
Famend saxophonist Dave McMurray is about to launch his fourth album with Blue Observe Data, “I LOVE LIFE even once I’m hurting,” on November 14. The album is described as a testomony to his resilient spirit and a tribute to his hometown of Detroit.
McMurray has additionally unveiled the music video for the album’s first single, “We Obtained By,” a soulful rendition of the Al Jarreau traditional that includes vocals from fellow Detroit native, singer-songwriter Kem. McMurray famous that the collaboration with Kem was three a long time within the making, given their shared appreciation for Jarreau’s music.
The album’s title, a robust assertion about perseverance, was born from a dialog McMurray had a couple of buddy’s passing. This theme of positivity and resilience is mirrored within the album’s 9 tracks, six of which have been written by McMurray himself. Co-produced by McMurray and Don Was, the album was recorded in Royal Oak, Michigan, and contains a gifted lineup of Detroit musicians.