Silence is an album of duets by saxophonist David Murray and pianist Mal Waldron recorded in Brussels and released on the Canadian Justin Time label.[1] Recorded in 2001, but not released until 2008, six years after Waldron died, the album features some of his last recorded performances.

Silence
Studio album by David Murray & Mal Waldron
Released	2008
Recorded	October 5–6, 2001 Brussels, Belgium
Genre	Jazz
Length	66:34
Label	Justin Time JUST 186-2
Producer	David Murray
David Murray & Mal Waldron chronology
Yonn-Dé (2001) Silence (2008) Waltz Again (2002)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Michael G. Nastos awarded the album 4 stars stating "these two play as one marvelously, with all the depth and substance you could ever wish for. Listeners should be glad these sessions were unearthed, for they are welcome additions to the legacy of two great creative jazz icons."[2] On All About Jazz, Jerry D'Souza said "The album is sublime, energetic, and, in the final analysis, unforgettable".[3]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Mal Waldron except as indicated

1. "Free for C.T. - 10:47
2. "Silence" (David Murray) - 3:34
3. "Hurray for Herbie" - 7:57
4. "I Should Care" (Sammy Cahn, Axel Stordahl, Paul Weston) - 12:40
5. "Jean-Pierre" (Miles Davis) - 10:07
6. "All Too Soon" (Duke Ellington, Carl Sigman) - 7:12
7. "Soul Eyes" - 14:17

Personnel

• David Murray - tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
• Mal Waldron - piano

References