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Woody Herman Shaw Jr. (December 24, 1944 – May 10, 1989) [1] was an American jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer, arranger, band leader, and educator. Shaw is widely known as one of the 20th century's most important and influential jazz trumpeters and composers.
The official website of late iconic trumpeter, composer, and innovator Woody Shaw (1944-1989). Music, merchandise, blog, and more.
Aug 14, 2013 · Often described as the instrument's last great innovator, Shaw was a virtuoso who restructured the way trumpet players move between long intervals, and wrote his own...
Woody Shaw, Jr. | 1944 - 1989. Woody Shaw, Jr. was born in Laurinburg, NC on Christmas Eve (December 24th), 1944. His father, Woody Shaw Sr., was a lead singer in the legendary gospel group known as the Diamond Jubilee Singers.
Woody Herman Shaw II (December 24, 1945 – May 10, 1989, United States) was a brilliant jazz trumpeter and composer. He was one of the most important contributors to modern jazz. He also fought for the development of jazz’ technical and harmonic capabilities.
Apr 22, 2024 · Woody Shaw, Sr. had been a Gospel singer with the Diamond Jubilee Singers in the 1930s. In 1963, after many local professional jobs, Woody worked for Willie Bobo (with Chick Corea and Joe Farrell) and also performed and recorded as a sideman with Eric Dolphy.
The official YouTube page for legendary trumpeter-composer Woody Shaw (1944-1989).
Dec 24, 2023 · Woody Shaw’s journey through the realms of jazz was marked by innovation, resilience, and a commitment to preserving the genre’s traditions. His influence on the trumpet’s technical and harmonic language, combined with a dedication to education, has left an enduring imprint on the world of jazz.
Aug 14, 2013 · August 14, 2013 • The jazz trumpeter who made his first recordings 50 years ago this summer might be his instrument's least appreciated giant. Perhaps the trumpeter of the 1970s, Shaw was an...
WOODYSHAW.COM is the official website of legendary trumpet-composer Woody Shaw (1944-1989). This website is the primary source for all music, news, releases, copyrights, communications, intellectual property, media and all inquiries pertaining to Shaw's legacy.
