Dr. Chi Explained

Dr. Chi
Type:Studio
Artist:Tone Janša Quartet featuring Woody Shaw
Cover:Dr Chi (album).jpg
Released:1989
Recorded:July 1986
Radio Ljubljana Musical Center 26, Slovenia
Genre:Jazz
Length:57:04
Label:Timeless
SJP 241
Chronology:Woody Shaw
Prev Title:Solid
Prev Year:1986
Next Title:In My Own Sweet Way
Next Year:1987

Dr. Chi is an album by trumpeter Woody Shaw and the Tone Janša Quartet which was recorded in Slovenia in 1986 and released on the Timeless label.[1]

Reception

Steve Loewy of Allmusic stated, "this delightful collaboration between American trumpeter Woody Shaw and the Tone Janša Quartet works on nearly every level... Janša's fluid, driving lines fit beautifully with Shaw's concepts. Even more importantly, Shaw is in great form, and there is an electricity in the air that infuses each track... A strong addition to Shaw's and Janša's discographies, and a good introduction to the saxophonist's work".[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Tone Janša except as indicated

  1. "Dr. Chi" (Woody Shaw) - 15:19
  2. "Odra" - 8:04
  3. "Stroll and Flight" - 12:33
  4. "Nostalgia" - 3:48
  5. "Chain" - 8:48
  6. "Zoltan" (Shaw) - 8:32

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. http://72.167.215.13/discography/ Woody Shaw discography
  2. Loewy, S. Allmusic Review, accessed August 27, 2013