Jug-A-Lug is an album by David Murray, released on the Japanese DIW label. Recorded in 1994 and released in 1995, the album features performances by Murray with Olu Dara, Robert Irving III, Bobby Broom, Daryl Thompson, Darryl Jones, Toby Williams and Kahil El'Zabar.[1]

Jug-A-Lug
Studio album by David Murray
Released	1995
Recorded	May 26–30, 1994 Chicago Recording Company, Chicago, Illinois
Genre	Jazz
Length	61:34
Label	DIW DIW-894
Producer	K. Sugiyama
David Murray chronology
The Tip (1994) Jug-A-Lug (1995) Flowers Around Cleveland (1995)

Reception

The AllMusic review awarded the album 3 stars, stating: "If you're seeking David Murray the firebrand tenor, this isn't the place. But if you want some easygoing, funky jazz that retains passion and creativity, Jug-A-Lug is a good bet."[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
Robert Christgau	A−[3]

Track listing

All compositions by David Murray except as indicated.

1. "Jug-A-Lug" - 6:58
2. "Ornette" (El'Zabar) - 9:00
3. "The Desegregation Of Our Children" - 10:04
4. "A.B. Lib" (Williams) - 5:49
5. "Acoustic Octofunk" - 16:40
6. "18-H" (Broom) - 6:40
7. "I Don't Want It" - 9:27
8. "Morning Song" - 6:56

Personnel

• David Murray - tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
• Olu Dara - cornet
• Robert Irving III - synthesizer, organ
• Bobby Broom - guitar
• Daryl Thompson - guitar
• Darryl Jones - bass
• Toby Williams - drums
• Kahil El'Zabar - percussion

References