''In Our Style'' is an album by
David Murray and
Jack DeJohnette
Jack DeJohnette (born August 9, 1942) is an American jazz drummer, pianist, and composer.
Known for his extensive work as leader and sideman for musicians including Charles Lloyd (jazz musician), Charles Lloyd, Freddie Hubbard, Keith Jarrett, B ...
, released on the Japanese
DIW label in 1986. It features five duo performances by Murray and DeJohnette 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 Ste ...
joining on two additional numbers.
Reception
AllMusic
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's
Scott Yanow
Scott Yanow (born 1954) is an American jazz reviewer, historian, and author.
Life and career
Yanow was born in New York City and grew up near Los Angeles.
Beginning in 1974, Yanow was a regular reviewer of many jazz styles and was the jazz e ...
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
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Australia
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Canada
* Morris Township, Ontario, now part of the municipality of Morris-Turnberry
* Rural Municipality of Morris, Manitoba
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) - 6:15
# "Tin Can Alley" (
DeJohnette) - 5:39
# "Both Feet on the Ground" (
Murray
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Businesses
* Murray (bicycle company), an American bicycle manufacturer
* Murray Motor Car Company, an American car manufacturer
* Murrays, an Australian bus company
* Murray International Trust, a Scottish investment trus ...
) - 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
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 Ste ...
- bass (tracks 1 & 4)
References
1986 collaborative albums
David Murray (saxophonist) albums
Jack DeJohnette albums
DIW Records albums
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