Master of the Art explained

Master of the Art
Type:	Live album
Artist:	Woody Shaw
Cover:	Master of the Art.jpg
Released:	May 1982
Recorded:	February 25, 1982 Jazz Forum, New York City
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Elektra/Musician 60131
Producer:	Michael Cuscuna
Chronology:	Woody Shaw
Prev Title:	Lotus Flower
Prev Year:	1982
Next Title:	Night Music
Next Year:	1982

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.^{[1] [2] [3]} 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".^[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Woody Shaw except as indicated

1. "400 Years Ago Tomorrow" (Walter Davis, Jr.) - 10:22
2. "Diane" (Lew Pollack, Erno Rapee) - 10:27
3. "Misterioso" (Thelonious Monk) - 17:16
4. "Sweet Love of Mine" - 9:41
5. 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

Notes and References

1. http://72.167.215.13/discography/ Woody Shaw discography
2. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Elektra_Musician.htm Jazzlists: Elektra Musician LP discography
3. http://www.bsnpubs.com/elektra/elektra60000.html Both Sides Now: Elektra/Asylum Album Discography, Part 8: Consolidated 60000 Series (1982-)
4. Nastos, M. G. Allmusic Review, accessed August 26, 2013
5. News: . 4 December 1982 . 44. Billboard Best Selling Jazz LPs .