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Woody Shaw: Stepping Stones: Live at the Village Vanguard
ByShaw's inspiring voice introduces "In a Capricornian Way" and provides leadership. His horn leads from a different perspective as the quintet swells with straight-ahead moods that let the music rise and fall spontaneously, with never a dull moment.
This reissue includes three lengthy bonus tracks, two of which have never been issued before. Extensive liner notes by Woody Louis Armstrong Shaw III, Steve Turre, and Michael Cuscuna give the package added value. But it's the music that captures your attention and holds it tight from start to finish. Shaw's horn brings fire to the up-tempo rant and cool passion to the sensual ballad. His cohesive quintet interprets each composition with clarity and emotional strength.
Highly recommended, this reissue of Stepping Stones serves as a competent reminder of the musical authority that Woody Shaw brought to the world's jazz scene.
Track Listing
Stepping Stone; In a Capricornian Way; Seventh Avenue; All Things Being Equal Are Not; Escape Velosity; Blues for Ball; Theme for Maxine.
Personnel
Woody Shaw
trumpetWoody Shaw: cornet, flugelhorn; Carter Jefferson: tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone; Onaje Allan Gumbs: piano; Clint Houston: bass; Victor Lewis: drums.
Album information
Title: Stepping Stones: Live at the Village Vanguard | Year Released: 2005 | Record Label: Sony Music
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