Death of a Sideman is an album by David Murray which was released on the Japanese DIW label in 1992. It features performances by Murray, trumpeter Bobby Bradford, pianist Dave Burrell, bassist Fred Hopkins and drummer Ed Blackwell of a set of compositions by Bradford.

Death of a Sideman
Studio album by David Murray
Released	1992
Recorded	October 18–19, 1991
Genre	Jazz
Length	57:50
Label	DIW
Producer	Kazunori Sugiyama
David Murray chronology
A Sanctuary Within (1992) Death of a Sideman (1992) Ballads for Bass Clarinet (1992)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Brian Olewnick awarded the album 4 stars stating "Death of a Sideman is one of the stronger efforts in Murray's mature catalog, thanks in no small part to the presence and guiding hand of Bobby Bradford. Recommended.".[1]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

Track listing

1. "Have You Seen Sideman?" - 9:01
2. "Woodshedetude" - 5:30
3. "Waiting for Thelonious" - 10:36
4. "A Little Pain" - 6:15
5. "Sidesteps" - 6:56
6. "The Gates of Hell" - 6:51
7. "Bosom of Abraham" - 7:31
8. "Have You Seen Sideman?" - 5:10

All compositions by Bobby Bradford

• • Recorded 1991

Personnel

• David Murray – tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
• Bobby Bradford – trumpet
• Dave Burrell – piano
• Fred Hopkins – bass
• Ed Blackwell – drums

References