Woody III

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Woody III
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Studio album by
Woody Shaw
Released1979
RecordedAugust 5, 1978; January 18 & 24, 1979
Studio Village Vanguard, C & I Recording Studio, CBS 52nd Street Studio B, New York City
Genre Jazz
Label Columbia
Producer Michael Cuscuna
Woody Shaw chronology
Stepping Stones: Live at the Village Vanguard
(1978)		Woody III
(1979)		 For Sure!
(1980)

Woody III is an album by trumpeter Woody Shaw which was recorded in 1979 (with one live track from 1978) and released on the Columbia label. [1]

Contents

Woody III is Shaw's third Columbia album and is named for his newborn son at the time, Woody Louis Armstrong Shaw III. The album is dedicated to the Shaw family legacy, beginning with a piece for Shaw's father, who was a vocalist with the Diamond Jubilee Singers, a second suite for himself, and a third suite for his son, Woody III (Woody I, II and III, respectively).

In an interview for WRVR in New York City in 1980, Shaw stated the following:

"The first part which is called Woody I: On the New Ark is a tribute to my father. It musically conveys my appreciation of my musical heritage. Woody II: Other Paths is also a tribute to my musical past, but is based more on my actual playing experiences. This part has a very creative edge to it, and I think it shows my constantly moving forward and exploring 'other paths.' The last part, Woody III: New Offerings is dedicated to my son, Woody Louis Armstrong Shaw the Third. It expresses my hope for him and for his children. Musically, it's connected to the other two parts, but it also stands on its own as a complete tune. I want my son to grow up, feeling that he, too, can stand on his own, but always has the support of his family."

Reception

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Scott Yanow of Allmusic stated, "He is in peak form throughout, and the strong compositions (along with some adventurous solos) make this one of Woody Shaw's most essential recordings". [2]

Track listing

All compositions by Woody Shaw except as indicated

  1. "Woody I: On the New Ark" - 7:15
  2. "Woody II: Other Paths" - 6:50
  3. "Woody III: New Offerings" - 8:28
  4. "To Kill a Brick" - 7:40
  5. "Organ Grinder" - 5:30
  6. "Escape Velocity" (Clint Houston) - 11:14

Personnel

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References

  1. ↑ Woody Shaw discography accessed August 23, 2013
  2. 1 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. pp.  178. ISBN   0-394-72643-X.
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