Be My Monster Love


Be My Monster Love is an album by saxophonist David Murray's Infinity Quartet with guest vocalists Macy Gray and Gregory Porter, released in 2013 on the Motéma label.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Thom Jurek stated: "Be My Monster Love is a diverse, travel modern creative jazz through a prismatic lens. While Murray's compositions are tighter and more song-like than ever, he simultaneously offers a group of stellar players the opportunity to shine and push their margins. Highly recommended". JazzTimes observed, "For all the concepts in motion, this is one of Murray’s most relaxed albums in a while. More often than not, he’s in classic tenor mode, pouring out bruisingly melodic lines". On All About Jazz, Phil Barnes said, "Jazz seems to struggle to cross over these days, but gems such as these are still there to be unearthed – they may not have the media profile of the past but the musical quality and innovation remains. Lets hope that someone out there in the mainstream is listening".

Track listing

All compositions by David Murray except as indicated
  1. "French Kiss for Valerie" – 6:55
  2. "Be My Monster Love" – 6:35
  3. "Stressology" – 6:45
  4. "Army of the Faithful " – 6:19
  5. "Sorrow Song" – 8:58
  6. "About the Children" – 7:49
  7. "The Graduate" – 5:41
  8. "Hope Is a Thing with Feathers" – 7:19

Personnel