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Woody Shaw's Enduring Legacy: Integrity and Innovation in the Face of Social Change and Technological Development
Image: Woody Shaw at One Night With Blue Note concert. Feb 22, 1985. (Photo by David Gahr/Getty Images). Harmonizing Integrity and Innovation: Reflecting on Woody Shaw's Timeless Impact As we navigate through the complexities of modern society, marked by rapid technological evolution and stark economic divides, the legacy of jazz trumpeter...
New Mural of Woody Shaw, Jimi Hendrix and others at Newark, NJ Symphony Hall
'Black Newark' at Newark Symphony Hall A new project supported by the Newark Arts Council entitled "Black Newark" has launched a new public mural that stands tall at 1020 Broad Street at Newark Symphony Hall in Newark, New Jersey, paying homage to iconic figures who have shaped and impacted...
Woody Shaw's Blackstone Legacy Reissued On Vinyl - After More Than 50 Years (Press Release)
Pre-Order Now at BlackstoneLegacy.com Craft Recordings and Jazz Dispensary will be reissuing Blackstone Legacy, the long out-of-print 1971 debut from influential trumpeter Woody Shaw on vinyl on September 15. Showcasing the musician’s virtuosic talents as a bandleader, composer and improviser, this politically charged, postmodern classic also boasts impeccable performances by Gary Bartz,...
The Complete Woody Shaw Blue Note Sessions (Spotify Playlist)
Woody On Blue Note Listen to the Spotify Playlist To kick-off Jazz Appreciation Month (aka Woody Shaw® Appreciation Month), we take a moment to remember Woody Shaw's classic recordings as a featured artist on Blue Note Records from 1965 to 1985. During the early stages of his career, Woody Shaw collaborated...
Woody Shaw Jr. Plaza
An official street sign has been reinstated to commemorate the legacy of legendary jazz trumpet icon, innovator, bandleader and composer, Woody Shaw Jr. (1944-1989). Through the coordinated efforts of Shaw’s son, Woody Shaw III and The Woody Shaw Institute of Global Arts, and with help from the City of Newark,...
Woody Shaw's 75th Birthday Anniversary: The State of New Jersey and City of Newark, NJ Issue Proclamations
The Estate of Woody Shaw would like to thank New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Newark, NJ Mayor Ras Baraka for issuing these two Official Proclamations (see below) to honor the 75th Birthday Anniversary of late trumpet legend and composer Woody Shaw (1944-1989). This year, on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2019,...