Tokyo '81 (all Tracks Previously Unissued)
Shaw Woody/Quintet
The Shaw quintet that plays six of the seven tracks on this CD is his last regular working group, and included Steve Turre, Mulgrew Miller, Stafford James and Tony Reedus. And just as he does...
Tokyo '81 (all Tracks Previously Unissued)
Shaw Woody/Quintet
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The Shaw quintet that plays six of the seven tracks on this CD is his last regular working group, and included Steve Turre, Mulgrew Miller, Stafford James and Tony Reedus. And just as he does...
About
Elemental Music presents a complete previously unissued quintet performance in Japan by the great Woody Shaw. This remarkable concert features Shaw's classic group with trombonist Steve Turre, pianist Mulgrew Miller, bassist Stafford James and drummer Tony Reedus. <p>The album includes a 16-page booklet containing special essays by famed jazz producer Michael Cuscuna & by Shaw's son Woody Shaw III. It is presented simultaneously on vinyl and CD (the CD version contains an extra track from the Tokyo concert and a bonus track, both also previously unreleased). Its thoroughly enjoyable music from beginning to end as well as being a collector's trophy make this release a masterpiece as certified by the 5 stars awarded in Downbeat's October 2018 edition.
Contents and tracklist
Rosewood
'Round Midnight
Apex
From Moment to Moment
Song of Songs
Theme for Maxine
Sweet Love of Mine
Awards and reviews
August 2018
The Shaw quintet that plays six of the seven tracks on this CD is his last regular working group, and included Steve Turre, Mulgrew Miller, Stafford James and Tony Reedus. And just as he does with his parallel label Resonance, executive producer Zev Feldman has come up here with some excellent previously unknown material, worked on by his colleague Jordy Soley and the doyen of such reissues, Michael Cuscuna. The band plays with huge energy and conviction during this Japanese radio concert...
