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David Murray (born 1955 in Oakland, California, USA) is a notable jazz musician. Murray plays mainly tenor saxophone and sometimes bass clarinet.
Murray was initially heavily influenced by free jazz musicians such as Archie Shepp and Albert Ayler. He gradually evolved a more mainstream approach in his playing and compositions.
Murray was a founding member of the World Saxophone Quartet.
One critic dubbed Murray the Joyce Carol Oates of jazz, comparing Murray's prolific and consistently highly-regarded work to the noted novelist's.
Murray has recorded or performed with musicians such as Henry Threadgill, James Blood Ulmer, Olu Dara, Butch MorrisLawrence D. Butch" Morris is an American jazz cornetist, composer and conductor, born February 10, 1947 in Long Beach, California. Morris came to attention with saxophonist David Murray's groups in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Morris' brother, double b and Steve McCall .
See also: List of jazz musiciansA jazz musician is someone who plays or sings jazz music. Jazz musicians must be good improvisers and have a thorough knowledge of musical scales. Some of the most famous jazz musicians Louis Armstrong, (1901-1971) Duke Ellington, (1899-1974) Charlie Park
Murray, David
Murray, David
