Nu Life Stories

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 01:14:57
Personnel includes: Dave McMurray (saxophone, flute, keyboards, synthesizer, percussion, programming); Kem, Bonnie Peele (vocals); Kevin Toney, Bob James (piano); George Duke (Wurlitzer piano, Fender Rhodes piano); Wayne Gerard (guitar); Marcus Miller (bass); Ron Otis (drums). Personnel: Dave McMurray (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, keyboards, percussion); Herschel Boone, Esther, Kem (vocals); Adell Shavers, Wayne Gerard (guitar); Rayse Biggs (trumpet); Charles Scales, Kevin Toney (piano); George Duke (Fender Rhodes piano, Wurlitzer organ); Ron Otis (drums); Marlon Curry (percussion); Bonnie Peele (background vocals). Recording information: Masterpiece Studios. Photographer: Myrna Suarez. The music on saxophonist David McMurray's release is generally funky, utilizes electronic percussion on many of the tracks, and is often quite commercial. Despite all of that, McMurray consistently shows that he is a fine saxophonist, particularly on tenor. His playing is a little reminiscent of Grover Washington, Jr. style-wise, although he has his own sound. McMurray is in particularly strong form on "Bob Your Head" and "Big Dreams," making up for a couple tracks that have throwaway R&B vocals. So while McMurray uplifts this idiom, he also consistently shows that he is a better musician than much of the music he is performing. Hopefully he will have future opportunities to stretch out more and really show what he can do. ~ Scott Yanow
録音 : ステレオ (Studio)