Woody Shaw: The Complete Muse Sessions
Woody Shaw · 2011
391 min · 51 tracks · jazz
A rich tapestry of jazz that intertwines complex harmonies with improvisational flair, showcasing Woody Shaw's virtuosic trumpet work.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sanyas Steve Turre — This track features an extended improvisational dialogue that exemplifies Shaw’s ability to blend technical proficiency with emotional expression, creating a captivating auditory experience.
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Love Dance — In *Love Dance*, Shaw’s lyrical trumpet lines converse beautifully with the ensemble, revealing the intricacy of his arrangements while maintaining a deep sense of groove.
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There Is No Greater Love — This rendition stands out due to its heartfelt interpretation and Shaw’s soulful phrasing, demonstrating his capacity to transform classic standards into fresh explorations.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- extended improvisations that unfold slowly
- immersive listening for deep focus
- rich harmonies for contemplative moments
- dynamic shifts in emotional intensity
- for late-night reflection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, immediate tracks
- seek fast-paced, upbeat tunes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, *The Complete Muse Sessions* compiles recordings from Woody Shaw's prolific period in the late 1970s and early 1980s, marking a retrospective celebration of his innovative contributions to jazz. By this time, Shaw was well-established as a leading figure in the genre, having collaborated with legends like McCoy Tyner and Art Davis throughout his career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Freddie Hubbard· Arturo Sandoval· Donald Byrd
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Moontrane 6:54
- 2 Are They Only Dreams 9:12
- 3 Tapscott’s Blues 6:41
- 4 Sanyas Steve Turre 13:05
- 5 Katrina Ballerina 7:36
- 6 Tapscott’s Blues (alt take) 6:50
- 7 Katrina Ballerina (alt take) 8:01
Disc 2
- 1 Love Dance 12:36
- 2 Obsequious 9:28
- 3 Sun Bath 6:33
- 4 Zoltan 6:45
- 5 Soulfully I Love You (Black Spiritual Of Love) 8:13
Disc 3
- 1 Hello To The Wind 16:36
- 2 Obsequious 9:29
- 3 Sanyas 9:55
- 4 Jean Marie 9:34
- 5 Bilad As Sudan (Land Of The Blacks) 12:34
Disc 4
- 1 Cassandranite 6:47
- 2 Obsequious 7:39
- 3 Baloo, Baloo 6:00
- 4 Three Muses 6:22
- 5 Tetragon 6:37
- 6 Jean Marie 7:39
- 7 Sashianova 9:58
Disc 5
- 1 In Case You Haven’t Heard 6:25
- 2 Little Red’s Fantasy 7:05
- 3 Tomorrow’s Destiny 7:45
- 4 Iron Man 6:23
- 5 Jitterbug Waltz 8:26
- 6 Symmetry 8:17
- 7 Diversion One 2:55
- 8 Song Of Songs 12:45
- 9 Diversion Two 2:52
Disc 6
- 1 There Is No Greater Love 6:58
- 2 All The Way 7:50
- 3 Spiderman Blues 4:45
- 4 The Touch Of Your Lips 6:47
- 5 What’s New 7:43
- 6 When Love Is New 4:30
- 7 There Will Never Be Another You 6:55
- 8 You Stepped Out Of A Dream 5:29
- 9 Speak Low 8:55
- 10 Solid 4:38
Disc 7
- 1 It Might As Well Be Spring 10:00
- 2 The Woody Woodpecker Song 3:42
- 3 If I Were A Bell 5:21
- 4 Imagination 7:24
- 5 Dat Dere 8:08
- 6 You And The Night And The Music 5:59
- 7 Stormy Weather 7:55
- 8 Steve’s Blues 4:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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