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Fred Hopkins/Diedre Murray Quartet: Prophecy
by AAJ Staff
In the late '80s, Fred Hopkins and Diedre Murray made an effective duo. Their unusual combination of bass and cello allowed for some interesting musical statements. Shortly thereafter they formed a quartet to expand this sound. The new members: Brandon Ross (guitar) and Newman Baker (drums). All four members played at one time or another in Henry Threadgill's groups. The stated idea behind the 1990 recording Prophecy emphasizes continuity and fluidity of musical thought.
Within a fairly straight-ahead setting, soloists ...
read moreFred Hopkins & Diedre Murray Quartet: Prophecy
by Glenn Astarita
Sadly, the inimitable bassist Fred Hopkins passed away on Thursday, January 7, 1999. Fred Hopkins was one of the busiest bassists in Chicago's creative music scene and often the bassist of choice for countless recording projects with dozens of performers too numerous to cite here. On the recently released Prophecy which was recorded in 1990 we get a glimpse of the much heralded Fred Hopkins/Diedre Murray Quartet. According to Ms. Murray, 'This was the first recording of a quartet that ...
read moreThe Apollo Theater Presents Vocal Landscapes: A Composer's Journey with Diedre Murray Thursday, June 21st & Friday June 22nd
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
The Apollo Theater presents The Salon Series June 2007: The Composers. The Process. The MUSIC. Witness daring works-in-development!
Vocal Landscapes: A Composer's Journey with Diedre Murray (Thursday, June 21st & Friday June 22nd)
All performances start at 7:30 ALL SEATS just $15 Q&A's follow each performance!
Vocal Landscapes: A Composer's Journey with Diedre Murray Thursday, June 21st & Friday, June 22nd
Explore award-winning composer Diedre Murray's unique odyssey ...
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