Master of the Art

Master of the Art
Live album by Woody Shaw
Released 1982
Recorded February 25, 1982
Jazz Forum, New York City
Genre Jazz
Label Elektra/Musician
60131
Producer Michael Cuscuna
Woody Shaw chronology
Lotus Flower
(1982)
Master of the Art
(1982)
Night Music
(1982)

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.[1] Night Music (Woody Shaw album) was recorded at the same appearance and date.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]

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".[2]

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

References

  1. Woody Shaw discography accessed August 26, 2013
  2. 1 2 Nastos, M. G. Allmusic Review, accessed August 26, 2013
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