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Fast Life (David Murray album)

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Fast Life
Studio album by
Released1991
RecordedOctober 16–17, 1991
GenreJazz
Length60:43
LabelDIW/Columbia
ProducerKazunori Sugiyama
David Murray chronology
Black & Black
(1991)
Fast Life
(1991)
Real Deal
(1992)

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.

Reception

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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]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Track listing

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  1. "Crucificado" (Dave Burrell) – 10:41
  2. "Calle Estrella" (Wayne Francis) – 7:06
  3. "Fast Life" – 12:04
  4. "Luminous" (Elise Wood) – 10:31
  5. "Intuitively" (Burrell, Monika Larsson) – 8:57
  6. "Off Season" – 11:24
All compositions by David Murray except as indicated
    • Recorded October 16 & 17, 1991, Power Station, NYC

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ a b Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed August 9, 2011