Woody Shaw Live, Vol. 2

by Woody Shaw

Overview

The release of this previously unknown music was a welcome event in 2001. The great trumpeter Woody Shaw is heard really stretching out on three group originals and "What Is This Thing Called Love"; the renditions clock in between 11 minutes and 48 seconds and 17 minutes and five seconds. Shaw is joined by two versions of his regular quintet of the period, with Carter Jefferson on tenor and soprano for "Isabel the Liberator"; trombonist Steve Turre on the other three selections; and the rhythm section of pianist Larry Willis, bassist Stafford James, and drummer Victor Lewis. Shaw is heard throughout in top-form, pushing himself and coming up with advanced ideas that remind listeners how great a trumpeter he was. Highly recommended, as was Live, Vol. 1. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	11/13/2001
Label:	Highnote Records
UPC:	0632375708924
Rank:	150713

Tracks

1. Rahsaan's Run
2. What Is This Thing Called Love?
3. The Legend of Cheops
4. Isabel, the Liberator

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Woody Shaw   Primary Artist,Flugelhorn,Trumpet
Victor Lewis   Guest Artist,Drums
Larry Willis   Guest Artist,Piano
Steve Turre   Guest Artist,Trombone
Carter Jefferson   Sax (Tenor),Sax (Soprano)
Stafford James   Bass

Technical Credits

Larry Willis   Composer
Woody Shaw   Composer
Victor Lewis   Composer
Malcolm Addey   Editing,Mastering
Keiji Obata   Design
Andre Bart   Producer,Liner Notes
Cole Porter   Composer
Joe Fields   Executive Producer