Here is the complete (burning!) performance of John Heward's Murray Street Band. This is every note and sound that was played.
The classic version of one of Montreal's hardest blowing and longest standing free jazz bands, recorded on an ecstatic night at La Brique, a wonderful loft space now sadly gone from the scene. Up until 2020, this recording was the only commercially available document of this great band, and was released on the occasion of John Heward's 76th birthday party.
Originally released as a limited edition of 2x76 numbered, hand-coloured discs wrapped in pages from an undisclosed gallery catalogue, with handwritten liner notes.
Originally Released as Mr. E Records #3 & # 3 and a half.
1. l'une 34:17
2. l'autre 32:37
John Heward, Michel Bonneau drums
Nicolas Caloia, Thierry Amar basses
Sam Shalabi, Chris Burns guitars
Ellwood Epps, Brian Lipson, Eric Lewis trumpets
All music composed by the performers.
All music registered with SOCAN.
Recorded live by Dave Bryant
at La Brique, Montréal
May 18, 2007
