Woody Shaw/France 1978

Woody Shaw, the solitary genius trumpeter who led mainstream jazz in the 1970s, performed live in Lys-Orangis, France on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 1978, in the finest stereo soundboard recording. The quintet with familiar members who support Woody Shaw, Carter Jefferson (sax), Onage Allan Gumbs (piano), Clint Houston (bass), and Victor Lewis (drums), delivers a precise, energetic and sharp performance. You can enjoy the precious New Year’s Eve 1978 live performance at the Lys-Orangis Theater with the finest sound. Live at Center Culturel Robert Desnos, Ris Orangis, France. December 31th 1978 1. Sparrow (15:45) 2. One Step Down, Two Steps Up (06:42) 3. The Legend Of Cheops (19:41) 4. Obsequieous (08:02) 5. Rahaans Run (16:35) Woody Shaw – trumpet Carter Jefferson – tenor & soprano saxophone Onaje Allan Gumbs – piano Clint Houston – bass Victor Lewis – drums