Release Date: 26 June 2007
Label: Justin Time
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 068944020423
Genres: Jazz
Description
SACRED GROUND is a fascinating and important new recording that grew from David Murray's involvement in the acclaimed documentary film Banished, directed by Marco Williams. Although it's virtually unknown, more than a dozen counties in the U.S. violently expelled thousands of families between the Civil War and the Great Depression. The film - and this recording - explores not only these historical facts, but also the legacy of these events in the communities and for the decendants of the families. David Murray enlisted poet Ishmael Reed, one of today's pre-eminent African-American literary figures. Reed wrote two poems, performed here by the great Cassandra Wilson. This first class group is completed by Lafayette Gilchrist (piano), Andrew Cyrille (bass) and Ray Drummond (drums).
Tracks: Sacred Ground / Transitions / Pierce City / Banashed / Believe In Love / Family Reunion / Prophet Of Doom .
Tracklisting
Jean-Michel Pilc
Simon Denizart
Pilc/Moutin/Hoenig
Laura Anglade & Sam Kirmayer
Ranee Lee
Billy Bang
Brian Hughes
Christine Jensen
David Murray
David Murray
