Fast Life (David Murray album)

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 2 stars stating "This CD is a bit of a mixed bag. The great tenor David Murray is joined by pianist John Hicks, bassist Ray Drummond and drummer Idris Muhammad and is heard at his best on two relatively straight-ahead pieces, 'Luminous' and 'Off Season.' But Branford Marsalis guests on two other selections, and those are much more erratic, with rambling solos by the two tenors and a lot of aimless high energy. Wrapping up this set are a calypso and the lightweight 'Intuitively,' making the net results less than one might hope."[1]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]

1. "Crucificado" (Dave Burrell) – 10:41
2. "Calle Estrella" (Wayne Francis) – 7:06
3. "Fast Life" – 12:04
4. "Luminous" (Elise Wood) – 10:31
5. "Intuitively" (Burrell, Monika Larsson) – 8:57
6. "Off Season" – 11:24

All compositions by David Murray except as indicated

• • Recorded October 16 & 17, 1991, Power Station, NYC

• David Murray – tenor saxophone
• John Hicks – piano
• Ray Drummond – bass
• Idris Muhammad – drums
• Branford Marsalis – tenor saxophone (tracks 1 & 3)