Master of the Art is a live album led by trumpeter Woody Shaw which was recorded in New York City on 25 February 1982 at the Jazz Forum and released on the Elektra/Musician label.Woody Shaw discography accessed August 26, 2013Jazzlists: Elektra Musician LP discography, accessed March 20, 2018Both Sides Now: Elektra/Asylum Album Discography, Part 8: Consolidated 60000 Series (1982- ), accessed March 20, 2018 Shaw's subsequent album, Night Music, was recorded at the same appearance and date.
Reception
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".Nastos, M. G. Allmusic Review, accessed August 26, 2013
Track listing All compositions by Woody Shaw except as indicated "400 Years Ago Tomorrow" (Walter Davis, Jr.) - 10:22 "Diane" (Lew Pollack, Erno Rapee) - 10:27 "Misterioso" (Thelonious Monk) - 17:16 "Sweet Love of Mine" - 9:41 The Woody Shaw Interview - 2:40
Personnel Woody Shaw - trumpet, flugelhorn Bobby Hutcherson - vibraphone Steve Turre - trombone Mulgrew Miller - piano Stafford James - bass Tony Reedus - drums
Chart performance Year Chart Position1982Billboard Jazz Albums42
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