The Tip 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 Robert Irving III, Bobby Broom, Darryl Jones, Toby Williams and Kahil El'Zabar.[1]

The Tip
Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary 2, 1995
RecordedMay 26–30, 1994
Chicago Recording Company, Chicago, Illinois
GenreJazz
Length66:29
LabelDIW
DIW 891
ProducerKanzunori Sugiyama
David Murray chronology
David Murray Quintet
(1994)
The Tip
(1995)
Jug-A-Lug
(1994)

Reception

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The Allmusic review awarded the album 3 stars stating "Murray plays with as much focus and imagination as ever, and The Tip shows his depth and diversity as a musician as well as his willingness to explore new formats. The Tip is an accessible, energetic, and thoroughly enjoyable Murray outing".[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic     [2]

Track listing

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  1. "Sex Machine" (Sly Stone) - 14:12
  2. "Flowers for Albert" (David Murray) - 9:20
  3. "Removen Veil" (Darryl Jones) - 3:15
  4. "M.D." (Robert Irving III) - 7:53
  5. "Kahari Romare" (Kahil El'Zabar) - 9:13
  6. "The Tip" (Jones) - 6:28
  7. "Mailinda" (Irving) - 10:08
  8. "One World Family" (El'Zabar, Murray) - 6:00

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 July 10, 2014