David Murray Quartet Tickets

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Quick Facts About David Murray Quartet

• David Murray is a legendary jazz saxophonist and founder of the World Saxophone Quartet; his career spans from the 1970s to today with numerous awards and influential ensembles. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Murray_%28saxophonist%29))
• The current David Murray Quartet lineup (as of 2024–2025) features Marta Sánchez (piano), Luke Stewart (bass) and Russell Carter (drums); vocalist Ekep Nkwelle appears on Birdly Serenade tracks. ([wrti.org](https://www.wrti.org/wrti-spotlight/2025-03-13/david-murray-finds-inspiration-in-birdsong-on-his-new-quartet-album?utm_source=openai))
• Francesca (Francesca) was released in May 2024 and was named among The New York Times’ best jazz albums of 2024; it's the Quartet’s 2024 release on Intakt Records. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francesca_%28Album%29?utm_source=openai))
• Birdly Serenade, Murray’s Impulse! debut with the new Quartet, was released April 25, 2025 and features eight Murray originals (with Ekep Nkwelle on vocals on several tracks). ([prestomusic.com](https://www.prestomusic.com/jazz/products/9768034--birdly-serenade?utm_source=openai))
• A 2025 European tour for the David Murray Quartet is listed on the artist’s official site, covering venues across the UK and continental Europe. ([davidmurray.xyz](https://davidmurray.xyz/tour?utm_source=openai))
• Recent discography for the Quartet includes Birdly Serenade (2025, Impulse!), Francesca (2024, Intakt), Body and Soul (1993, Black Saint), and Morning Song (1983, Black Saint). ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Murray_discography))