DOORS 5:30PM | SHOW 6:30-7:30PM

Saxophonist Dave McMurray attributes his saxophone sound and improvisational approach to growing up in Detroit. “Every time I hear an instrumentalist from Detroit play, it feels like they are singing. I don’t care if it’s Yusef Lateef, James Carter or Kenny Garrett. All of those saxophonists incorporated incredible technique too. But they had this singing quality in their playing. I think people hear that and connect with that aspect of it,” McMurray says.
Over the last few years, David has kept busy playing with French Superstar Johnny Hallyday, guitarist Eric Gales, Pianist Bob James, Don Was & the Pan Detroit Ensemble In addition to touring with his own band. His last 2 cds were reworkings of the Grateful Dead Catalog , ‘Grateful Deadication 1 & 2.

In his stellar career, he has recorded and/or played with many of the greats: Bob James, Geri Allen, The Rolling Stones, The B 52’s, Herbie Hancock, Terrance Blanchard, Bon Jovi, Peter Wolf, Albert King, BB King, Bonnie Raitt, The Temptations, Patti Smith, Bootsy Collins, Gladys Knight, Nancy Wilson and many others. In addition to recording 6 CD’s under his own name, he has produced and remixed for artists like The Rolling Stones, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Elton John, Was (Not Was), and Geri Allen. He also wrote and produced 2 songs for Bob James’ Grammy nominated CD, Joyride. David has been awarded numerous gold records, including one for his production of Elton John’s song, “The Pacifier”, included on the album All Of My Children, a benefit for pediatric AIDS. David is a musician’s musician. A multi-instrumentalist, who as well as playing tenor, soprano, and alto saxophones, adds mastery of the flute and keyboards to his array of talents. He has toured the UK and Europe several times with his own band, playing to large crowds.

THE BAND:

Dave McMurray - Saxophones, Flute

Maurice ONeal - Keyboards

Chuck Bartell - Bass

Mahindi Asahi - Percussion

Mario Resto - Drums

Wayne Gerard - Guitar