''Murray's Steps'' is an album by David Murray released on the Italian

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label in 1982. It feature his Octet consisting of Murray,

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, Bobby Bradford, Lawrence "Butch" Morris, Craig Harris, Curtis Clark,

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and

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Reception

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review by

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stated: "The octet is perfect for David Murray as an outlet for his writing, a showcase for his compositions, and an inspiring vehicle for his tenor and bass clarinet solos. For the third octet album (all are highly recommended), Murray meets up with quite a talented group of individuals: altoist Henry Threadgill, trumpeter Bobby Bradford, cornetist Butch Morris, trombonist Craig Harris, pianist Curtis Clark, bassist Wilber Morris, and drummer Steve McCall. Their interpretations of four of Murray's originals – 'Murray's Steps', 'Sweet Lovely', 'Sing Song', and 'Flowers for Albert'—are emotional, adventurous, and exquisite (sometimes all three at the same time)."Yanow, S
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Track listing

# "Murray's Steps" – 12:25 # "Sweet Lovely" – 8:00 # "Sing Song" – 9:40 # "Flowers for Albert" – 9:40 :''All compositions by David Murray'' :* Recorded at Barigozzi Studios, Milano, July 14, 15 & 19,1982

Personnel

* David Murray – tenor saxophone, bass clarinet *

– alto saxophone * Bobby Bradford – trumpet * Lawrence "Butch" Morris – cornet * Craig Harris – trombone * Curtis Clark – piano *

– bass *

– drums

References

{{Authority control 1982 albums David Murray (saxophonist) albums Black Saint/Soul Note albums