A document of a 1993 performance at Italy's Siena Jazz Festival, Windward Passages captures saxophonist David Murray leading his Octet through a set of his original compositions. The album showcases Murray's signature blend of forceful improvisation and structured arrangement.
- The album was recorded live on August 7, 1993, at the Fortezza Medicea, as part of the Siena Jazz Festival.
- Windward Passages features a large ensemble, including several musicians who would become regular collaborators with Murray in the following years.
- The recording was released by the French label Black Saint, known for its extensive catalog of contemporary jazz.
David Murray is a prodigious American jazz saxophonist and composer, a key figure in the avant-garde and free jazz scenes since the late 1970s. In 1993, he was an established force in contemporary jazz, known for his prolific output and his ability to blend tradition with innovation.
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