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David Murray
The Devil Tried to Kill Me
Genres: Jazz, Pop

Track Listings (8) - Disc #1
1. Kiama For Obama
2. Africa (feat. Taj Mahal)
3. Southern Skies (feat. Taj Mahal And Sista Kee)
4. The Devil Tried To Kill Me (feat. Sista Kee)
5. Congo
6. Canto Oneguine
7. Southern Skies (Radio Edit)
8. Africa (Radio Edit)

After acclaimed recordings with such legends as Pharoah Sanders and Elvin Jones, David Murray invites longtime friend and collaborator, blues legend Taj Mahal, to join him for this spectacular recording that encompasses el... more »

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All Artists: David Murray
Title: The Devil Tried to Kill Me
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Justin Time Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2009
Re-Release Date: 11/3/2009
Genres: Jazz, Pop
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 068944022427

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Exciting new release

jpsyd | Sydney, Australia | 12/07/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have alot of Davids more recent recordings (who could have them all? ) and vary in style quite abit. There is quite a contrast with 'Silence', his duo CD from earlier in the year. This one is very lively and exciting. I am not a fan of Taj Mahal but he fits in well here. I could easily imagine David doing this at a world music festival like Womad. Good stuff"

Combination of two of David Murray's interests

Anthony Cooper | Louisville, KY United States | 04/03/2010

(4 out of 5 stars)

"David Murray has long been interested in both African percussion (e.g. "M'Bizo" & "Four Now") and Ishmael Reed's lyrics (e.g. Conjure & "Sacred Ground"). "The Devil Tried To Kill Me" brings both together. The percussionists register on the CD as singers more strongly than percussionists. Even though the percussion doesn't stand out to me, the rhythms are strongly African, so the other musicians certainly felt their influence. Ishmael Reed wrote the lyrics for "Africa" and the title track. Reed's style is unmistakeable, and it's great that Murray works with him. "Africa" is a lament about the continent, and "The Devil Tried To Kill Me" mocks the highly connected lifestyle. The music is pretty good, though the last two songs, "Congo" & "Canto Oneguine" are a bit bland. Rasul Siddik's trumpet playing is a highlight. This is a good one for David Murray fans to pick up.

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