Credits:

Woody Shaw

Description:

Recently, a number of previously unreleased performances by Woody Shaw have been unearthed. This is another such album, recorded live in Bremen in January 1983. During this period, Woody's group was still active with the steadfast members Steve Toole, Mulgrew Miller, Stafford James, and Tony Reedus. The quintet recorded "Time Is Right" (Red) in Bologna on January 1, 1983, but 17 days later in Bremen, Steve Turre was not on stage, and the performance was by Woody's one-horn quartet. For reasons unknown, Steve Toure did not participate in any recordings by anyone else until 1985. The remaining four members of Woody's quartet also disbanded after Bremen. After that, Woody did not have a regular band for a long time. However, Woody and Steve reunited on Woody's last leader album, "Imagination" (Red, 1987).Perhaps because they are trying to cover for Steve's absence, the four musicians in Bremen are more aggressive and domineering than usual, making Woody's familiar songs sound very fresh.

Tracklisting:

1.You And The Night And The Music
2.Rahsaan's Run
3.Eastern Joy Dance
4.Pressing The Issue
5.The Organ Grinder