Yonn-Dé is an album by David Murray released on the Canadian Justin Time label. Recorded in 2001 and released in 2003 the album features performances by Murray and the Gwo-Ka Masters.[1] It was Murray's first album with the Gwo-Ka Masters and was followed by Gwotet (2005).
Reception
The Allmusic review by David R. Adler awarded the album 4 stars, stating "It is Santi Debriano who proves to be the beating heart of the entire project, lending harmonic shape and direction and making every track a unique journey.".[2]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
Track listing
- "TWA Jou San Manjé" - 11:21
- "Youyou" - 11:02
- "On Jou Maten" - 10:04
- "Onomatopée (Boula Djèl)" - 4:47
- "Nwèl 'O!" - 4:40
- "Yonn-Dé" - 9:56
- "La Pli La" - 9:28
- "Moman Colombo" - 9:01
- All compositions by Guy Konket
- Recorded January 10-February 15, 2001
Personnel
David Murray - tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
Guy Konket - vocal
Klod Kiavue - gwo ka drums, vocals
François Landreseau - gwo ka drums, vocals
Hugh Ragin - trumpet
Craig Harris - trombone
Santi Debriano - bass
Pheeroan AkLaff - drums
References
- ^ Justin Time catalogue Archived July 6, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b Adler, D. Allmusic Review accessed September 6, 2011
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1061. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
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