Dave McMurray
3:00-4:00PM, Mack Avenue Records Pyramid Stage
Saxophonist Dave McMurray has drawn comparisons to Grover Washington Jr., one of the most popular saxophonists of all time. While a fine compliment, it misses the point: this Detroit native has a sound that is truly his own. Considered one of the finest avant-garde saxophonists during his heyday with Griot Galaxy (in the 1980s), McMurray has also shown a special talent for genre-crossing. He has worked with a diverse range of artists, including Bob James, Kem, Kid Rock, Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Geri Allen, The Rolling Stones, Gladys Knight and Bootsie Collins. He debuted as a leader in 1995 with The Dave McMurray Show. His latest release, My Brother and Me: The Best of Dave McMurray, is a compilation of the three subsequent albums he recorded for HipBop Records.
