In the Beginning (Woody Shaw album)
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In the Beginning (also released as Cassandranite) is an album featuring the demo tapes recorded in 1965 by trumpeter Woody Shaw in his original quest for a recording contract which was eventually released on the Muse label in 1983.[1][2] Cassandranite was released as part of Woody Shaw: The Complete Muse Sessions by Mosaic Records in 2013.
Reception
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Ron Wynn of Allmusic stated, "Some interesting, uneven, but worthwhile '65 material from trumpeter Woody Shaw... His potential certainly emerges, as does the fact he was a tentative, unsure soloist at this juncture".[3]
Track listing
All compositions by Woody Shaw except as indicated
- "Cassandranite" - 7:00
- "Obsequious" (Larry Young) - 8:00
- "Baloo Baloo" (Hank Johnson) - 6:00
- "Three Muses"- 6:22
- "Tetragon" (Joe Henderson) 6:35
Personnel
- Woody Shaw - trumpet
- Joe Henderson - tenor saxophone
- Herbie Hancock (tracks 3-5), Larry Young (tracks 1 & 2) - piano
- Paul Chambers (tracks 3-5), Ron Carter (tracks 1 & 2) - bass
- Joe Chambers - drums
References
- ^ Woody Shaw discography accessed August 19, 2013
- ^ Woody Shaw catalog accessed August 22, 2013
- ^ a b Wynn, R. Allmusic Review, accessed August 19, 2013