Lotus Flower (Woody Shaw album)

Lotus Flower
Studio album by Woody Shaw
Released	1982
Recorded	January 7, 1982 Vanguard Studios, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	42:42
Label	Enja Enja 4018
Producer	Horst Weber
Woody Shaw chronology
United (1981) Lotus Flower (1982) Master of the Art (1982)

Lotus Flower is an album led by trumpeter Woody Shaw which was recorded in 1982 and released on the Enja label. ^[1]

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[3]

Scott Yanow of AllMusic stated, "This CD features one of trumpeter Woody Shaw's finest groups... Virtually every Woody Shaw recording is well worth acquiring, including this one." ^{[2] [4]}

Track listing

All compositions by Woody Shaw except as indicated

1. "Eastern Joy Dance" (Mulgrew Miller) – 9:41
2. "Game" (Stafford James) – 6:42
3. "Lotus Flower" (Steve Turre) – 6:58
4. "Rahsaan's Run" – 8:00
5. "Song of Songs" – 11:21

Personnel

• Woody Shaw – trumpet, flugelhorn
• Steve Turre – trombone
• Mulgrew Miller – piano
• Stafford James – bass
• Tony Reedus – drums

References

1. Woody Shaw discography Archived October 17, 2013, at the Wayback Machine accessed August 23, 2013
2. Yanow, S. AllMusic Review, accessed August 23, 2013
3. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 178. ISBN   0-394-72643-X.
4. Woody Shaw catalog accessed August 23, 2013