Woody III


Woody III is an album by trumpeter Woody Shaw which was recorded in 1979 and released on the Columbia label.
Woody III is Shaw's third Columbia album and is named for his newborn son at the time, Woody Louis Armstrong Shaw III. The album is dedicated to the Shaw family legacy, beginning with a piece for Shaw's father, who was a vocalist with the Diamond Jubilee Singers, a second suite for himself, and a third suite for his son, Woody III.
In an interview for WRVR in New York City in 1980, Shaw stated the following:

Reception

Scott Yanow of Allmusic stated, "He is in peak form throughout, and the strong compositions make this one of Woody Shaw's most essential recordings".
DownBeat awarded this release 5 stars. Reviewing the album Douglas Clark wrote, "WoodyI ''II'' is his strongest statement on wax to date".

Track listing

All compositions by Woody Shaw except as indicated
  1. "Woody I: On the New Ark" - 7:15
  2. "Woody II: Other Paths" - 6:50
  3. "Woody III: New Offerings" - 8:28
  4. "To Kill a Brick" - 7:40
  5. "Organ Grinder" - 5:30
  6. "Escape Velocity" - 11:14

Personnel