 albums
David Murray (saxophonist) albums
Justin Time Records albums