Creole (album)


Creole is an album by David Murray released on the Canadian Justin Time label. Recorded in 1997 and released in 1998 the album features performances by Murray with Michel Cilla, Max Cilla, Ray Drummond, Billy Jabali Hart, D.D. Jackson, Klod Kiavue, François Landreseau, Gérard Lockel, and James Newton.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Tim Sheridan awarded the album 3 stars stating "Celebrating the Caribbean spirit through bold rhythms and atonal experiment, this disc is for the most part an intriguing effort. While the "noodling" is not for everyone's taste, there are many beautiful moments throughout.".

Track listing

  1. "Gété" - 6:00
  2. "Flor Na Paul" - 8:40
  3. "Guadeloupe Sunrise" - 5:50
  4. "Soma Tour" - 7:26
  5. "Savon de Toilette" - 4:53
  6. "Gansavan'n" - 9:15
  7. "Mona" - 9:59
  8. "Guadeloupe After Dark" - 4:59
  9. "Tonte Vontarde" - 7:27