Special Quartet is an album by David Murray released on the DIW/Columbia label in 1990. It features six quartet performances by Murray with Fred Hopkins, McCoy Tyner and Elvin Jones.

Special Quartet
Studio album by David Murray
Released	1991
Recorded	March 26, 1990
Genre	Jazz
Length	52:20
Label	DIW/Columbia
Producer	Bob Thiele
David Murray chronology
Lucky Four (1989) Special Quartet (1991) Remembrances (1990)

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 5 stars, stating: "A successful outing full of mutual inspiration, this CD is easily recommended."[1]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]

Track listing

1. "Cousin Mary" (Coltrane) – 7:30
2. "Hope/Scope" – 10:48
3. "La Tina Lee" (Morris) – 6:02
4. "Dexter's Dues" – 6:33
5. "In A Sentimental Mood" (Ellington, Kurtz, Mills) – 10:21
6. "3D Family" – 9:28

All compositions by David Murray except as indicated

Recorded March 26, 1990 at Soundtrack, NYC

Personnel

• David Murray – tenor saxophone
• McCoy Tyner – piano
• Fred Hopkins – bass
• Elvin Jones – drums

References