Name: Bemsha Swing by Woody Shaw
Brand: Woody Shaw
SKU: 602508943430
Price: 8.91 USD
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Rating: 4 (63 reviews)

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Bemsha Swing

10:29

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Ginseng People

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Well You Needn't

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Eric

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United

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Nutty

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In A Capricornian Way

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Star Eyes

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Woody Shaw's premature and tragic death in 1989 robbed the jazz world of one of its most important trumpeters. Despite worsening health and terrible eyesight, he was still in very good playing form in 1986 when he performed the music (recorded at Baker's Keyboard Lounge in Detroit) that resulted in this previously unissued double-CD from 1997. Pianist Geri Allen was already a young giant at the time, sounding quite original with touches of Herbie Nichols in her voicings, and bassist Robert Hurst was just starting to become known, while veteran drummer Roy Brooks (who recorded the date) was a familiar name. The adventurous post-bop music includes three of Thelonious Monk's more joyful tunes, the standard "Star Eyes," two Shaw pieces ("Ginseng People" and "In a Capricornian Way"), and an original by Wayne Shorter. Allen's "Eric" and Brooks' "Theloniously Speaking" serve as features for the rhythm section. Although one would not associate Shaw with Allen, they prove a mutually inspiring team. There is no feeling of decline or even world-weariness in the trumpeter's playing, and his solos are full of constant invention and enthusiastic ideas. This highly recommended set was one of Woody Shaw's last great recordings.
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1. Bemsha Swing

by Woody Shaw

Primary Artist: Woody Shaw; Main Performer
Double Bass: Robert Hurst; Performer
Drums: Roy Brooks; Performer
Performer: Geri Allen
Roy Brooks
Robert Hurst
Woody Shaw; Performer
Piano: Geri Allen; Performer
Trumpet: Woody Shaw; Performer
Composer: Thelonious Monk
Denzil Best; Composer
Composer: Thelonious Monk
Denzil Best; Composer
Producer: Roy Brooks; Production
Artist: Roy Brooks
Robert Hurst
Geri Allen
Woody Shaw; Production

2. Ginseng People

by Woody Shaw

Primary Artist: Woody Shaw; Main Performer
Double Bass: Robert Hurst; Performer
Drums: Roy Brooks; Performer
Performer: Geri Allen
Roy Brooks
Robert Hurst
Woody Shaw; Performer
Piano: Geri Allen; Performer
Trumpet: Woody Shaw; Performer
Composer: Woody Shaw; Composer
Composer: Woody Shaw; Composer
Producer: Roy Brooks; Production
Artist: Roy Brooks
Robert Hurst
Geri Allen
Woody Shaw; Production

3. Well You Needn't

by Woody Shaw

Primary Artist: Woody Shaw; Main Performer
Double Bass: Robert Hurst; Performer
Drums: Roy Brooks; Performer
Performer: Geri Allen
Roy Brooks
Robert Hurst
Woody Shaw; Performer
Piano: Geri Allen; Performer
Trumpet: Woody Shaw; Performer
Composer: Thelonious Monk; Composer
Composer: Thelonious Monk; Composer
Producer: Roy Brooks; Production
Artist: Roy Brooks
Robert Hurst
Geri Allen
Woody Shaw; Production

4. Eric

by Woody Shaw

Primary Artist: Woody Shaw; Main Performer
Double Bass: Robert Hurst; Performer
Drums: Roy Brooks; Performer
Performer: Geri Allen
Roy Brooks
Robert Hurst
Woody Shaw; Performer
Piano: Geri Allen; Performer
Trumpet: Woody Shaw; Performer
Composer: Geri Allen; Composer
Composer: Geri Allen; Composer
Producer: Roy Brooks; Production
Artist: Roy Brooks
Robert Hurst
Geri Allen
Woody Shaw; Production

5. United

by Woody Shaw

Primary Artist: Woody Shaw; Main Performer
Double Bass: Robert Hurst; Performer
Drums: Roy Brooks; Performer
Performer: Geri Allen
Roy Brooks
Robert Hurst
Woody Shaw; Performer
Piano: Geri Allen; Performer
Trumpet: Woody Shaw; Performer
Composer: Wayne Shorter; Composer
Composer: Wayne Shorter; Composer
Producer: Roy Brooks; Production
Artist: Roy Brooks
Robert Hurst
Geri Allen
Woody Shaw; Production

6. Nutty

by Woody Shaw

Primary Artist: Woody Shaw; Main Performer
Double Bass: Robert Hurst; Performer
Drums: Roy Brooks; Performer
Performer: Geri Allen
Roy Brooks
Robert Hurst
Woody Shaw; Performer
Piano: Geri Allen; Performer
Trumpet: Woody Shaw; Performer
Composer: Thelonious Monk; Composer
Composer: Thelonious Monk; Composer
Producer: Roy Brooks; Production
Artist: Roy Brooks
Robert Hurst
Geri Allen
Woody Shaw; Production

7. In A Capricornian Way

by Woody Shaw

Primary Artist: Woody Shaw; Main Performer
Double Bass: Robert Hurst; Performer
Drums: Roy Brooks; Performer
Performer: Geri Allen
Roy Brooks
Robert Hurst
Woody Shaw; Performer
Piano: Geri Allen; Performer
Trumpet: Woody Shaw; Performer
Composer: Woody Shaw; Composer
Composer: Woody Shaw; Composer
Producer: Roy Brooks; Production
Artist: Roy Brooks
Robert Hurst
Geri Allen
Woody Shaw; Production

8. Star Eyes

by Woody Shaw

Primary Artist: Woody Shaw; Main Performer
Double Bass: Robert Hurst; Performer
Drums: Roy Brooks; Performer
Performer: Geri Allen
Roy Brooks
Robert Hurst
Woody Shaw; Performer
Piano: Geri Allen; Performer
Trumpet: Woody Shaw; Performer
Composer: Gene Depaul
Don Raye; Composer
Composer: Gene Depaul
Don Raye; Composer
Producer: Roy Brooks; Production
Artist: Roy Brooks
Robert Hurst
Geri Allen
Woody Shaw; Production

9. Theloniously Speaking

by Woody Shaw

Primary Artist: Woody Shaw; Main Performer
Double Bass: Robert Hurst; Performer
Drums: Roy Brooks; Performer
Performer: Geri Allen
Roy Brooks
Robert Hurst
Woody Shaw; Performer
Piano: Geri Allen; Performer
Trumpet: Woody Shaw; Performer
Composer: Roy Brooks; Composer
Composer: Roy Brooks; Composer
Producer: Roy Brooks; Production
Artist: Roy Brooks
Robert Hurst
Geri Allen
Woody Shaw; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

9 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 48 minutes and 55 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

Only 1/9 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Hard Bop, Post Bop

Label

CM BLUE NOTE (A92)

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1996

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

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UPC

602508943430

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Bemsha Swing

1. Bemsha Swing

2. Ginseng People

3. Well You Needn't

4. Eric

5. United

6. Nutty

7. In A Capricornian Way

8. Star Eyes

9. Theloniously Speaking

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Bemsha Swing

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1. Bemsha Swing

2. Ginseng People

3. Well You Needn't

4. Eric

5. United

6. Nutty

7. In A Capricornian Way

8. Star Eyes

9. Theloniously Speaking

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