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Low Class Conspiracy is the debut album by David Murray, which was released on the Adelphi label in 1976.

This LP contains tenor saxophonist David Murray’s first full-length album as a leader. At 21, Murray already had remarkable technique and these explorations with bassist Fred Hopkins and drumer Phillip Wilson are quite adventurous. The opening “Extremininity” is an intense unaccompanied tenor feature, Hopkins takes “Dedication to Jimmy Garrison” as his showcase and the other three pieces are full of interplay by the full trio. None of the compositions themselves are that memorable and some listeners may find Murray’s screams and screeches (which he would modify a bit in later years) to be a bit too emotional, but this was a strong first effort (AllMusic/Scott Yanow).

Track listing:
All compositions by David Murray except as indicated

“Extremininity” – 7:30
“Dewey’s Circle” – 12:22
“Low Class Conspiracy” – 9:30
“B./T.” – 5:13
“Dedication to Jimmy Garrison” (Fred Hopkins) – 4:09

Recorded on May 14, 1976 at Studio Rivbea, NYC (track 1) and June 29, 1976 at Blue Rock Studio, NYC (tracks 2-5)

Personnel:
David Murray – tenor saxophone
Fred Hopkins – bass (tracks 2-5)
Phillip Wilson – drums (tracks 2-5)

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