Francesca
Intakt, 2024
9/10
The saxophonist David Murray brings his inimitable skills to these 8 tracks that feature the trio of Marta Sanchez, Luke Stewart and Russell Carter.
The eloquent and flowing title track opens wit Murray’s soulful sax alongside Carter’s fluid drumming, and “Ninno” continues the rich landscape with acrobatic bass plucking from Stewart that allows for the soaring sax to shine.
“Come And Go” arrives at the midpoint and is a dizzying display of frisky jazz dynamics that are quite melodic, while “Am Gone Get Some” bops and shakes with an infectious energy that benefits much from Sanchez’s lively keys.
Close to the end, “Free Mingus” carries plenty of strategic grooves amid the animated rhythm section, and “Cycles And Seasons” exits with crisp drums, bright sax, warm bass and well timed keys.
Murray’s catalog is deep with over 100 records, and this installment is further proof of his boundless creativity and endless diversity that will always be in demand.
Travels well with: Jihye Lee Orchestra- Infinite Connections; Roger Kellaway- Live At Mezzrow