Jug-A-Lug is an album by David Murray, released on the Japanese DIW label. Recorded in 1994 and released in 1995, the album features performances by Murray with Olu Dara, Robert Irving III, Bobby Broom, Daryl Thompson, Darryl Jones, Toby Williams and Kahil El'Zabar.[1]

Jug-A-Lug
Studio album by
Released1995
RecordedMay 26–30, 1994
Chicago Recording Company, Chicago, Illinois
GenreJazz
Length61:34
LabelDIW
DIW-894
ProducerK. Sugiyama
David Murray chronology
The Tip
(1994)
Jug-A-Lug
(1995)
Flowers Around Cleveland
(1995)

Reception

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The AllMusic review awarded the album 3 stars, stating: "If you're seeking David Murray the firebrand tenor, this isn't the place. But if you want some easygoing, funky jazz that retains passion and creativity, Jug-A-Lug is a good bet."[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [2]
Robert ChristgauA−[3]

Track listing

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All compositions by David Murray except as indicated.

  1. "Jug-A-Lug" - 6:58
  2. "Ornette" (El'Zabar) - 9:00
  3. "The Desegregation Of Our Children" - 10:04
  4. "A.B. Lib" (Williams) - 5:49
  5. "Acoustic Octofunk" - 16:40
  6. "18-H" (Broom) - 6:40
  7. "I Don't Want It" - 9:27
  8. "Morning Song" - 6:56

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ David Murray Sessionography: 1990-1994, accessed July 10, 2014
  2. ^ a b Allmusic Review accessed August 17, 2011
  3. ^ Consumer Guide accessed February 21, 2013