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. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
1. Eastern Joy Dance (Mulgrew Miller)
2. Game (Stafford James)
3. Lotus Flower (Steve Turre)
4. Rahsaan's Run (Woody Shaw)
5. Songs of Songs (Woody Shaw)
STAFFORD JAMES bass
TONY REEDUS drums
MULGREW MILLER piano
STEVE TURRE trombone
WOODY SHAW trumpet
Recorded January 7th, 1982 at Vanguard Studios, NYC
Enja Records - R2 79637