Flowers for Albert: The Complete Concert

Flowers for Albert is a jazz album by David Murray. It was originally 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, Olu Dara, Fred Hopkins and Phillip Wilson recorded in concert at the Ladies' Fort, NYC.

Flowers for Albert: The Complete Concert
Live album by David Murray
Released	1976
Recorded	June 26, 1976
Genre	Jazz
Length	93:24
Label	India Navigation
Producer	Bob Cummins
David Murray chronology
Low Class Conspiracy (1976) Flowers for Albert: The Complete Concert (1976) Interboogieology (1980)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars, stating, "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".[1]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[2]

Track listing

All compositions by David Murray except as indicated

1. "Flowers for Albert" - 14:18
2. "Santa Barbara and Crenshaw Follies" - 15:53
3. "Joanne's Green Satin Dress" (Morris) - 12:56
4. "After All This" - 13:59
5. "Roscoe" - 9:05
6. "The Hill" - 17:55
7. "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

References

1. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed July 5, 2011
2. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 150. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.