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Thursday, July 25, 2024

Woody Shaw Quintet • Lotus Flower

Review by Scott Yanow
This CD features one of trumpeter Woody Shaw's finest groups, a quintet with trombonist Steve Turre, pianist Mulgrew Miller, bassist Stafford James, and drummer Tony Reedus. The five-song program has an original apiece by each of the musicians (other than Reedus) with two by the leader. Shaw was one of the great trumpeters of all time, as he shows on such advanced yet swinging numbers as "Eastern Joy Dance," "Rahsaan's Run," and "Song of Songs." Virtually every Woody Shaw recording is well worth acquiring, including this one.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/lotus-flower-mw0000308958

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Reseña de Scott Yanow
Este CD presenta uno de los mejores grupos del trompetista Woody Shaw, un quinteto con el trombonista Steve Turre, el pianista Mulgrew Miller, el bajista Stafford James y el batería Tony Reedus. El programa de cinco canciones contiene una original de cada uno de los músicos (aparte de Reedus) y dos del líder. Shaw fue uno de los grandes trompetistas de todos los tiempos, como demuestra en números tan avanzados pero llenos de swing como «Eastern Joy Dance», «Rahsaan's Run» y «Song of Songs». Merece la pena adquirir prácticamente todas las grabaciones de Woody Shaw, incluida ésta.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/lotus-flower-mw0000308958

Tracks:
1 - Eastern Joy Dance
Written-By – Mulgrew Miller 9:41
2 - Game
Written-By – Stafford James 6:42
3 - Lotus Flower
Written-By – Steve Turre 7:01
4 - Rahsaan's Run
Written-By – Woody Shaw 8:02
5 - Song Of Songs
Written-By – Woody Shaw 11:25

Credits:
    Bass – Stafford James
    Design – Elisabeth Winckelmann
    Drums – Tony Reedus
    Mixed By – Carlos Albrecht
    Photography By – Gert Chesi
    Photography By [Liner Photos] – Patrick Hinely
    Piano – Mulgrew Miller
    Producer – Horst Weber
    Recorded By – David Baker
    Trombone – Steve Turre
    Trumpet – Woody Shaw

Recorded by David Baker at Vanguard Studios, NYC January 7th, 1982

Label:    Enja Records – 4018
Country:    Germany
Released:    1982
Genre:    Jazz
Style:    Hard Bop
https://www.discogs.com/release/3146730-Woody-Shaw-Lotus-Flower