David Murray & The Gwo-K - Devil Tried To Kill Meft. Taj Mahal

David Murray�s new jazz/world music hybrid features the legendary Taj Mahal for an explosive recording recorded with Gwo-Ka drummers in Guadeloupe.Once again David Murray, one of the most acclaimed and adventurous jazz musicians working today, has concocted a magical recording in Guadeloupe, following such previous successes as Yon De, Creole and Gwotet. The seven tracks are funky as always, but with a bit more soul. The wide variety of tropical grooves translates into a stronger urge to the dance floor. The listener will also notice the album�s many sung texts, reflecting Murray�s passion for literature. Blues singer Taj Mahal handles the vocals on two tracks, one of them, 'Africa', includes poignant lyrics by the poet Ishmael Reed.Tracks; Kiama for Obama / Africa / Southern Skies / The Devil Tried To Kill Me / Congo /Canto Oneguine / Southern Skies (edit) / Africa (edit)Also avaialble JUST200 'Gwotet' JUST186 'Silence'