Flowers for Albert is a jazz album by David Murray, released on the India Navigation label in 1976 and re-released in 1996 with three additional tracks (tracks 2, 4 & 6). It features a live performance by Murray, trumpeter Olu Dara, bassist Fred Hopkins and drummer Phillip Wilson recorded in concert at the Ladies' Fort, NYC.
Reception The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated, "The music is often quite free but it also takes its time, showing high energy in well-chosen spots. Since this period David Murray has lived up to his great potential".Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed July 5, 2011
Track listing All compositions by David Murray except as indicated "Flowers for Albert" - 14:18 "Santa Barbara and Crenshaw Follies" - 15:53 "Joanne's Green Satin Dress" (Morris) - 12:56 "After All This" - 13:59 "Roscoe" - 9:05 "The Hill" - 17:55 "Ballad for a Decomposed Beauty" - 9:18 Recorded in concert at the Ladies' Fort, NYC, June 26, 1976
Personnel David Murray - tenor saxophone Olu Dara - trumpet Fred Hopkins - bass Phillip Wilson - drums
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