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Master of the Art

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Released
  
1982

Artist
  
Woody Shaw

Producer
  
Michael Cuscuna

Genre
  
Jazz

Master of the Art (1982)
  
Night Music (1982)

Release date
  
1982

Label
  
Rhino/Elektra

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Recorded
  
February 25, 1982 Jazz Forum, New York City

Similar
  
Woody Shaw albums, Jazz albums

Woody shaw 400 years ago tomorrow


Master of the Art is a live album led by trumpter Woody Shaw which was recorded in New York City on 25 February 1982 at the Jazz Forum and released on the Elektra/Musician label. Night Music (Woody Shaw album) was recorded at the same appearance and date.

Contents

Reception

Michael G. Nastos of Allmusic stated, "Master of the Art is another example of how Woody Shaw was at the top of his game before he died... and why he was revered as a force to be reckoned with".

Track listing

All compositions by Woody Shaw except as indicated

  1. "400 Years Ago Tomorrow" (Walter Davis, Jr.) - 10:22
  2. "Diane" (Lew Pollack, Erno Rapee) - 10:27
  3. "Misterioso" (Thelonious Monk) - 17:16
  4. "Sweet Love of Mine" - 9:41
  5. The Woody Shaw Interview - 2:40

Personnel

  • Woody Shaw - trumpet, flugelhorn
  • Bobby Hutcherson - vibraphone
  • Steve Turre - trombone
  • Mulgrew Miller - piano
  • Stafford James - bass
  • Tony Reedus - drums
  • Songs

    1400 Years Ago Tomorrow (Live at The Jazz Forum - NYC; February 25 - 1982)10:30
    2Diane (Live at The Jazz Forum - NYC; February 25 - 1982)10:31
    3Misterioso (Live at The Jazz Forum - NYC; February 25 - 1982)17:20

    References

    Master of the Art Wikipedia