Fast Life (David Murray album)
# Fast Life (David Murray album)

Fast Life is an album by David Murray released on the DIW/Columbia label in 1991. It features four quartet performances by Murray with John Hicks, Ray Drummond, and Idris Muhammad and two tracks with saxophonist Branford Marsalis guesting.

## Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 2 stars stating "This CD is a bit of a mixed bag. The great tenor David Murray is joined by pianist John Hicks, bassist Ray Drummond and drummer Idris Muhammad and is heard at his best on two relatively straight-ahead pieces, 'Luminous' and 'Off Season.' But Branford Marsalis guests on two other selections, and those are much more erratic, with rambling solos by the two tenors and a lot of aimless high energy. Wrapping up this set are a calypso and the lightweight 'Intuitively,' making the net results less than one might hope."

Professional ratings :

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## Track listing

* "Crucificado" (Dave Burrell) – 10:41
* "Calle Estrella" (Wayne Francis) – 7:06
* "Fast Life" – 12:04
* "Luminous" (Elise Wood) – 10:31
* "Intuitively" (Burrell, Monika Larsson) – 8:57
* "Off Season" – 11:24

    All compositions by David Murray except as indicated
   * Recorded October 16 & 17, 1991, Power Station, NYC

## Personnel

* David Murray – tenor saxophone
* John Hicks – piano
* Ray Drummond – bass
* Idris Muhammad – drums
* Branford Marsalis – tenor saxophone (tracks 1 & 3)
