David Murray Octet

David Murray established himself as one of the prominent saxophone players and leaders of jazz. He has released over 200 albums, working with the likes of Max Roach, Randy Weston, Pharoah Sanders, McCoy Tyner, Taj Mahal, Amiri Baraka, Jerry Garcia, Doudou N’daye Rose, Cassandra Wilson, Jason Moran, Macy Gray, Omara Portuando, Vijay Iyer, Quest Love, and Gregory Porter to name a few. He is also a founding member of the groundbreaking World Saxophone Quartet which toured and recorded for 40 years.

His approach to improvisation is instantly recognizable. Even in its freest flights, he acknowledges the gravity of a tradition he honors more than most, combining all the influences he grew out of: gospel, jazz, free/avant-garde jazz, rhythm’n blues, R&B. His most recent quartet released “Francesca” May 2024. The critics unanimously agree that he is at the top of his game! “At the height of his compositional prowess” (Jazzwisemagazine) “Murray’s art celebrate the magic of the hook, the deep grove” () “Murray’s tenor is at its most monumental” (Sydney Morning Herald)   “Jazz legend David Murray is back with the next generation of geniuses” (The Washington Post)