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Woody Shaw on the influence of Eric Dolphy
Here are some interview clips of Woody Shaw briefly discussing the influence of Eric Dolphy on the development of his musical thought process and approach to playing the trumpet. Also included is a clip of 18 year-old Woody Shaw on his recorded debut on Dolphy's "Conversations" album (with Bobby Hutcherson, Richard Davis,...
Woody Shaw & Larry Young: From Newark to Paris (Woody Shaw III Liner Notes)
These recordings are of particular significance given the deep history that Larry Young and my father shared coming up in Newark, New Jersey. Knowing what we know of Newark as a hotbed of indigenous talent and the incubator of so much musical innovation, having produced artists like Wayne Shorter, Sarah...
The Eric Dolphy Interview (Leonard Feather, 1960s)
Audio: Your browser does not support the audio element. Transcript: Feather: For one thing, I would like to make it clear that I don't think I understand (short pause) as a musician you know certain things I don't understand about what you are doing and I am, I would like...
Woody Shaw Interview: "My Approach to Jazz" (1976)
Browse the Online Woody Shaw Shop In order for me to be consistent as a trumpet player, I try to practice every day, for at least two or three hours. Oh, I’ve been in certain grooves when I said: “Well, I don’t need to practice”, and I rely on certain...
Happy 89th Birthday, Elvin Jones — Live Recording: Woody Shaw with Elvin Jones @ Village Vanguard, 1980.
We remember and honor the great Elvin Jones on his 89th birthday with this recording of Woody Shaw sitting in with Elvin's band at the Village Vanguard in 1980. Enjoy. Live at the Village Vanguard - 11/18/80Elvin Jones - Drums Andrew White - Tenor Ari Brown - Tenor Andy McCloud -...